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Tag: Malik Samarawickrema

Four Acting Ministers sworn in before President
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Four Acting Ministers sworn in before President

Four new Ministers were appointed today temporarily to fill the portfolios left vacant by the resignation of six Sri Lanka…

byFaraz Shauketaly13/04/2018
Good governance government ensured the freedom and democracy in the country – PM
LOCAL

Good governance government ensured the freedom and democracy in the country – PM

Sri Lankan Prime Minister Ranil Wickremesinghe said the government of good governance was able to ensure the freedom and the…

byFaraz Shauketaly08/02/2018
Bribery complaint against Malik
LOCAL

Bribery complaint against Malik

Former Kotte Mayor Janaka Ranawaka has filed a complaint against UNP Chairman, Minister Malik Samarawickrema at the Commission to Investigate…

byFaraz Shauketaly08/02/2018
ICTA Empowers Import Export Control Department  to Fast Track Trade Procedures
BUSINESS

ICTA Empowers Import Export Control Department to Fast Track Trade Procedures

Facilitating trade is key to enhance a country’s standing in the global economy and improve overall competitiveness. Over the years,…

byFaraz Shauketaly06/02/2018
WHY THE PRIME MINISTER IS A DISAPPOINTMENT
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WHY THE PRIME MINISTER IS A DISAPPOINTMENT

PTL/Aloysious’ made on average Rs 30 Million PER DAY while Mahendran – father in-law – was Governor Allegation that relatives…

byFaraz Shauketaly03/02/2018
Japanese Chamber of Commerce and Industry delegation meets the President and the Prime Minister
BUSINESS

Japanese Chamber of Commerce and Industry delegation meets the President and the Prime Minister

A delegation of representatives of the Japanese Chamber of Commerce and Industry visiting Sri Lanka with the aim of exploring…

byFaraz Shauketaly26/01/2018
Sri Lanka to sign a FTA with Singapore
BUSINESS

Sri Lanka to sign a FTA with Singapore

Sri Lanka’s Cabinet of Ministers at its weekly meeting Tuesday has approved a proposal to sign the proposed Free Trade…

byFaraz Shauketaly18/01/2018
Memoranda signed, more employment avenues open for Lankans as President meets South Korean Counterpart
BUSINESS

Memoranda signed, more employment avenues open for Lankans as President meets South Korean Counterpart

President Maithripala Sirisena was welcomed ceremoniously with a special guard of honour to the Blue House, which is the executive…

byFaraz Shauketaly30/11/2017
South Korean President meets Sri Lankan President at Temple
LOCAL

South Korean President meets Sri Lankan President at Temple

Maithripala Sirisena received an unexpected warm welcome from Korean President Moon Jae-In Tuesday, on the eve of their scheduled official…

byFaraz Shauketaly29/11/2017
Sri Lankan President arrives in Seoul for state visit
LOCAL

Sri Lankan President arrives in Seoul for state visit

Maithripala Sirisena arrived at the Incheon International Airport in Seoul on Tuesday commencing a three-day state visit to South Korea…

byFaraz Shauketaly28/11/201728/11/2017

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