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Cabinet approval granted to digitize the foreign employment sector
The entire operations of Foreign Employment would be digitized soon, where migrant workers can coordinate via an app, Labour and Foreign Employment Minister Manusha Nanayakkara said yesterday.
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As predicted, rainfall covers most parts of island
As forecasted by the National Meteorological Centre's forecasting division, many areas across the island experienced showers following a change in the prevailing dry weather.
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Massive rise in scams as public struggle from financial crisis
Amid the country's high cost of living, there's an increased risk of individuals falling prey to ongoing scams and cyber frauds as more people are desperately resorting to earning quick money, the Sri Lanka Computer Emer…
Source:DAILY MIRROR2024-3-22301 -
Health Ministry’s claims on return of migrated doctors debunked
Running counter to the statement by the Health Ministry regarding the return of migrated doctors to Sri Lanka, recent statistics paint a different picture, revealing only a meagre five specialists have returned to the c…
Source:DAILY MIRROR2024-3-21205 -
Another MP resigns from COPE
Opposition MP Wasantha Yapa Bandara, who was appointed to the Committee on Public Enterprises ( COPE) today, announced that he would resign as a member.
Source:DAILY MIRROR2024-3-20292 -
Cabinet nod to introduce hybrid parliamentary electoral system
The Cabinet endorsed a proposal to draft constitutional amendments for the introduction of a new parliamentary electoral system that will enable the election of 160 MPs under the previous First-Past-the –Post System and…
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School which have not received textbooks, uniforms urged to notify authorities
The Education Ministry today requested all school principals to inform them if their schools have not received school text books and uniform fabric for 2024 yet.
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Tense situation in Parliament due to protest by TNA MPs
A tense situation erupted in Parliament after a group of Tamil National Alliance MPs staged a protest inside the Chamber over the arrest of eight persons who were engaged in religious observances at the Vedukkunaarimalai…
Source:DAILY MIRROR2024-3-19474 -
Prepare for presidential election first -President tells Cabinet
Putting an end to the rumor's that the general election or the presidential election will be held first, President Ranil Wickremesinghe reportedly informed the cabinet of ministers yesterday (18) that the presidential el…
Source:DAILY MIRROR2024-3-19371 -
Sri Lanka refutes US claims of Chinese military base
Sri Lanka has refuted recent claims from US intelligence that there are potential plans for a Chinese military base to be established on its soil.
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IMF should call on Sri Lanka to abandon proposed NGO law, says HRW
The International Monetary Fund (IMF) should urge Sri Lanka’s government to abandon the proposed Non-Governmental Organizations (Registration and Supervision) Act, impose a moratorium on the use of the Online Safety Act…
Source:DAILY MIRROR2024-3-13792 -
Government to obtain debt moratorium from 2023 to 2027: President
The government is expecting to obtain a debt moratorium from 2023 to 2027, President Ranil Wickremesinghe announced in Parliament today.
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Will not deviate from IMF programme, but will renegotiate terms and conditions: NPP
The National People’s Power (NPP) said it would not derail the IMF programme if it won the presidency but would renegotiate its terms and conditions on implementations since the current austerity measures had burdened p…
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Assault on woman: Police clarify Governor’s remarks on son’s surrender
Despite Uva Province Governor A.J.M. Muzammil's remarks that his son had informed the police of his intention to surrender over the investigations into the alleged assault of a woman, police clarified today that neither…
Source:DAILY MIRROR2024-3-51830 -
Basil Rajapaksa returns; intends to lead SLPP campaign
Former Finance Minister and Sri Lanka Podujana Peramuna (SLPP) founder Basil Rajapaksa arrived in Sri Lanka from the USA this morning.
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Skyrocketing coconut prices will affect meal packets
The skyrocketing prices of coconuts will have a serious effect on the packed rice and curry meals in the future, as most of the curries are prepared with the coconut cream, food industry trade unions said.
Source:DAILY MIRROR2024-3-41167 -
NPP has plans to raise state revenue by increasing IRD efficiency and discussions held with them: AKD
Claiming that they have plans to raise state revenue, NPP leader Anura Kumara Dissanayake said today they had discussions with the Inland Revenue Department on ways to increase state reveue.
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UN concerned over Sri Lanka’s proposed laws
UN High Commissioner for Human Rights Volker Türk expressed deep concern over Sri Lanka's proposed legislative measures, at the 55th Session of the Human Rights Council, warning of their potential impact on fundamental r…
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Parliament, Central Bank set to discuss salary hike
Parliament is in a dilemma whether it can undo the salary hike implemented by the Central Bank for its employees in large proportions amidst fiscal austerity, the Daily Mirror learns.
