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NPP councillor resigns from Badulla Municipal Council

SriLanka, July 14 -- National People's Power (NPP) councillor Mahinda Gunasekara has resigned from his position as a member of the Badulla Municipal Council. Gunasekara has reportedly resigned due to ... Read More


Yala paddy procurement underway as govt. sets 39,500 MT target

SriLanka, July 14 -- The government purchased 25 metric tonnes of paddy worth approximately Rs. 3 million on the first day of the Yala season paddy purchasing programme, Cabinet Spokesman Minister Dr.... Read More


Sri Lanka to host fourth BIMSTEC Agriculture Ministers' meeting in 2027

SriLanka, July 14 -- The Cabinet of Ministers has approved a proposal to host the fourth Bay of Bengal Initiative for Multi-Sectoral Technical and Economic Cooperation (BIMSTEC) Agriculture Ministers'... Read More


Provincial Council elections delayed by electoral system, not funds: Cabinet Spokesman

SriLanka, July 14 -- Cabinet Spokesman Minister Nalinda Jayatissa has stated that there are no financial limitations preventing the holding of Provincial Council elections, emphasizing that funds have... Read More


Government denies VIP security provided to 11 Individuals

SriLanka, July 14 -- Cabinet Spokesman Minister Dr. Nalinda Jayatissa has denied reports that VIP security has been provided to 11 individuals, including several parliamentarians. Responding to a ... Read More


Govt to obtain US$ 35 million ADB loan for rooftop solar power project

SriLanka, July 14 -- The Cabinet of Ministers has approved agreements to obtain a US$35 million concessional loan from the Asian Development Bank (ADB) along with additional grants to implement the "G... Read More


Special programme to rehabilitate children in probation for drug-related offences

SriLanka, July 14 -- Minister of Women and Child Affairs, Saroja Savithri Paulraj, has stated that a special rehabilitation programme will be launched in the near future for children placed under prob... Read More


Parliament to debate motion on COVID-19 cremations next week

SriLanka, July 14 -- A Private Member's Motion submitted by Samagi Jana Balawegaya (SJB) Parliamentarian Imran Maharoof calling for the establishment of a Commission to investigate the forced crematio... Read More


University of Visual & Performing Arts reopens after temporary closure

Srilanka, July 13 -- Academic activities at the University of the Visual and Performing Arts in Colombo resumed today (13) after being temporarily closed due to the spread of dengue. The universit... Read More


Wildlife Dept. staff stage trade union action over civil security recruitment plan

Srilanka, July 13 -- All trade unions of the Department of Wildlife Conservation have launched a trade union action today (13), with members reporting sick leave in protest against the government's mo... Read More