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Investments in professional education are investments in institutional strength and national progress

Sri Lanka, Feb. 20 -- Prime Minister Dr. Harini Amarasuriya said that strengthening Sri Lanka's professional education framework and aligning it with internationally recognised standards is essential ... Read More


Navy nets US$ 598,250 to Consolidated Fund in less than four months

Sri Lanka, Feb. 20 -- It has been revealed that Avant Guard Maritime Services has failed to pay the Sri Lanka Navy Rs.782 million due for the period from December 1, 2014, to November 13, 2015, the De... Read More


Assets worth over Rs.3089 Mn of 88 persons in organized crime frozen

Sri Lanka, Feb. 20 -- Assets worth over Rs.3089 million belonging to 88 individuals involved in organized crime, drug trafficking, and money laundering have been frozen so far, Public Security and Par... Read More


No LP Gas shortage, Laugfs supply delay has caused panic - Minister

Sri Lanka, Feb. 20 -- Trade, Commerce, Food Security and Co-operative Development Minister Wasantha Samarasinghe told Parliament that there is no LP Gas shortage as alleged by the Opposition, but a di... Read More


High improperly registered SIM cards, a cause for concern - Deputy Minister

Sri Lanka, Feb. 20 -- Roughly 897,802 SIM cards were flagged as having no identified individual owner, Digital Economy Deputy Minister Eranga Weeraratne told Parliament yesterday. In addition 245,811... Read More


AI next frontier of economic, cultural cooperation - President

Sri Lanka, Feb. 20 -- President Anura Kumara Dissanayake stated that Sri Lanka is prepared to share common values on artificial intelligence, ensuring that no one is left behind and to move forward co... Read More


Heavy showers forecast across multiple provinces

Sri Lanka, Feb. 20 -- Showers will occur at times in Northern, North-central, Eastern, Uva and Central provinces. Fairly heavy falls about 75 mm are likely at some places in Eastern province and in M... Read More


Parliamentary Select Committee appointed to review Provincial Council electoral system

Sri Lanka, Feb. 20 -- A Parliamentary Select Committee has been appointed to investigate and report on the electoral system under which Provincial Council elections should be conducted. The Committee... Read More


Former First Lady fails to appear before CID

Sri Lanka, Feb. 20 -- Former First Lady Maithree Wickremesinghe has notified the Criminal Investigation Department (CID) that she will not be able to attend a scheduled appearance today, February 20. ... Read More


Anusha Pelpita granted bail

Sri Lanka, Feb. 20 -- The Colombo Chief Magistrate's Court has ordered the release of former Ministry Secretary Anusha Pelpita on bail. Pelpita had been remanded in custody over allegations involving... Read More