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Supreme Court disenrolls Nagananda Kodituwakku
The Supreme Court today issued a rule for the removal of Nagananda Kodituwakku from the position of an Attorney-at-Law after he was found guilty of professional misconduct.
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Findings on COVID vaccine side effects: Local authorities in the dark
In the wake of disquieting findings on the health risks associated with certain COVID-19 vaccines, the Sri Lankan health authorities seem to be turning a blind eye as they go unresponsive to the queries.
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Registration for Korean exam online from today: SLBFE
The Sri Lanka Foreign Employment Bureau (SLBFE) announced that the issuing of admissions for the Korean language test for 2024 will be held online only from February 26 to 29.
Source:DAILY MIRROR2024-2-261008 -
Acting IGP Tennakoon’s term likely to be extended amid ’Yukthiya’ operation
Following the ongoing Island-wide "Yukthiya" operation against underworld criminals and narcotics, President Ranil Wickremesinghe is likely to extend Deshabandu Tennakoon's appointment as Acting Inspector General of Poli…
Source:DAILY MIRROR2024-2-261226 -
Police arrest Chinese woman over Rs. 8.4 million fraud
A Chinese woman was arrested in connection with a fraud exceeding Rs. 8.4 million, Police said.
Source:DAILY MIRROR2024-2-25859 -
Suspected deaths of patients at Kurunegala Hospital raise concern
The Health Ministry has launched an investigation and appointed a committee to look into the incident surrounding the suspected deaths at the dialysis unit of the Kurunegala Teaching Hospital.
Source:DAILY MIRROR2024-2-25445 -
Government to introduce E-Passport service to eliminate long queues at Immigration Dept.
Efforts are being made to introduce the E-Passport service to eliminate the long queues at the Immigration and Emigration Department office in Battaramulla.
Source:DAILY MIRROR2024-2-221602 -
Central Bank shifts focus to medium-term inflation strategy
The Central Bank announced yesterday its intention to shift focus on inflation from the near term to medium term, citing the latter’s greater relevance for the decision-making processes.
Source:DAILY MIRROR2024-2-22850 -
CEB to reduce electricity tariff rates by 18 percent?
The Ceylon Electricity Board (CEB) is planning to reduce electricity tariff rates by 18 percent soon, Daily Mirror learns.
Source:DAILY MIRROR2024-2-21813 -
CID and Central Bank probe Rs. 8 Bn fraud defrauding over 22000 victims
The Criminal Investigation Department and the Central Bank of Sri Lanka have initiated separate investigations to apprehend a man and his wife who are alleged to have defrauded approximately Rs. 8 billion from around 22,…
Source:DAILY MIRROR2024-2-21548 -
Medical experts ring alarm bells over hot weather
In light of the prevailing hot weather conditions in the country, medical experts strongly advise individuals to minimize their exposure to sunlight and to drink plenty of fluids on a frequent basis.
Source:DAILY MIRROR2024-2-21708 -
CEB Engineers open to “progressive” reforms
The resistance to restructuring the state-owned enterprises is a common narrative but the Ceylon Electricity Board Engineers Union (CEBEU) has made it clear that it is not opposed to reforms.
Source:DAILY MIRROR2024-2-20976 -
Some sections of Anti Terrorism Bill inconsistent with Constitution: Supreme Court
The Supreme Court has informed the Speaker of Parliament that some sections of the proposed Anti Terrorism Bill are inconsistent with the Constitution and should be approved with a special majority and through a referend…
Source:DAILY MIRROR2024-2-20825 -
Rise in Russian tourists engaging in prostitution sparks concerns
In the wake of an influx of tourists particularly from Russia following the implementation of a visa-free entry programme, concerns have been raised regarding the involvement of some Russian female tourists, engaging in …
Source:DAILY MIRROR2024-2-20825 -
Central Bank urges legal reforms for stronger credit recovery
With a view to ensure continuity of businesses and job security of employees, the Central Bank (CB) has called for legal reforms to further strengthen Sri Lanka’s Parate execution law and other credit recovery laws in o…
Source:DAILY MIRROR2024-2-19830 -
Chile ex-president Sebastian Pinera dies in helicopter crash
Chile’s former President Sebastian Pinera, a billionaire tycoon who twice held the South American nation’s top job, has died in a helicopter crash, his office said in a statement.
