Economic impact of bond scam yet to be fully calculated: PM
The economic impact of the Treasury Bond scam had not been assessed, Prime Minister Dr. Harini Amarasuriya told Parliament yesterday.…
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China donates Rs. 43 Mn worth of aid to support Lankan women and children
The All-China Women’s Federation (ACWF) has extended a major donation valued at 1,000,000 RMB (around Rs. 43 million) to bolster…
Parliament Oversight Committee raises concerns over quality of private university degrees
Sri Lanka’s private universities came under sharp scrutiny yesterday as the Sectoral Oversight Committee on Education, Manpower and Human Capital…
Sluice gates opened as heavy rains spark flood alerts countrywide
Widespread heavy rainfall has prompted authorities to open sluice gates at multiple reservoirs and issue a series of flood warnings…
CB: Lanka’s forex reserves set to reach post-crisis high in December
Sri Lanka’s foreign exchange reserves were expected to hit a post-crisis high by the end of the year, driven by…
Allocating funds alone is not sufficient. Policies must be implemented through a strong institutional framework – PM
Prime Minister Dr. Harini Amarasuriya stated that the highest amount allocated for education has been marked in this year’s budget…
Special attention must be given to the quality and safety of early childhood education for children of a critical age group — Prime Minister
Prime Minister Dr. Harini Amarasuriya stated that special attention must be directed towards ensuring the quality and safety of early…
Sri Lanka Navy thwarts insecticide smuggling attempt in Puttalam
In an operation underscoring its commitment to maritime security, the Sri Lanka Navy intercepted a dinghy and seized a cache…
Govt. didn’t promise to allocate 6% of GDP to education this year: PM
Prime Minister Harini Amarasuriya yesterday (25) denied as baseless claims that the government had promised to allocate 6% of GDP…
Cabinet nod for renewed agreement with Italy on mutual recognition of driving licences
The Cabinet of Ministers has approved the signing of a renewed agreement with the Italian government on the mutual recognition…