The Prime Minister, Dr. Harini Amarasuriya, stated in Parliament on March 19 that the government aims to ensure the uninterrupted continuation of essential services, public services, and industries even during the current crisis. She also called on the opposition to support fulfilling the promises made to the public welfare.
The Sri Lanka Navy has foiled a smuggling attempt involving a large consignment of Kendu leaves and cardamom during a search operation carried out at Mampuri Beach recently.
The Sri Lanka Navy has foiled a smuggling attempt involving a large consignment of Kendu leaves and cardamom during a search operation carried out at Mampuri Beach recently.
President Anura Kumara Dissanayake emphasised that the Government will take all necessary measures and intervene to the fullest extent to overcome the challenges currently facing the export sector, treating it as a national priority.
A discussion on the economic challenges arising from the ongoing conflict situation in the Middle East and the forward measures required to address them was held yesterday morning (19) at the Presidential Secretariat under the patronage of President Anura Kumara Dissanayake.
President Anura Kumara Dissanayake attended an Iftar gathering held recently (18) evening at the President’s House to mark the breaking of the daily fast observed by Islamic devotees during the holy month of Ramadan.
President Anura Kumara Dissanayake held a telephone conversation yesterday (18) with His Highness Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani, Emir of the State of Qatar, to discuss escalating tensions in the Middle East and their wider implications.
Chairman of the Sri Lanka Export Development Board (EDB), Mangala Wijesinghe, has announced a priority program to ensure uninterrupted fuel supply for exporters amid the ongoing fuel shortage.
A quantitative increase in arrests of drugs and individuals connected to drug-related offences.
The Government Information Centre Sri Lanka (GIC) has introduced a special WhatsApp service to assist vehicle owners who require support in registering for the National Fuel Pass.
The Colombo Municipal Council has decided to temporarily suspend parking charges within Colombo with effect from today (18) until further notice.
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