(COLOMBO, LANKAPUVATH) –Sri Lanka is poised to witness a major leap in the World Bank’s Ease of Doing Business global rankings following the many economic policy reforms envisaged by the government similar to that of India’s efforts, a former top Indian bureaucrat said.
"SL set for major leap in WB rankings – Dr. Narayan"Category: LOCAL
(COLOMBO, LANKAPUVATH) –The Beira Lake Intervention Area Development Plan was launched by the Minister of Megapolis and Western Development Patali Champaka Ranawaka, yesterday. Subsequent to the launch, the Beira Lake area will now be referred to as Ran Masu Pura.
"Beira Lake Intervention Area Development Plan launched"
(COLOMBO, LANKAPUVATH) –UNESCO Seminar on ‘Reinforcing Regional Cooperation to Promote Freedom of Expression and the Rule of Law in Asia through Ending Impunity for Crimes Against the Journalists’ will be held at Taj Samudra, Colombo, on 4th December at 9 a.m. under the patronage of Prime Minister Ranil Wickremesinghe.
"PM to open UNESCO seminar on ‘Ending Crimes Against the Journalists’ on Monday"
(COLOMBO, LANKAPUVATH) –Veteran violinist Ruwan Weerasekara has passed away earlier today.
"Veteran violinist Ruwan Weerasekara passes away"
(COLOMBO, LANKAPUVATH) –President Maithripala Sirisena received a warm welcome when he arrived at the Incheon International Airport in Seoul this morning (November 28) for a 3-day state visit to Republic of Korea on an invitation extended by the Korean President Moon Jae-in.
"President arrives in Seoul for 3-day state visit to South Korea"
(COLOMBO, LANKAPUVATH) –Prime Minister Ranil Wickremesinghe stated in parliament today that steps will be taken to provide the necessary funds to develop Girihandu Seya which is the first Dagoba in Sri Lanka.
"Historical Girihadu Seya to be renovated"
(COLOMBO, LANKAPUVATH) –The decision to increase the number of jeeps entering the Yala National sanctuary has been changed, Wildlife Minister Gamini Jayawickrema Perera says.
"Only 300 Yala Safari jeeps allowed per day"
(COLOMBO, LANKAPUVATH) –The district returning officers will issue notice calling for nominations for 93 undisputed local government bodies today (27th Nov.), the Elections Commission Chairman told, following the conclusion of a crucial internal meeting.
"Nominations for 93 Local Councils to be called today"
(COLOMBO, LANKAPUVATH) –The Sri Lanka Transport Board (SLTB) has turned out to be a profit making body this year by recording a Rs.2 billion profit so far in 2017, Transport and Civil Aviation Deputy Minister Ashoka Abeysinghe said in Parliament on Saturday (25th Nov.).
"SLTB earns Rs.2 Bn profit this year"
(COLOMBO, LANKAPUVATH) –As much as the UNP gave leadership and captured power to form a National Government in 2015, the government will win the village level administration in 2018 too and carry forward the country’s development process, Prime Minister Ranil Wickremesinghe said.
"PM predicts victory at LG polls"