Govt Proceeds with India’s Diesel Locomotive Grant Secured by Previous Regime
Behind the News Sri Lanka Railways (SLR) is set to receive 22 ALCO diesel engines from India as part of a generous grant aimed at addressing the country’s pressing transportation needs.
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Government Overhauls PMB to Stabilise Rice Market and Support Farmers
Behind the News Sri Lanka is set to restructure the Paddy Marketing Board to extend more support to farmers and stabilise rice prices in the face of prevailing market challenges.
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Sri Lanka’s new Govt should deliver on promise to protect rights – UN
The United Nations Resident Coordinator in Sri Lanka, Marc-André Franche, has expressed hope that the commitment expressed by the new government to protect human rights will be substantial and not merely a spectacle.
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Adani Group’s Wind Power Project Details submit to Cabinet for Approval
The Ministry of Power and Energy says that it will present details to the Cabinet regarding the Adani Group’s wind power projects planned to be implemented in Sri Lanka.
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TJP submits over 60 sanction requests against Sri Lankan officials
The International Truth and Justice Project (ITJP) has submitted more than 60 sanctions and visa ban requests against Sri Lankan public and security officials to date for human rights and
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Government approves plan for use of Visumpaya, Presidential mansions
The government has granted approval to introduce an appropriate system for the utilisation of the bungalow Visumpaya and existing Presidential mansions in various areas under the control of the
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Govt. approval granted to receive 22 diesel engines from India
The Indian Railways have agreed to provide 22 American Locomotive Company (ALCO) diesel engines to Sri Lanka Railways as a grant from the Indian Government.
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SLINTEC commercializes record 8 patents and innovations in 12 months
The Sri Lanka Institute of Nanotechnology (SLINTEC) witnessed a remarkable transformation – with four patents having been commercialised, with an additional four innovations in the advanced stage of commercialisation.
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World’s most expensive Christmas tree unveiled in Germany
Germany has taken festive excess to a whole new level with the unveiling of the world’s most expensive Christmas tree.
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Jay-Z denies allegations he sexually assaulted a 13-year-old in 2000 with Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs
A woman who alleges she was sexually assaulted by Sean “Diddy” Combs has amended her lawsuit to include allegations that she was also assaulted by Jay-Z at the same party.
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