(COLOMBO, LANKAPUVATH) –Secretary General of the United National Conference on Trade and Development (UNCTAD) Dr. Mikhisa Kituyi has assured the Minister of Science, Technology and Research Susil Premajayantha that the UNCTAD stands ready to assist with Sri Lanka’s Science, Technology and Innovation Policy Review (STIP) and to explore modalities of technical assistance and a strategy for mobilizing the funding required.
"UNCTAD to support Sri Lanka’s Science, Technology and Innovation Policy"Category: LOCAL
(COLOMBO, LANKAPUVATH) –The State Tax Revenue has doubled within three years from 2014, Megapolis and Western Development Minister Patali Champika Ranawaka said.
"Tax revenue doubled"
(COLOMBO, LANKAPUVATH) –The report detailing the cause of the week-long fuel shortage, prepared by the Cabinet Sub-committee appointed on the request of Petroleum Resources Development Minister Arjuna Ranatunga, will be submitted to President Maithripala Sirisena on Tuesday (14).
"Fuel shortage report due on Tuesday"
(COLOMBO, LANKAPUVATH) –President Maithripala Sirisena stressed the need for a National Action Plan to combat diabetes which is a major Non-Communicable Decease affecting a very large number of people the world over.
"President for National Action Plan to combat diabetes"
(COLOMBO, LANKAPUVATH) –The fuel shipment brought by Neverska Lady Ship has passed the Ceylon Petroleum Corporation’s standard test meeting the specifications and the authorities have commenced the unloading the shipment.
"Fuel shipment brought by Neverska Lady passes standard test, distribution of fuel to begin"
(COLOMBO, LANKAPUVATH) –The 2018 Budget will be presented by the government in Parliament at 3 p.m. today.
"2018 Budget to be presented in Parliament today"
(COLOMBO, LANKAPUVATH) –Rear Admiral Neil Rosayro has been appointed the new Chief of Staff of the Sri Lanka Navy.
"Rear Admiral Neil Rosayro appointed as new Navy Chief of Staff"
(COLOMBO, LANKAPUVATH) –The special commodity levy on six essential items will be reduced by midnight today, the Finance Ministry said.
"Special commodity levy on six essential items reduced"
(COLOMBO, LANKAPUVATH) –President Maithripala Sirisena says even though, few people in the government leveled allegations and criticisms against him for appointing the Bond Commission, he appointed the Commission to fulfill the pledge given by him to the people to eradicate fraud and corruption from the country, while ensuring the fair justice in the society as a government of good governance.
"Whatever the allegation is made, my commitment is to eliminate fraud & corruption"
(COLOMBO, LANKAPUVATH) –Australian High Commissioner Bryce Hutchesson hosted a reception in Colombo on 7 November to congratulate 30 Sri Lankans who have been offered Australia Awards scholarships to study at Australian universities in 2018.
"Australian High Commissioner congratulates Australia Awards recipients"