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Govt to assist enterprises to enhance productivity - Deputy Minister

Sri Lanka, Nov. 24 -- Industry and Entrepreneurship Development Ministry held an awareness programme in Colombo, chaired by Deputy Minister Chathuranga Abeysinghe recently. The event aimed to educate... Read More


Judge Gooneratne appointed Acting Chief Justice

Sri Lanka, Nov. 24 -- Supreme Court Judge Shiran Gooneratne was sworn-in as Acting Chief Justice before President Anura Kumara Dissanayake at the Presidential Secretariat on Saturday (22). Chief Justi... Read More


Foundation laid for a blue economy programme

Sri Lanka, Nov. 24 -- He was speaking at the Aqua Planet Sri Lanka -2025 International Exhibition launch at the Lotus Tower premises in Colombo. "The fisheries industry should be improved. Modern tec... Read More


Microfinance and Credit Regulatory Authority to be formed

Sri Lanka, Nov. 24 -- A Microfinance and Credit Regulatory Authority of Sri Lanka is to be introduced to prevent the social crisis and harm that have arisen at ground level due to the operation of mic... Read More


Government won't allow Sri Lanka to fall into racist trap - President

Sri Lanka, Nov. 24 -- President urges Tamil and Muslim opposition parties to support efforts to foster inter-community understanding and build a peaceful Sri Lanka. Emphasising that every citizen of ... Read More


Government will reopen probes into journalists' murders - Deputy Minister

Sri Lanka, Nov. 24 -- Mass Media Deputy Minister Dr.Kaushalya Ariyaratne told Parliament on Saturday that the Government is committed to re-open investigations into the murders of journalists and purs... Read More


Unstable soil above Kadugannawa landslide site will affect train movement - Deputy Minister

Sri Lanka, Nov. 24 -- Transport and Highways Deputy Minister Dr.Prasanna Gunasena says that investigations are being conducted to determine whether the soil layer above the landslide site in Lower Kad... Read More


Adverse weather claims nine

Sri Lanka, Nov. 24 -- The total number of deaths resulting from the severe weather conditions across the country has risen to nine, with the landslide in Kadugannawa that claimed six lives. The Disast... Read More


Showery conditions to persist as atmospheric disturbance strengthens

Sri Lanka, Nov. 24 -- Therefore, the prevailing showery conditions over the island are expected to continue during the next few days. Cloudy skies can be expected over most parts of the island Shower... Read More


Bus ticket payments via bank cards go live today

Sri Lanka, Nov. 24 -- The Ministry of Transport announced that bus passengers across Sri Lanka will be able to pay their fares using bank cards starting from today. The digital payment system will be... Read More