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Discussions underway to resolve drinking water issue in North – PM
Prime Minister Dinesh Gunawardena assured that discussions are underway to resolve the acute drinking water issue experienced by the people of the Northern region.
Speaking during parliamentary session, the PM pointed out that…
Postal workers’ token strike to end at midnight today
The postal workers will call off their 48-hour token strike from midnight today (Nov. 09), the United Postal Trade Unions’ Front says.
The trade union action was launched from midnight on Tuesday (Nov. 07), in protest of the government’s…
Sri Lanka’s official reserve assets up by 0.6% in Oct. 2023
The Central Bank of Sri Lanka (CBSL) has reported an increase of 0.6% in Sri Lanka’s official reserve assets from September 2023 to October 2023.
Accordingly, Sri Lanka’s official reserve assets increased by 0.6% to USD 3,562 million in…
Anti-Corruption (Amendment) Bill passed in Parliament
The Anti-Corruption (Amendment) Bill was passed in Parliament a short while ago (08 Nov.).
The Bill was initially passed, with amendments, without a vote, on 19 July. It was, however, later withdrawn, on account of being inconsistent…
Special party leaders’ meeting to discuss concerns over Sri Lanka Cricket
A special meeting involving the leaders of political parties represented in Parliament was held at 1:30 p.m. today (08 Nov.), to discuss the recent concerns surrounding Sri Lanka Cricket (SLC).
Accordingly, Parliament was adjourned at…
Karan Adani says group plans $750 million initial investment into renewables in Sri Lanka
Adani Group plans to set up a 500-megawatt wind power project in Sri Lanka after successful completion of a $553 million debt financing from the U.S. International Development Finance Corp. for its Colombo West International Terminal.…
Met. Dept. says afternoon thundershowers possible in many provinces today
The Department of Meteorology, in its weather forecast for the day, says showers or thundershowers can be expected in parts of many provinces after 01.00 p.m.
As such, fairly heavy showers of above 75 mm are likely at some places in…
SC issues interim injunction on high court order to release bond scam accused
The Supreme Court has issued an interim injunction suspending an order issued by the Colombo High Court Trial-at-Bar for the release of 10 defendants including former Governor of the Central Bank of Sri Lanka (CBSL) Arjuna Mahendran over…
SC conveys its determination on constitutionality of Online Safety Bill
The Supreme Court’s determination on the constitutionality of the Online Safety Bill and its provisions was communicated to the parliament this morning (Nov. 07) by Deputy Speaker Ajith Rajapakse.
In its determination, the Supreme Court…
Sri Lanka agrees to send 10,000 farm workers to Israel
Israel’s Minister of Interior Moshe Arbel and Sri Lanka’s Ambassador to Israel Nimal Bandaranaike have signed an agreement, which will allow Israel to immediately hire 10,000 Sri Lankan farm workers.
This follows cabinet approval last…