(COLOMBO, LANKAPUVATH) –A delegation from the US Government’s Millennium Challenge Corporation (MCC), led by Chief Operating Officer Jonathan Nash, visited Sri Lanka this week to continue progress on the proposed MCC compact – a large-scale five-year grant programme. MCC is developing the compact in partnership with the Sri Lankan govvernment to promote inclusive economic growth that will benefit Sri Lankans.
"Five-year grant program me: US’s MCC officials meet PM"Author: chanaka inoj
Registration for Awareness Sessions Regarding Implementation of Trade Policy and proposed Free Trade Agreements
(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"
(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 National Dengue Prevention Unit of the Ministry of Health jointly with the Presidential Task Force on Dengue Prevention will launch a National Mosquito Control Week from September 26 to October 02 on the instructions of Minister of Health, Nutrition and Indigenous Medicine Dr. Rajitha Senaratne.
"National Mosquito Control Week from September 26"
(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"
(COLOMBO, LANKAPUVATH) –Vietnam President Tran Dai Quang, one of the country’s top three leaders but with mostly ceremonial duties, died on Friday after an illness, state television and radio announced.
"Vietnam President Quang dead: state media"
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"