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Proposal to increase minimum purchasing price of Samba and Kiri Samba paddy varieties approved

Sri Lanka, Jan. 13 -- The Cabinet of Ministers granted approval to the proposal to increase the minimum purchasing prices for Samba and Kiri Samba paddy varieties with the objective of increasing prod... Read More


Govt to continue programme to grant Rs. 6,000 allowance to purchase school stationery

Sri Lanka, Jan. 13 -- The Cabinet of Ministers has granted approval to the proposal to continue the programme implemented to provide an allowance of Rs. 6,000 per child to purchase school stationery. ... Read More


Cabinet nod given to expand project on management of hypertension and diabetes

Sri Lanka, Jan. 13 -- The Cabinet of Ministers has granted approval to proceed with the implementation of a project aimed at improving the prevention and management of hypertension and diabetes throug... Read More


Cabinet approves increase in festival advance for state employees

Sri Lanka, Jan. 13 -- The Cabinet of Ministers has approved a proposal to increase the festival advance granted for state employees to Rs. 15,000. In terms of the provisions of the Establishments Cod... Read More


Education reforms related to Grade 6 deferred to 2027 - Cabinet Spokesman

Sri Lanka, Jan. 13 -- A decision has been taken to defer the proposed education reforms related to Grade 6 until 2027, Cabinet Spokesman Minister Dr. Nalinda Jayatissa has stated. The decision was ta... Read More


Cabinet approves recruitment of over 23,000 teachers

Sri Lanka, Jan. 13 -- The Cabinet of Ministers has granted approval to the proposal to recruit over 23,000 teachers for the state services. Recruitment of teachers will also help the implementation o... Read More


SLBFE provides benefits exceeding Rs. 1 bln for Sri Lankan migrant workers in 2025

Sri Lanka, Jan. 13 -- The Sri Lanka Bureau of Foreign Employment (SLBFE) has provided benefits exceeding Rs. 1 billion in 2025 for the welfare of Sri Lankan migrant workers and their families. From J... Read More


Motorcyclist arrested for damaging vehicles near Diyatha Uyana

Sri Lanka, Jan. 13 -- An individual has been arrested for damaging several vehicles with the use of a sharp object while riding a motorcycle in Battaramulla. A video was circulated widely on social m... Read More


Several education sector trade unions to meet President today

Sri Lanka, Jan. 13 -- A discussion is scheduled to be held between President Anura Kumara Dissanayake and several education sector trade unions today (13). The discussion is said to have been arrange... Read More


US pledges additional US$ 2 million humanitarian assistance for Sri Lanka

Sri Lanka, Jan. 13 -- The U.S. Embassy in Sri Lanka today announced an additional $2 million in U.S. humanitarian assistance to support communities affected by Cyclone Ditwah, bringing total U.S. assi... Read More