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State Ministry of Regional Cooperation launches Creative Economy Programme
The State Ministry of Regional Co-operation has launched a “Creative Economy Programme” with the view towards contributing to the country’s economy and promoting Sri Lanka’s cultural heritage. The ‘creative economy’ is a rapidly expanding segment of the global economy and has made a crucial contribution towards generating employment, income and exports. Based on creativity, it […]
MV X-Press Pearl: Port City Colombo donates Rs. 2 mn worth PPE to support cleanup
Port City Colombo donated over Rs. 2 million worth Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) to the Marine Environment Protection Authority (MEPA) yesterday (28) to support its ongoing efforts to clean up the debris and chemical waste collected on the coastline resulting from the MV X-PRESS PEARL ship fire. The MEPA, together with the tri-forces, undertook the […]
VIDEO: Are Swiss banks in trouble?
A global clampdown on tax evasion, led by U.S. law authorities, has transformed the banking industry in Switzerland. Without its famed reputation for secrecy, wealthy foreigners no longer see it as a haven to hide their money. So how have Swiss banks adapted?
President decides not to relax travel restrictions until June 07th
President Gotabaya Rajapaksa has decided not to relax travel restrictions until June 07. The decision was taken by the President at a meeting with the Special Committee on COVID 19 Control held at the Presidential Secretariat this morning (28). Initially, it was decided to relax travel restrictions on three selected days during the travel restriction […]
Export Development Board Supports Farmers & Processors to obtain SL Organic Certification
The Sri Lanka Export Development Board (EDB) is implementing an assistance scheme to enable farmers and processors in Sri Lanka to obtain organic certification as per the Sri Lanka Organic Standard – SLS 1324:2018. The certificates will be issued by the certification institutes accredited for SLS 1324:2018 by the Sri Lanka Accreditation Board (SLAB). This […]
USD 200Mn Financial Assistance from ADB for Second I-road Program
Bridging the urban and rural gap by providing services and infrastructure facilities equally across all segments of the country is one of the key focus of the Government Policy Framework. Developing transport network to ensure an efficient and environmentally friendly public transport system will support achieving this envisaged target of the Government. Accordingly, the Government […]
MV X-Press Pearl: Draught remains steady & no trim observes; SLPA clarifies its position
Indian High Commission in Sri Lanka says that relentless efforts by the teams from India and Sri Lanka are matched by incremental results as the draught of MV X-Press Pearl remains steady and no list or trim is observed. Meanwhile, the Sri Lanka Ports Authority releasing a statement clarified its position regarding the sudden fire […]
VIDEO: German researchers claimed to have found cause of blood clotting events
German researchers on Wednesday said that based on laboratory research they have found the cause of rare but serious blood clotting events among some people who have received COVID-19 vaccine made by AstraZeneca and Johnson & Johnson.
Provision of essential Medical Equipment for COVID-19 centres in Sri Lanka
The Ministry of Health, (MOH) organized a ceremony with UNOPS to handover the first batch of 40 essential High-flow Oxygen machines and 100 Syringe Pumps for use in COVID-19 treatment Centres in Sri Lanka, on 12 May 2021.The equipment handed is part of the World Bank’s emergency procurement support to COVID-19 response projects valued at […]
Sanjay Rajaratnam sworn in as new Attorney General
President’s Counsel Sanjay Rajaratnam was sworn in as the new Attorney General before President Gotabaya Rajapaksa at the Presidential Secretariat, today (26). Sanjaya Rajaratnam is the 48th Attorney General of Sri Lanka.He has been serving the Attorney General’s Department for the last 34 years, he went onto hold the post of Senior State Counsel, Deputy […]