Political & Current Affairs
July
UNSG congratulates Sri Lanka for setting up OMP
United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres today congratulated the Sri Lankan Government for setting up an Office of Missing Persons (OMP) stating that is “an important step for all Sri Lankans who are still looking for the truth about their loved ones.”
July
President approves implementation of Office for Missing Persons Featured
Minister of Foreign Affairs Ravi Karunanayake said that President Maithripala Sirisena endorsed the necessary cause of action to implement the Office for Missing Persons following he signed off on the relevant Act yesterday (20th July).
July
Sri Lanka Standards Institution (SLSI) has released two draft national standards prepared by a Technical Committee for compost, manufactured using municipal solid waste and agricultural residues for the discussion.
July
The Public Relations Division of Prime Minister’s Office was opened near the Temple Tress today (20th July).
July
Practical examinations for driving licenses to be regulated
The Cabinet of Ministers this week approved a proposal on preparation of a suitable method to conduct practical examinations for issuing of driving licenses in a more qualitative and productive manner.
July
The Civil Aviation Authority will introduce standards and regulations for using drone cameras in video filming, said Minister of Transport and Civil Aviation Nimal Siripala De Silva.
July
Economic ties with Australia transformed into a dynamic partnership - FM Featured
Foreign Minister Ravi Karunanayake said that Sri Lanka’s economic ties with Australia have now transformed itself into a dynamic partnership due to growing trade, investment, and new business interests.
July
Tobacco, areca nut based products banned from today Featured
Centre for Research in Oral Cancer Director Professor W.M. Tilakaratne said that all products containing tobacco and areca nut are banned from today (19th July) in Sri Lanka.
July
Secretary to the President holds meeting on Dengue Prevention
Secretary to the President, Austin Fernando held a special meeting with the Operation Committee on Dengue Prevention today (19th July) at the Presidential Secretariat.
July
Prompt solutions for issues occurred due to Uma Oya Project
The Cabinet of Ministers yesterday approved a proposal made by Minister Mahinda Amaraweera, Chairman of the Cabinet Subcommittee, to implement several recommendations to provide relief to the affected people of Uma Oya project.
