The Colombo Municipal Council has decided to temporarily suspend parking charges within Colombo with effect from today (18) until further notice.
The Sri Lanka Navy has seized a consignment of suspected cocaine during a special operation conducted in the western seas off Beruwala, leading to the arrest of six suspects.
Amid the ongoing global energy crisis triggered by the military situation in the Middle East, a fuel shipment ordered by Sri Lanka has arrived in the country, the Ministry of Ports and Civil Aviation Sri Lanka announced.
The ‘LilyLanka’ digital platform was officially launched on Tuesday, marking a significant step in strengthening Sri Lanka’s digital tourism ecosystem.
Steps have been taken to monitor the progress of the new education reform process introduced for Grade one.
The Department of Labour has announced alternative dates for individuals who were unable to obtain services on Wednesdays, following the government’s decision to declare the day a public holiday until further notice.
Due to the on-going conflict in the Middle East, a feeling of anxiety and uncertainty has developed among the citizens of our nation.
Prime Minister Dr. Harini Amarasuriya stated that the government’s objective is to ensure the environment for the Commission to Investigate Allegations of Bribery or Corruption to function as an independent body, without influence from anyone, including Members of Parliament and Ministers.
The Sri Lanka Export Development Board (EDB), in collaboration with Verité Research, successfully conducted its second training programme, “Leveraging Trade Data for Export Success,” for women-led exporters in Kandy recently. This initiative was part of the EDB's Women Entrepreneurship Development Programme.
President Anura Kumara Dissanayake stated that, in light of the challenges that have arisen due to the prevailing conflict situation in the Middle East, plans are being implemented to manage energy resources effectively while ensuring the uninterrupted continuation of the country’s economic activities and essential services.
Commissioner General of Essential Services Prabath Chandrakeerthi announced that every Wednesday will be declared a special government holiday until further notice in order to address potential fuel supply issues arising from the ongoing conflicts in the Middle East.
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