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China donates 5 int’l-standard dragon boats to Sri Lanka
In a gesture of sports diplomacy and cultural exchange, the Chinese Embassy in Sri Lanka has donated five 12-person international-standard dragon boats to Sri Lanka’s Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports.
The donation was formally made…
Mumbai locomotives among 32 engines sent to Sri Lanka
Five of the 32 locomotives selected for export to Sri Lanka, following a formal request by the neighbouring country, are from Mumbai.
Of the 32 locomotives listed, 22 will be sent for regular use as a friendly gesture. Among the 32…
Electricity (Amendment) Bill challenged in Supreme Court
The Electricity (Amendment) Bill, which was presented in Parliament by the government recently has been challenged in the Supreme Court.
Accordingly, the Supreme Court today (02) ordered that the petition filed by the Ceylon Electricity…
“Pay your taxes, and we’ll protect every rupee” – President Anura Kumara
President Anura Kumara Dissanayake announced that he has taken measures to reduce expenditure under the President’s budget wherever possible, with the aim of safeguarding every rupee of public funds.
Speaking at the inauguration of the…
Cannot rule out new COVID-19 variants entering Sri Lanka: Health Secretary
Secretary to the Ministry of Health Dr. Anil Jasinghe says although there is no need for the general public to panic at present, he cannot rule out new COVID-19 variants from entering the country.
Dr. Anil Jasinghe, while acknowledging…
Draft Bill gazetted to establish Gambling Regulatory Authority
The draft bill to establish a Gambling Regulatory Authority has been gazetted under the directives of President Anura Kumara Dissanayake, in his capacity as the Minister of Finance, Planning and Economic Development.
The Bill has been…
No data lost or harmed in cyberattack on info system: Pensions Dept
The Department of Pensions has stated that no data was damaged or lost in the recent cyberattack on its information systems.
In an official statement, the department assured the public that measures have been taken to restore the…
Ex-Minister Mahindananda Aluthgamage sentenced to 10 years RI
The Colombo High Court has sentenced former Sports Minister Mahindananda Aluthgamage to 10 years and former Sathosa Chairman Nalin Fernando to 25 years of rigorous imprisonment, after they were found guilty of causing millions of losses to…
‘Red’ warning for strong winds and rough seas issued
A ‘Red’ alert warning has been issued for strong winds and rough seas for sea areas extending from Chilaw to Kankesanthurai via Puttalam and Mannar and from Galle to Pottuvil via Hambantota.
The advisory, issued at 12:30 p.m. today (27),…
Sri Lanka closely monitoring emergence of new COVID variant: Minister
Cabinet Spokesperson Minister Dr. Nalinda Jayatissa says the government is closely monitoring the emergence of a new COVID-19 variant that is spreading in several countries worldwide, including neighbouring India.
Speaking at the weekly…