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'Govt always keeps door open for discussions'

Sri Lanka, Aug. 25 -- Health and Mass Media Minister Dr. Nalinda Jayatissa stated that the strong public response to the recent postal strike should serve as a lesson to all trade unions (TUs), expres... Read More


Minister sticks to his guns on postal OT payments, fingerprint attendance system

Sri Lanka, Aug. 20 -- Health and Mass Media Minister Dr. Nalinda Jayatissa stated that the Government will not alter its position regarding the ongoing trade union action by postal workers. He emphasi... Read More


Cyber threats: Ministries directed to seek Cyber Protection Operations Center help

Sri Lanka, Aug. 20 -- The Government has decided to direct the Secretaries and heads of relevant ministries to seek continuous professional support from the National Cyber Protection Operations Center... Read More


Rs.5 Mn loan scheme for agri sector entrepreneurs

Sri Lanka, Aug. 20 -- The Cabinet of Ministers on Monday (18) approved the implementation of a concessionary loan scheme of Rs.5 million per individual for agricultural entrepreneurs, aimed at encoura... Read More


Rs. 1 Mn for inmates leaving care centers

Sri Lanka, Aug. 20 -- The Government on Monday (18) decided to provide financial assistance of Rs. 1 million per individual, to young persons leaving institutional care centers, enabling them to build... Read More


Underutilised lands to be given to SMEs for economically viable projects

Sri Lanka, Aug. 13 -- The government has announced plans to invite private investments, including those from Small and Medium-sized Enterprises (SMEs), to make use of underutilised lands owned by gove... Read More


No satellites registered with ITU as 'SupremeSat One' or 'ChinaSat 12' - Minister

Sri Lanka, Aug. 13 -- Mass Media Minister Dr.Nalinda Jayatissa said there is currently no satellite registered under Sri Lanka's name in the records of the International Telecommunication Union (ITU),... Read More


Arrested gangster 'Walas Kata' jumps from Police detention

Sri Lanka, Aug. 11 -- Police have reported that organised gang member Thilina Sampath, alias Walas Kata, sustained injuries while attempting to escape from custody at the Western Province North Crime ... Read More


Country's export revenue hits USD 8.4 Bn in first half

Sri Lanka, Aug. 8 -- Export Development Board (EDB) Chairman Mangala Wijesinghe announced that Sri Lanka's export revenue for the first half of 2025 amounted to USD 8.4 billion, marking an increase of... Read More


School girl collapses to death in bus

Sri Lanka, Aug. 4 -- Sri Lanka Police reported that a 11-year-old girl died after fainting on a school bus due to a sudden illness. The incident occurred after school when the girl boarded the bus and... Read More