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Donald Trump announces 25% tariff on countries doing business with Iran

Sri Lanka, Jan. 13 -- US President Donald Trump on Monday said he had imposed a 25% tariff on goods from countries with commercial ties to Iran, a move that could put pressure on Tehran as anti-govern... Read More


Committee on Public Finance directs amendments to 'Aswesuma' criteria

Sri Lanka, Jan. 13 -- The Committee on Public Finance has instructed the officials of the Welfare Benefits Board to amend the existing criteria to make the Aswesuma Welfare Benefits Payment Scheme mor... Read More


UN report urges accountability for conflict-related sexual violence in Sri Lanka

Sri Lanka, Jan. 13 -- A paper published by the UN Human Rights Office this morning highlights that conflict-related sexual violence in Sri Lanka remains largely unaddressed, with survivors, both men a... Read More


Wimal Weerawansa ends 'Satyagraha' against education reforms

Sri Lanka, Jan. 13 -- Former Minister Wimal Weerawansa, who had been engaging in a continuous 'Satyagraha' campaign in front of the Education Ministry, has decided to conclude the agitation. He made ... Read More


Myanmar donates 500 MT of rice to cyclone victims in Sri Lanka

Sri Lanka, Jan. 13 -- A ceremony was held today at the Asia World Port Terminal in Ahlon Township, Yangon Port, to mark the donation and dispatch of 500 metric tons (10,000 bags) of rice from the Repu... Read More


Cabinet approval to implement National Fisheries and Aquaculture Policy

Sri Lanka, Jan. 13 -- The Cabinet of Ministers has approved the implementation of the National Fisheries and Aquaculture Policy, which has been formulated with the objective of ensuring the equitable ... Read More


Digital card system introduced for fuel supply to govt vehicles

Sri Lanka, Jan. 13 -- The Cabinet of Ministers has granted approval to implement a digital card system to supply fuel to vehicles belonging to government institutions. The initiative is expected to f... Read More


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