Political & Current Affairs
September
Use all funds allocated for district development – Minister Vajira
Minister of Home Affairs Vajira Abeywardena informed District Secretaries (DS) to utilize all the funds allocated for development projects before 31st December this year and inform about projects with technical problems to the ministry and use the funds for other suitable projects in the district.
September
MoU on documentary film production signed Featured
The Department of Government Information and Sri Lanka Rupavahini Corporation signed an MOU to produce and telecast a series of documentary films to create awareness among the public about the democratic reforms.
September
The Police headquarters said that they launched a special program yesterday (23rd Sept.) in the Colombo to identify drivers who violate road rules and take legal action.
September
It’s a people centric health policy – State Min. Eran
State Minister of Finance Eran Wickremaratna said that the government’s health policy is centered around the people and not the doctor.
September
Standards and laws essential for teledramas – Dep. Minister
Deputy Minister of Media Lasantha Alagiyawanna said that laws and standards should be brought for teledramas as telecasting of foreign teledrama and films on local channels has posed a great challenge for the local industry.
September
Chinese Ambassador Xianliang said that in the future China will provide expertise knowledge and other medical aid to help and support cancer patients.
September
President of Chartered Institute of Management Accountant (CIMA) David Stanford paid a courtesy call on the Minister of Finance and Mass Media Mangala Samaraweera on 21st September at the Treasury.
September
WB commends govt.; will support mitigate climate related disasters Featured
Executive Director of the World Bank for the constituency of India, Bangladesh, Bhutan and Sri Lanka, Ms. S. Aparna, together with the World Bank’s Country Director for Sri Lanka and the Maldives, Mrs. Idah Z. Pswarayi-Riddihough, called on the Minister of Finance and Media Mangala Samaraweera, yesterday (21st Sept.), at the Ministry of Finance.
September
The Trade Union action at the Ceylon Electricity Board (CEB) which was going on for seven days ended yesterday after discussions, said Power and Renewable Energy Minister Ranjith Siyambalapitiya.
September
Karu Jayasuriya, Speaker of the Parliament of Sri Lanka visited India to attend the 153rd birth anniversary commemorations of Anagarika Dharmapala, organized by the Mahabodhi Society of India.
