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An after-action review to strengthen national disaster response framework held

Sri Lanka, March 2 -- The large-scale flooding and landslides caused by 'Cyclone Ditwah' required rapid, coordinated action across multiple civilian and military agencies. While the response mitigated... Read More


Education reform programme requires support, co-operation of all stakeholders - President's Secretary

Sri Lanka, March 2 -- A discussion to review the current progress of the new education reform process and to deliberate on other matters relating to the education sector was held at the Presidential S... Read More


Committee to formulate national policy on Medical Education - PM

Sri Lanka, March 2 -- Prime Minister Dr. Harini Amarasuriya stated that a committee will be appointed to formulate a national policy on medical education, following requests by student unions emphasis... Read More


Government must anticipate risks, strengthen contingency plans - Namal

Sri Lanka, March 2 -- SLPP MP Namal Rajapaksa yesterday said the Government must anticipate risks, strengthen contingency plans and support those who could be affected from the tension in Middle East.... Read More


Sri Lanka calls for restraint in the Middle East

Sri Lanka, March 2 -- Sri Lanka expresses deep concern over the rapid escalation of hostilities in the Middle East, which poses a serious threat to regional stability and to international peace and se... Read More


Fuel distribution continuing as usual - Association

Sri Lanka, March 2 -- The Ceylon Petroleum Distributors Association says that there is no need to panic as fuel distribution activities are continuing across the country. Its executive committee memb... Read More


Property loan limit of Government employees increased to Rs.5 Mn

Sri Lanka, March 2 -- The Government has decided to increase the property loan limit of Rs.3 million provided to Government employees at concessional interest rates to Rs.5 million. The loan limit wi... Read More


QR-based fuel quota if panic buying continues - Deputy Minister

Sri Lanka, March 2 -- The government may be compelled to re-introduce the QR-based fuel distribution system if panic buying and stockpiling continue, Energy Deputy Minister Arkam Ilyas warned. He said... Read More


Foreign Ministry monitoring situation in ME, hotlines activated

Sri Lanka, March 2 -- The Foreign Affairs, Foreign Employment and Tourism Ministry of Sri Lanka yesterday said it is closely monitoring the evolving security situation in the Middle East.Sri Lanka tra... Read More


Flights from BIA to Middle East destinations suspended

Sri Lanka, March 2 -- Flights scheduled to depart from the Katunayake Airport (BIA) to many Middle East destinations had been temporarily suspended yesterday as airspaces of all countries in the Middl... Read More