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Mining permit powers from GSMB to Pradeshiya Sabhas

Sri Lanka, Oct. 26 -- The Government has decided to devolve mining permit authority from the Geological Survey and Mines Bureau (GSMB) to Local Councils after the floods and landslides worsened due to... Read More


Govt goes for national mining policy amid foreign investor surge

Sri Lanka, Oct. 26 -- Drive towards industrial value addition Investors to plan their ventures with confidence and support Foreign investors are showing a strong interest in Sri Lanka's mineral resour... Read More


Ishara Sewwandi held under 90-day detention ord

Srilanka, Oct. 19 -- A 90-day detention order has been issued against Ishara Sewwandi, the main suspect in the murder of underworld figure Ganemulla Sanjeewa. She was arrested in Kathmandu and extradi... Read More


Thundershowers to continue throughout the week

Srilanka, Oct. 19 -- The authorities have cleared a landslide blocked road in the Riverston area of the Matale district following three days of continuous heavy rainfall, said the Director of the Nati... Read More


Agriculture Ministry to explore egg-based exports amid surplus

Sri Lanka, Oct. 12 -- Senior officials of the Ministry of Agriculture, Livestock and Irrigation will meet shortly to discuss measures to promote egg consumption in the country and explore export oppor... Read More


Red light for politically connected encroachers

Srilanka, Oct. 5 -- Demarcations neglected for over 50 years Construction of two hotels in Kalawewa reserve stopped The Ministry of Lands and Irrigation, during its ongoing surveys and demarcations la... Read More


Colombo Fire Service to be expanded after Pettah blaze

Sri Lanka, Sept. 28 -- The Colombo Municipal Council Fire Service Department is stepping up recruitment and expanding its facilities to strengthen fire safety and emergency response across the city, A... Read More


PTA replacement process expedited

Sri Lanka, Sept. 14 -- A high-powered committee appointed by the Ministry of Justice is expeditiously drafting the new counter-terrorism legislation, Deputy Justice and National Integration Minister M... Read More


Red light for crime-linked police officers and politicians

Sri Lanka, Aug. 31 -- Public Security and Parliamentary Affairs Minister Ananda Wijepala said the Government is moving decisively to dismantle underworld violence in the country, in the backdrop of th... Read More


Govt set to reform Intellectual Property Act

Sri Lanka, Aug. 24 -- USD 3 million in royalties frozen overseas Recommendations to be made within three months In line with WIPO standards Trade, Commerce, Food Security and Cooperative Development M... Read More