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19 people engaging in illegal fishing nabbed off eastern coast
Sri Lanka Navy has apprehended 19 individuals engaged in illegal fishing practices in the seas off Kokkilai in Pulmoddai.
During this operation mounted by SLNS Ranweli in the Eastern Naval Command on Tuesday, the Navy also held 04…
President implemented best foreign policy of independent Sri Lanka – State Minister
The current foreign policy implemented by President Ranil Wickremesinghe is the best diplomatic approach put into action in independent Sri Lanka, State Minister of Foreign Affairs Tharaka Balasuriya said.
The State Minister further…
President stresses need for inclusive talks on 13A and to address shortcoming of PCs
President Ranil Wickremesinghe stressed the need for inclusive discussions on the 13th Constitutional Amendment during the All-Party Conference being held at the Presidential Secretariat this evening (July 26).
The meeting was convened…
Trade union explains reasons why SLT should not be sold
The ‘Samagi Sevaka Sangamaya’ of Sri Lanka Telecom (SLT) has informed the President in writing, the reasons why they are against the sale of the state-owned shares in the national telecommunications services provider.
The relevant letter…
Sri Lanka rejects Canadian PM’s reference to ‘Tamil Genocide Remembrance Day’
Sri Lanka’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs has rejected the reference to a ‘Tamil Genocide Remembrance Day’ in a recent statement by Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau.
Issuing a statement in this regard, the Ministry said it…
Cabinet nod to obtain USD 200 mn World Bank funding for social security programs
The Cabinet of Ministers has granted approval to enter into an agreement with the International Development Association of the World Bank Group in order to obtain funding for the implementation of a project to strengthen the social security…
Expert committee to be appointed to restructure and improve Sri Lanka Railways
The Cabinet of Ministers advised the Secretary to the President to appoint an expert committee for the purpose of obtaining necessary recommendations for a complete restructure and improvement of Sri Lanka Railways service, says Transport…
President holds talks on UN’s assistance in Sri Lanka’s debt restructuring process
The United Nations Resident Coordinator, Marc-Andre Franche has met with President Ranil Wickremesinghe to discuss the UN’s assistance in ensuring fair debt treatment during Sri Lanka’s restructuring process, the President’s Media Division…
President announces govt’s new tourism strategy: ‘Visit Sri Lanka’
President Ranil Wickremesinghe announced the government’s new tourism strategy, ‘Visit Sri Lanka’ today (24), while addressing the ‘Bocuse d’Or Sri Lanka 2023’ competition and awards ceremony.
Set to launch in the upcoming months, the…
11 office trains cancelled due to strike action
The Department of Railways says that several trains are expected to be cancelled this morning (24), owing to trade union action launched by a trade union of engine drivers.
A group of engine drivers had commenced the trade union action…