Source:DAILY MIRROR2024-2-7893 -
Former Navy Commander Daya Sandagiri joins SJB
Former Sri Lanka Navy Commander Daya Sandagiri obtained membership of the Samagi Jana Balawegaya (SJB) from party leader Sajith Premadasa a shortwhile ago.
Source:DAILY MIRROR2024-2-71145 -
Sri Lanka likely to adopt Singaporean house detention method for minor offenses
Sri Lanka will soon likely adopt the Singaporean method to implement house detention for suspects who are charged with minor offenses.
Source:DAILY MIRROR2024-2-61033 -
Government rushed to amend Online Safety Act amidst pressure
Amidst concerns by the industry stakeholders about the possible impact on digital economy, the government has already worked out fresh amendments to be incorporated into the recently introduced Online Safety Act.
Source:DAILY MIRROR2024-2-61788 -
Sri Lanka raises fine for supplying substandard drugs
In the wake of former Health Minister and top officials being found to have been embroiled in the import of substandard Immunoglobulin injections, authorities have decided to increase the penalty for the act of supplyin…
Source:DAILY MIRROR2024-2-51441 -
Sri Lanka sees surge in Paediatric cancer cases
Sri Lanka has witnessed a significant spike in paediatric cancer cases over the years, raising concerns over haphazard lifestyle practices.
Source:DAILY MIRROR2024-2-5317 -
Sri Lanka's controversial internet safety law comes into force
Sri Lanka's draconian law to regulate online content has come into force, in a move rights groups say is aimed at stifling freedom of speech. The Online Safety Act gives a government commission broad powers to assess and…
Source:DAILY MIRROR2024-2-31103 -
Displaying weight, price of a loaf of bread made mandatory
The Consumer Affairs Authority (CAA) has taken steps to issue an extraordinary gazette notification, making it mandatory for sellers to display the proper weight and price for bread, which is a bakery-related product.
Source:DAILY MIRROR2024-2-2554 -
Online Safety Bill comes into effect today
-Speaker Mahinda Yapa Abeywardane today endorsed the certificate on the Online Safety Bill which was approved by parliament last week, the Communications Department of Parliament said.
Source:DAILY MIRROR2024-2-1652 -
“It was neither protest nor rally”: Sarath Fonseka
Claiming that the SJB protest did not turn out to be successful, Field Marshal Sarath Fonseka said if he was to organise it, he would have done it more skillfully.
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All liquor outlets closed on Sunday
All liquor shops will be closed on Sunday (4) due to the 76th Independence Day, the Exice Department said.
Source:DAILY MIRROR2024-2-1773 -
Protest against president's visit to Kelaniya University
President Ranil Wickremesinghe visited Kelaniya University to declare open the new building on the premises of the Department of Pali and Buddhist Studies at the university this morning. The students of Kelaniya Universi…
Source:DAILY MIRROR2024-2-1517 -
Rapist who married victim acquitted
An accused who stood indicted with the abduction and rape of a 16 year old girl was acquitted by Galle High Court Judge Kavindya Nanayakkara when the Defence Counsel and the police informed court that the victim and the…
2024-1-31303 -
Imran Khan, wife sentenced to 14 years in state gifts case
Pakistan’s former Prime Minister Imran Khan and his wife Bushra Bibi have been sentenced to 14 years in jail in a case related to illegal selling of state gifts.
Source:DAILY MIRROR2024-1-31572 -
Yala, Bundala safari jeep fares to be increased from February 1: Association
The Yala Safari Jeep Association has decided to increase the fare of the Yala and Bundala safari jeeps from February 1, Association President Ajith Priyantha said.
Source:DAILY MIRROR2024-1-30488 -
Yala, Bundala safari jeep fares to be increased from February 1: Association
The Yala Safari Jeep Association has decided to increase the fare of the Yala and Bundala safari jeeps from February 1, Association President Ajith Priyantha said.
Source:DAILY MIRROR2024-1-30513 -
Yala, Bundala safari jeep fares to be increased from February 1: Association
The Yala Safari Jeep Association has decided to increase the fare of the Yala and Bundala safari jeeps from February 1, Association President Ajith Priyantha said.
Source:DAILY MIRROR2024-1-30738 -
Card payments’ merchant fee shouldn’t be borne by customers: CB Deputy Governor
Merchant fees which are at most times conveniently passed on to the customer should not be borne by the customer, the Central Bank asserted this week.
