Sri Lankan seafarers are in high demand internationally and there should be a proper mechanism for catering to that ever increasing demand, Seraya Shipping Private Limited and Serayav Maritime Service Limited Founder and Managing Director Sujeewa Senaratne said.
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The Grade 11 Term Tests in all government schools within the North-Central Province (NCP), which were suspended in January, will resume today (Feb. 03).
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Minister of Public Security and Parliamentary Affairs Ananda Wijepala states that an amount of Rs. 90 billion has been allocated from the 2025 Budget to increase the salaries of the public sector employees.
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Minister of Health Dr. Nalinda Jayatissa has directed officials to implement regulations on all products and ingredients used within the Ayurvedic medicine and Ayurvedic cosmetics sector, ensuring strict oversight.
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The government is focusing on six key sectors—hospitality, logistics, renewable energy, technology, agriculture, and apparel & textiles—to attract foreign direct investments (FDIs) by building a creative and conducive environment for investments, rather than relying solely on incentives.
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Construction sector continued to expand their activities through December 2024, extending their months-long expansion as reflected by the sector Purchasing Managers’ Index (PMI) for the month.
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Dr. Samitha Siritunga, a specialist in the Non-Communicable Diseases Unit of the Ministry of Health, warns that inadequate vehicle maintenance is a major factor behind the increasing number of road accidents in Sri Lanka.
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Sri Lanka Purchasing Managers’ Index (PMI) for construction stood at 51.4 in December 2024, indicating a continued expansion in construction activities.
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In the Union Budget 2025, Sri Lanka’s allocation for developmental aid remained unchanged at Rs 300 crore, continuing the same level as the previous fiscal year.
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The first step in developing a National Policy on Early Childhood Education and Development was launched at the Ministry of Education, Higher Education, and Vocational Education.
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