National interest in front and centre when negotiating FTAs: Malik
Dismissing criticism, Development Strategies and International Trade Minister Malik Samarawickrama last week emphasised that the Government had put national interest…
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Kerosene subsidy has been provided to 74,843 persons – Minister
Co-Cabinet Spokesman, Minister of Health, Nutrition and Indigenous Medicine Dr. Rajitha Senaratne says the government has provided the Kerosene subsidy…
Kerosene subsidy for low income families and fishermen from May 10
The Government has decided to grant kerosene subsidies to low income households that do not have electricity and owners of…
Susil to lead Group of 16?
MP Susil Premajayantha has been chosen to lead the Group of 16 SLFP MPs who quit the government and sat…
Fuelling hikes!
Fuel prices hiked across the board Sri Lanka continues to have highest subsidised fuel prices in the South Asian region, even after…
‘Swashakthi’ loan scheme provides Rs. 2.2 billion of loans in 2017 for SME startups
Under the ‘Swashakthi’ loan scheme launched by the Government with the objective of creating a new generation of small and…
Sri Lanka Central Bank clarifies Treasury Bond service payments
The Central Bank of Sri Lanka (CBSL) has observed media reports erroneously highlighting lack of funds to pay-off Treasury bonds…
SLFP CC decides to continue with unity govt.
The central committee (CC) of the Sri Lanka Freedom Party (SLFP) last night decided to continue with the unity government…
Sri Lanka government to strengthen tourist police to ensure safety of tourists
The Sri Lankan government has allocated Rs.30 million to establish Police posts at 20 identified tourist hotspots to provide better…
Sri Lanka’s Digital Healthcare Model plays pivotal role in healthcare delivery benefitting over three million
With the Government looking to improve healthcare access for the entire population, improve productivity and reduce the burden of healthcare…