Source:DAILY MIRROR2024-1-26695 -
Daughter of legendary music director Ilaiyaraaja dies of cancer in Sri Lanka
Legendary music director Ilaiyaraaja's daughter and playback singer Bhavatharini died of cancer on Thursday (25) in Sri Lanka.
Source:DAILY MIRROR2024-1-26693 -
Economic consequences of Online Safety Bill should be considered: Harsha
Economic consequences of the Online Safety Bill should be considered by the government though there is a need for regulating social media, SJB MP Harsha de Silva said yesterday.
Source:DAILY MIRROR2024-1-25437 -
Special security programme today to ensure safety of Sri Pada pilgrims
Nallathanniya police announced the implementation of a special security programme on Poya Day today to ensure the safety of Sri Pada pilgrims, the police said.
Source:DAILY MIRROR2024-1-25477 -
Speaker endorses Office of National Unity and Reconciliation Bill
Speaker Mahinda Yapa Abeywardena announced today that he has endorsed the Office of National Unity and Reconciliation Bill. The Bill therefore becomes law with effect from today.
Source:DAILY MIRROR2024-1-24674 -
Sri Lanka Navy says ready for Red Sea deployment
Although a date has not been fixed, the Sri Lanka Navy said yesterday that it is now prepared to send a deployment to the Red Sea to assist in defending shipping lanes from Houthi activities, once the government greenli…
Source:DAILY MIRROR2024-1-241095 -
Police launch CCTV based traffic violations detection programme
The police today launched the special programme aimed at identifying motorists violating traffic rules through the CCTV system in Colombo.
Source:DAILY MIRROR2024-1-22620 -
NPP Dilemma: Rhetoric vs. Reality, Present Ideology vs.Past Ideology
With vital elections looming on the horizon , rhetorical remarks from across the political divide have become the norm for each passing day.
Source:DAILY MIRROR2024-1-22928 -
Offensive number plate bikers arrested
Traffic police in Boralesgamuwa intercepted a motorcycle displaying a highly offensive Sinhala word P......A in English characters and arrested two young men riding it.
Source:DAILY MIRROR2024-1-20527 -
Murky reasons for milk production drop in Sri Lanka
Sri Lanka’s dairy industry is facing a major crisis, with around 14,000 small-scale farms shutting down and milk production declining sharply as revealed yesterday by the Committee on Public Accounts (COPA) in Parliamen…
Source:DAILY MIRROR2024-1-20576 -
Sri Lanka remains open for positive role in dousing India-Maldives tension
Sri Lanka remains open to play a positive role in dousing tension between India and the Maldives in the greater interest of regional peace, Daily Mirror learns.
Source:DAILY MIRROR2024-1-20569 -
Police vow stringent action against Sub Inspector in shooting incident after pursuit
A Special Investigation Unit is probing the tragic incident in Narammala where a 41-year-old man lost his life when police accidentally opened fire on him.
Source:DAILY MIRROR2024-1-19931 -
Public urged to beware of rising influenza-like illnesses
In the wake of the rising influenza-like illnesses in an unusual rate, health experts are urging the public to beware of symptoms such as fever, cough, sore throat, runny or stuffy nose, muscle or body aches, headaches a…
Source:DAILY MIRROR2024-1-19580 -
Parents bear 30% of tuition costs, mirroring government spending on school education
With the current competitive education pattern, parents have to spend 30 percent on tuition classes as much as the government spends on school education, Finance State Minister Ranjith Siyambalapitiya said.
Source:DAILY MIRROR2024-1-17825 -
President justifies Sri Lanka’s participation in red sea security operations
President Ranil Wickremesinghe, in his meeting with the ambassadors of the West Asian countries, is reported to have justified the decision to join Us-led operations to protect merchant vessels from attacks by Houthi reb…
Source:DAILY MIRROR2024-1-12628 -
Customs seize Rs.144Mn worth massive cigarette stocks sent from Cambodia, Dubai
Sri Lanka Customs yesterday displayed a massive cigarette stock worth over Rs.144 million, which was seized recently after they arrived in the country from Cambodia and Dubai as used clothes and cashew.
