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EDB steps up efforts to expand graphite exports

Sri Lanka, Aug. 4 -- The Sri Lanka Export Development Board is stepping up efforts to expand the country's mineral export sector by focusing on the graphite industry. Following a recent field visit t... और पढ़ें


Drug detection sensors introduced to Metro buses

Sri Lanka, Aug. 4 -- Lanka Metro Transit introduced a new Metro Bus service equipped with drug detection sensor technology with the aim of ensuring a more reliable and safe public transport service wh... और पढ़ें


Sri Lanka loses Rs. 17.3 billion annually in cigarette tax revenue

Sri Lanka, Aug. 4 -- Sri Lanka loses an estimated Rs. 17.3 billion in cigarette tax revenue each year, an amount sufficient to fund the annual budget of the 1990 Suwa Seriya ambulance service almost f... और पढ़ें


MP Namal Rajapakse demands immediate fair price for paddy farmers

Sri Lanka, Aug. 4 -- Opposition MP and Sri Lanka Podujana Peramuna (SLPP) National Organiser Namal Rajapaksa called on the government to immediately provide a fair price for paddy farmers' harvests, c... और पढ़ें


UNDP to focus on jobs, reforms and growth in Sri Lanka

Sri Lanka, Aug. 4 -- The United Nations Development Program (UNDP) is beginning the design of its next five-year Country Program for Sri Lanka, with employment creation, economic prosperity, and faste... और पढ़ें


IAJ calls on Sri Lanka to reconsider proposed extension of judges' retirement age

Sri Lanka, Aug. 4 -- The International Association of Judges (IAJ) called on the Government of Sri Lanka to reconsider its proposed legislation to extend the retirement age of the judges of the Suprem... और पढ़ें


Fishing, naval communities warned of rough seas

Sri Lanka, Aug. 4 -- Naval and fishing communities are advised not to sail in the sea areas from Puttalam to Potuvil until further notice due to strong winds and rough seas. The Department of Meteoro... और पढ़ें


Bail granted to 25 suspects in illegal gem mining incident

Sri Lanka, Aug. 4 -- Horana Magistrate Lakmini Vidanagamage ordered the release of 25 suspects held in remand custody regarding the illegal gem mining incident in the Wagawatta area of Kaluganga on Au... और पढ़ें


New Child Rights Bill moves forward after Cabinet approval

Sri Lanka, Aug. 4 -- Cabinet approved a proposal to fast-track the drafting of a new Child Rights Bill aimed at strengthening the protection and welfare of children in Sri Lanka. The proposed legisla... और पढ़ें


Expressway seat belt grace period extended until September 19

Sri Lanka, Aug. 4 -- Cabinet approval was granted to amend the Motor Traffic (Expressways) Regulations No. 2 of 2011, aiming to minimise the number of deaths and injuries caused by road crashes occurr... और पढ़ें