(COLOMBO, LANKAPUVATH) – The report of the Committee appointed to look in to the incidents that took place in Parliament chamber and its premises on April 21, 2021 was handed over to the Hon. Speaker Mahinda Yapa Abeywardhane by the Chairperson of the committee Hon. Deputy Speaker Ranjith Siyambalapitiya today (06).
"Committee report on the incidents that took place in Parliament on April 21, handed over to the Speaker"Category: HIGHLIGHTED
(COLOMBO, LANKAPUVATH) – The cooperatives can intervene in purchasing farm produce directly and provide it to the consumer at a subsidized price while keeping a profit, the President said pointing out that it has the potential to empower the cooperative movement that collapsed with the open economy and play a major social role in the event of a disaster, President’s Media Division said.
"Co-operatives can play a vital role to provide relief to farmers and consumers – President"
National Initiative launched towards nurturing digital technology awareness and adoption in Northern region
(COLOMBO, LANKAPUVATH) – The Information and Communication Technology Agency (ICTA) is at the forefront of driving digital transformation to make Sri Lanka a digitally inclusive nation. ICTA together with the Ministry of Technology, Telecommunication Regulatory Commission (TRCSL), Telecommunications Partners and Industry partners launched this two day forum with the objective of creating awareness about the national digital transformation agenda for the country and engage with regional partners to create a conducive environment in the north province…
"National Initiative launched towards nurturing digital technology awareness and adoption in Northern region"
(COLOMBO, LANKAPUVATH) – President Gotabaya Rajapaksa has taken steps to provide immediate solutions to five of the seven requests made by the Public Service United Nurses Association.
"President provides immediate solutions to five of the seven demands by nurses’ unions"
(COLOMBO, LANKAPUVATH) – President Gotabaya Rajapaksa has instructed the health sector officials to vaccinate all those over the age of 30 years in the Western Province against COVID-19 before July 31, President’s Media Division (PMD) said in a release Friday.
"President instructs to vaccinate all aged over 30 in Western Province before July 31"
(COLOMBO, LANKAPUVATH) – Philippines President Rodrigo Duterte said he is looking forward to strengthen the cooperation with Sri Lanka as the two countries celebrate 60 years of diplomatic relations.
"Philippines President to visit Sri Lanka when global COVID-19 situation normalizes"
(COLOMBO, LANKAPUVATH) – Prime Minister Mahinda Rajapaksa at Temple Trees Thursday(01) symbolically presented 2000 three wheelers to the Sri Lanka Police needed for ensuring national security through intelligence and civil duties and prevention of crime and drugs while strengthening the concept of community policing.
"PM hands over 2000 three wheelers to the Police"
(COLOMBO, LANKAPUVATH) – District Farmers’ Representatives on behalf of 1.1 million farmers islandwide have urged President Gotabaya Rajapaksa not to back down from the steps taken to use organic fertilizer, President’s Media Division (PMD) said Thursday.
"President says farmers will benefit from Rs. 80 billion spent on chemical fertilizer imports"
(COLOMBO, LANKAPUVATH) –The Colombo Stock Exchange (CSE) and CHEC Port City Colombo signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to enhance the capital markets in Sri Lanka by taking advantage of the Port City Colombo’s special emphasis of the Colombo International Financial Center, in order to establish a regionally recognized financial exchange within the country’s borders.
"CSE Signs MoU with CHEC Port City Colombo"
(COLOMBO, LANKAPUVATH) –Agriculture Minister Mahindananda Aluthgamage said that purchase of the paddy from paddy farmers by the Paddy Marketing Board will commence today (1).
"Paddy to be purchased at Rs.50 from today"