Source:DAILY MIRROR2024-1-11980 -
Anti-Terrorism Bill unveiled: Government faces criticism despite revisions
After much wrangling with the sections of the international community and civil society activists, the government yesterday presented the Anti-Terrorism Bill to be enacted in repeal of the current draconian Prevention of…
Source:DAILY MIRROR2024-1-11982 -
Sri Lanka reports over 1,500 leprosy cases including children
Observing a significant increase in leprosy cases, a total of 1,550 leprosy cases were logged in 2023 with 173 cases being reported among school children.
Source:DAILY MIRROR2024-1-10697 -
MPs can be suspended for three months if found guilty of any offence
The Attorney General has informed Speaker Mahinda Yapa Abeywardena that Members of Parliament can be suspended for a maximum of three months if they are found guilty of any offence.
Source:DAILY MIRROR2024-1-9768 -
Health professionals launch token strike over unfair allowance raise
Colombo, Jan 09 (Daily Mirror) - Professionals from the Supplementary Medical Services sector initiated a token strike today at 8:00 a.m., expressing their discontent with the government's refusal to grant them the Distu…
Source:DAILY MIRROR2024-1-9698 -
Doctors’ allowances increased to Rs. 70,000, 25% increase for university teachers
The government has approved the President's proposal to double the Disturbance, Availability and Transport (DAT) allowance for doctors up to Rs. 70,000, the President's Media Division (PMD) said.
Source:DAILY MIRROR2024-1-9756 -
Lasantha was killed with ulterior motive to silence all journalists: BASL President
Journalist Lasantha Wickrematunge was killed with an ulterior motive to silence all journalists and the authorities have failed to bring the culprits to book even after 15 years of his murder, the Bar Association of Sri …
Source:SunOnline International2024-1-8686 -
Rajiv assassination case convict made witness in Kerala drug seizure case
A Sri Lankan with Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) links and convicted for involvement in former prime minister Rajiv Gandhi’s assassination, has been made a witness in connection with the seizure of a large quan…
Source:DAILY MIRROR2024-1-4881 -
NPP has absolutely no idea how to run a country: Harsha
The claims made by top economists of the National People’s Power (NPP) that a future NPP government will not honour Sri Lanka’s USD 12 billion ISB debt shows that the NPP has no idea how to run a country, SJB MP and ec…
Source:DAILY MIRROR2024-1-41008 -
Testing delay hinders Basmati rice imports from Pakistan
Delays in local testing by Sri Lankan authorities hinder the utilization of the total quota of Bamsati rice imports from Pakistan allocated under the Free Trade Agreement (FTA) between the two countries, Daily Mirror lea…
Source:DAILY MIRROR2024-1-4627 -
Death toll rises to 62 as survivors face rain and landslides
Japanese rescuers were scrambling to search for survivors as authorities warned of landslides and heavy rain after a powerful earthquake that killed at least 62 people.
Source:DAILY MIRROR2024-1-3794 -
King’s Honours for Sri Lankan-origin pioneer in tracking technology
A Sri Lankan-origin pioneer of location-tracking technology has been appointed OBE in the King's New Year Honours.
Source:DAILY MIRROR2023-12-31684 -
Death linked to alleged medical negligence raises concerns
Minister of Health Dr Ramesh Pathirana has urgently requested a comprehensive report from the Director of the Colombo National Hospital over a tragic death of a patient following the administration of high levels of carb…
Source:DAILY MIRROR2023-12-31948 -
Fisheries Corporation drains Rs.100 million monthly due to corruption
The Sri Lanka Fisheries Corporation is losing as much as Rs.100 million monthly due to fish purchases through private traders, rather than striking direct deals with fishermen, inside sources said.
Source:DAILY MIRROR2023-12-291039 -
Colombo residents should be vigilant on COVID and other diseases: CMC
While assuring that there is no outbreak of COVID or any other infectious diseases in Colombo city at the moment, an official from Colombo Municipal Council (CMC) said residents of the city should take precautions to pre…
Source:DAILY MIRROR2023-12-29652 -
Leadership Council for UNP during the New Year
The UNP is to appoint a leadership council to run the party during the new year, with party leader Ranil Wickremesinghe expecting to hand over some powers to the new body.
Source:DAILY MIRROR2023-12-271018 -
No expert team appointed for this year to assess marine environment damage
The damage caused to the marine environment after the X-Press Pearl ship tragedy should be calculated annually, and an expert research committee from the Marine Environment Protection Authority (MEPA) must be appointed …
Source:DAILY MIRROR2023-12-27727 -
Liquor shops to be closed on December 25, 26
All liquor shops across the country will be closed on December 25 and 26 in view of Christmas and Poya Day, the Excise Department said.
