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Over 50 loss-making SOEs turned around generating Rs. 313 Bn profit

Sri Lanka, Feb. 28 -- The government has been able to turn around 52 loss-making State Owned Enterprises (SOE) and convert them into profit making ventures, said State Minister for Finance Shehan Sema... Read More


"Children of Gaza Fund" launched

Sri Lanka, Feb. 28 -- The Cabinet has approved the proposal made by President Ranil Wickremesinghe to create a "Children of Gaza Fund" in aid of Gaza violence victims. Accordingly, President Wickreme... Read More


Former Finance Minister Ronnie de Mel passes away

Sri Lanka, Feb. 28 -- Renowned Sri Lankan civil servant and Politician Ronald Joseph Godfrey de Mel known as Ronnie de Mel passed away yesterday (27), at the age of 98. He was the Cabinet Minister of... Read More


Road terror against SLTB bus crews must be stopped - Minister Dr. Bandula

Sri Lanka, Feb. 28 -- Transport, Highways and Mass Media Minister Dr. Bandula Gunawardhana said yesterday that if incidents of assaults and harassment on Sri Lanka Transport Bus (SLTB) bus crews by pr... Read More


Parate executions suspended till December 15

Sri Lanka, Feb. 28 -- Cabinet approval has been granted to suspend the procedure to acquire properties whose loans are not paid off by the banks, up to December 15, 2024 and also to amend section 4 of... Read More


Lowest vegetable prices recorded in six months yesterday

Sri Lanka, Feb. 28 -- The lowest prices of vegetables have been recorded yesterday (27) after six months, according to the prices released by the Dambulla Special Economic Centre. The wholesale price... Read More


SLPP MP Uddika resigns, Muthukumarana to fill vacancy

Sri Lanka, Feb. 28 -- Sri Lanka Podujana Peramuna (SLPP) Anuradhapura District MP Uddika Premaratne tendered his resignation from his Parliament seat yesterday. In his resignation letter, Premaratne s... Read More


President Chief Guest at Indian Ocean Security Conference today

Sri Lanka, Feb. 28 -- Pathfinder Foundation is set to host the third phase of its Indian Ocean Security Conference, a pivotal event to foster dialogue and cooperation among regional nations. Co-spon... Read More


Rs. 20 Bn loan lifeline for SMEs

Sri Lanka, Feb. 28 -- The government has taken measures to implement a Rs.20 billion credit scheme to revive the micro, small and medium enterprise sector in Sri Lanka. Accordingly, the Cabinet of M... Read More


Publications on sex education launched on March 7

Sri Lanka, Feb. 28 -- Education Ministry officials said that arrangements have been made to launch new educational publications compiled to provide education on sexuality from the pre-childhood develo... Read More