(COLOMBO, LANKAPUVATH) – Ministry of Development Strategies and International Trade has been conducting awareness programs on proposed Free Trade Agreements and trade policy since 2017.
"Registration for Awareness Sessions Regarding Implementation of Trade Policy and proposed Free Trade Agreements"Category: LOCAL
(COLOMBO, LANKAPUVATH) – Fairly strong gusty winds up to 50 kmph can be expected in North-Central and Uva Provinces and in Hambanthota Districts, the Department of Meteorology said.
"Showers and winds expected around the island – Met. Department"
(COLOMBO, LANKAPUVATH) –Five members of the group of 16 Sri Lanka Freedom Party (SLFP) members who defected the Government have been removed as Seat Organisers.
"Several top SLFP Parliamentarians removed as Seat Organisers"
(COLOMBO, LANKAPUVATH) –Rs.9000 million has been allocated to provide relief to people affected by the drought prevailing in various parts of the country.
"Rs 9,000 mn to help drought stricken"
(COLOMBO, LANKAPUVATH) –The CID conducting investigations into the murder of former rugby player Wasim Thajudeen yesterday informed Court that there is reliable information to support the fact that a Defender vehicle given to the Siriliya Saviya Foundation had been used to abduct Wasim Thajudeen.
"Siriliya Saviya Foundation vehicle used in abduction – CID tells Court"
(COLOMBO, LANKAPUVATH) –Former President Chandrika Bandaranaike Kumaratunga became the first Sri Lankan to be awarded the Prestigious Medal of Commander in the National Order of the Legion of Honour, the highest rank of the National Order of France.
"Chandrika awarded France’s Highest National Honour"
Sri Lanka Health Minister to leave for New York and Geneva to attend international conferences on NCDs and tobacco control
(COLOMBO, LANKAPUVATH) – Sri Lanka’s Minister of Health, Nutrition and Indigenous Medicine, Dr. Rajitha Senaratne will be attending two major international health conferences in New York and Geneva this month.
"Sri Lanka Health Minister to leave for New York and Geneva to attend international conferences on NCDs and tobacco control"
(COLOMBO, LANKAPUVATH) – Swami Vivekananda Cultural Centre, High Commission of India, Colombo will be screening “Chak de India” a Shah Rukh Khan starrer sports action Hindi film (with English subtitles) at 6.00 pm on Friday 21st September 2018 at SVCC auditorium 16/2, Gregory’s Road, Colombo 07.
"Screening of Indian film ‘Chak de India’ in Colombo"
(COLOMBO, LANKAPUVATH) –Prime Minister’s Office refutes the news item carried by a private media channel which stated the Prime Minister Ranil Wickremesinghe has asked the Inspector General of Police (IGP) Pujith Jayasundara to resign from Office, the Director General of Government Information Department Sudarshana Gunawardana stated.
"Prime Minister’s Office refutes news on IGP"
(COLOMBO, LANKAPUVATH) –Finance Minister Mangala Samaraweera has said that the 40% Cess imposed on sanitary pads will be removed by the Government.
"40% Cess on sanitary pads removed"