Source:Kuensel2023-12-24604 -
Surge in police raids creates overcrowding chaos in Prisons
Prisons across the country are facing a serious problem of too many people crammed into limited space. The situation has gotten worse due to increased police operations, with over 10,000 suspects nabbed in a recent crack…
Source:DAILY MIRROR2023-12-24895 -
Newly found COVID sub variant in Sri Lanka?
With the uptick of cases of influenza-like illnesses in Sri Lanka, medical experts reckon that JN.1 — an Omicron sub-lineage may be seen in the community.
Source:DAILY MIRROR2023-12-221052 -
First batch departs for Israeli agricultural jobs
The first group selected for jobs in the Israeli agricultural sector left for Israel from the Katunayake Airport last night (18), the Sri Lanka Bureau of Foreign Employment (SLBFE) said.
Source:DAILY MIRROR2023-12-191029 -
Sri Lanka declares pause on foreign research vessels for one year
Amid geopolitical strain, Sri Lanka has decided to have a one year moratorium in allowing foreign vessels in conducting research in the country’s territorial waters, a minister said.
Source:DAILY MIRROR2023-12-191408 -
Minister Alles sets deadline against drugs and underworld
Public Security Minister Tiran Alles said that a special operation targeting drug-related activities and the underworld is set to commence tomorrow.
Source:DAILY MIRROR2023-12-171160 -
Major General Peiris appointed as new Army Chief of Staff
Major General W.H.K.S Peiris of Gajaba Regiment has been appointed as the new Chief of Staff of the Sri Lanka Army with effect from 16 December 2023.
Source:DAILY MIRROR2023-12-161103 -
SLPP appoints new office bearers, but Basil’s post vacant
The Sri Lanka Podujana Peramuna (SLPP) appointed its new office bearers today but left the post of national organizer vacant this time with a request for Basil Rajapaksa to take over at one point, a party official said.
Source:Kuensel2023-12-161186 -
Medical fraternity concerned about composition of SLMC
A controversy has surfaced regarding the appointees to the Medical Council by the previous minister of health suggesting that he had violated the Medical Ordinance.
Source:DAILY MIRROR2023-12-14565 -
Maximum retail price of MOP fertiliser announced at Rs. 9,000
The government-owned fertilizer companies were advised to declare the maximum price at which MOP fertilizer (Muriate of Potash) can be sold as Rs. 9,000.
Source:DAILY MIRROR2023-12-131061 -
IMF wants SL to finalize deals with creditors ahead second review in June
Sri Lanka needs to enter into agreements with its official and private creditors before the second review of the Extended Fund Facility (EFF), which is expected to be concluded by the end of the first half of next year, …
Source:DAILY MIRROR2023-12-13902 -
Sri Lanka greenlights nuclear power amidst global interest
In the wake of the organisations from countries such as Russia, China, Denmark and the United States proposing to invest in nuclear energy, Sri Lanka Atomic Energy Authority (SLAEA) has given the green light for nuke pow…
Source:DAILY MIRROR2023-12-12723 -
Government faces headwinds in Parliament
The government faced headwinds in Parliament yesterday in its attempt to boost revenue by enacting a piece of legislation to reduce the VAT-exempted list from 138 categories of items to 97, a move that will have a two pe…
Source:DAILY MIRROR2023-12-11824 -
Church watchman killed to steal church’s donation box
A 67-year-old man, who served as the watchman of a church in Hatton, was brutally hacked to death during an attempt to steal cash from the church's donation box.
Source:DAILY MIRROR2023-12-101018 -
30,000 desert security forces since 2021: COPF reveals
Around 30,000 have deserted tri forces since 2021, the Committee on Public Finance (COPF) revealed yesterday.
Source:DAILY MIRROR2023-12-8850 -
900 licenses issued to expatriate workers to import electric vehicles: Manusha
A total of 900 licenses have been issued for the import of electric vehicles based on the amount of money legally sent to Sri Lanka by expatriate workers, Labour and Foreign Employment Minister Manusha Nanayakkara said.
Source:DAILY MIRROR2023-12-8525 -
Spine-chilling ragging continue to plague university system
With another inhuman case of ragging reported from Sri Jayewardenepura University, Higher Education Minister Suren Raghavan said many cases of harassment of juniors by their seniors within the universities go unreported …
Source:DAILY MIRROR2023-12-7471
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