India to provide training for Sri Lanka’s fresh Parliamentarians
The High Commissioner of India to Sri Lanka, Santosh Jha, has called on the Speaker of the Parliament, Dr. Jagath Wickramaratne, at the Parliamentary premises recently.
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Police continue island-wide traffic operations under ‘Clean Sri Lanka’
Traffic operations launched by Sri Lanka Police in line with the ‘Clean Sri Lanka’ national initiative, are continuing further across the island.
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Total expenditure for construction of Mattala Airport not utilised effectively
The National Audit Office has revealed that the total expenditure of USD 247.7 million (equivalent to Rs. 36,564 million), including price increases and variances, for the construction of the Mattala Rajapaksa International Airport (MRIA) has not been utilised effectively.
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Cabinet green lights revised procurement plan for Colombo Port tug vessels
The Cabinet of Ministers on Monday approved a revised strategy for procuring tug vessels to support operations at the Colombo Port, considering the progress of the new terminal which is expected to be completed between mid and late this year.
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Sri Lanka aims for ‘transformative acceleration’ in post-crisis growth
Central Bank Governor says focus this year will be on achieving a “transformative acceleration” in growth trajectory
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Supreme Court temporarily relocates to MCC building
The Supreme Court will be temporarily relocated to the new MCC Building situated on Adhikarana Mawatha in Colombo 12 from January 15, 2025, due to the refurbishment of the Superior Courts Complex building.
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‘Clean Sri Lanka’ programme to be debated in Parliament
The Government’s ‘Clean Sri Lanka’ national initiative is to be taken up for debate in Parliament on January 21 and 22, Prime Minister Dr. Harini Amarasuriya said in the Parliament today (08).
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No approval given for any Israeli religious centers in Sri Lanka – PM
Sri Lanka’s Prime Minister Dr. Harini Amarasuriya stated that no government institution has so far granted authorization for the construction of Israeli religious centers or any similar places.
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PM Harini stresses need for public participation in social transformation
Prime Minister Dr. Harini Amarasuriya emphasized that changing the people’s attitudes is essential for social transformation, and it is not a process that can be achieved overnight.
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Finance Ministry orders auction of state-owned V8 luxury vehicles
The , Ministry of Finance has directed all state institutions to auction the high-capacity V8 luxury vehicles under their purview and submit revenue reports by March 01,Secretary to the Ministry Mahinda Siriwardena said.
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