Political & Current Affairs
June
Power Minister requests not to obstruct public
Minister of Power and Renewable Energy Ranjith Siyambalapitiya today (27th June) requests all the TUs under his ministry and the members to conduct their protest campaign and the conference scheduled for tomorrow without obstructing the general public.
June
Department of Sri Lanka Railway (SLR) signed an agreement with Prima Company to recommence the transportation of Prima flour from China Bay, Trincomalee to Galle and Seeduwa.
June
Ministry of Health, Nutrition, and Indigenous Medicine have taken steps to launch a two-week cleaning program with the public participation to combat dengue epidemic from tomorrow (28th June).
June
Plans to reduce indirect taxes to 60 percent: Minister Mangala Featured
Indirect taxes account for 80 percent of the government’s tax income. This will be brought down to 60 percent within the next two years bringing tangible relief and benefits to the innocent and poor people, Finance and Mass Media Minister Mangala Samaraweera said.
June
Government cannot allow a minor extremist group to take people hostage - Foreign Minister
Foreign Minister Ravi Karunanayake says that a people’s government cannot keep mum at a time when a minor extremist group has challenged democracy by taking people hostage in this country.
June
Navy establishes its first Disaster Response Unit
Sri Lanka Navy established its first Disaster Response Unit (DRU) at SLNS Gemunu in Welisara, in view of promptly responding to natural disasters and rescuing the public affected.
June
Press Release issued by President’s Secretary on SAITM issue Featured
Secretary to the President P. B. Abeykoon under the directive of President Maithripala Sirisena has issued following press release mentioning the actions will be taken by the government on SAITM issue.
June
Sri Lanka Air Force conducted two medical camps at Madagalthura Shailauththarama Temple and Sri Mahindarama temple in Ayagama recently to assist the recent flood and landslide affected communities, states air force media.
June
Ruwan Gunasekara appointed Police Media Spokesperson
Attorney at Law, Superintendent of Police Ruwan Gunasekara was appointed as the Police Media Spokesperson a short while ago.
June
Ministry property worth over millions damaged – Health Minister
University Students who forcibly entered the Health Ministry during a protest march this week, have damaged property as well as vehicles worth over millions of rupees, said Health Minister Dr. Rajitha Senaratna.
