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Cabinet approves implementation of the project for integrated rural-urban development and resilience to climate changes
The Cabinet of Ministers has approved the proposal presented by the Minister of Agriculture, Livestock, Land, and Irrigation to implement the proposed project for ‘integrated rural-urban development ...
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Cabinet nod to revise sub – section 8:5 of Chapter XII of Segment I of the Establishments Code
Chapter XII of Segment I of the Establishments Code contains provisions on government officers’ leave. A government officer applying for overseas leave without completing a continuous service period ...
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Committee to be appointed to review and simplify the existing rules and regulations in the public service
The district and divisional administration mechanism is still implemented based on the ordinances enacted during the period of the British Colonial rule and the Acts and regulations imposed by the Sri ...
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Italian Naval Ship ANTONIO MARCEGLIA calls at Port of Colombo
The Italian Naval Ship ANTONIO MARCEGLIA arrived at the port of Colombo on a replenishment visit this morning (05 Feb 25). The visiting ship was welcomed by the Sri Lanka Navy in compliance with naval ...
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Cabinet nod to import coconuts and coconut products equivalent to 200 million coconuts
The Secretaries to the Ministries of Industries and Entrepreneurship Development as well as Plantation and Community Infrastructure Facilities were ordered at the meeting of the Cabinet of Ministers ...
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Sri Lanka’s apparel industry charts a course for growth
The Sri Lanka Apparel Exporters Association (SLAEA) held its 42nd Annual General Meeting, reaffirming its commitment to driving the industry forward amid evolving global challenges. Rajitha Jayasuriya ...
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‘GovPay’, first step to digitalise government services
GovPay,’ Sri Lanka’s first step toward digitalising government services, will be officially launched on February 7, according to the President’s Media Division. The initiative is designed to ...
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Ghana wants more for its cashews, but it’s a tough nut to crack
The Accra street vendor looks at me, bemused. I’m trying to establish how the rather flimsy 30g bag of roasted cashew nuts she’s selling, beside a sweltering highway in Ghana’s capital, costs me the ...
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Showers or thundershowers may occur at a few places in Galle, Matara, Kaluthara and Rathnapura districts in the evening or night
WEATHER FORECAST FOR 05 FEBRUARY 2025 Issued at 05.30 a.m. on 05 February 2025 by the Department of Meteorology Misty conditions can be expected at some places in Western, Sabaragamuwa, Central, Uva ...
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Konstas leaves Sri Lanka to play Sheffield Shield
Sam Konstas’ Sri Lanka tour is officially over with the teenage star returning to Australia to play Sheffield Shield cricket for New South Wales. Despite an impressive first two Tests, Konstas was ...
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Canada plays politics with Sri Lanka again ahead of its national election
UK Premier Keir Starmer reiterated his Government’s commitment to addressing justice, accountability of reconciliation in Sri Lanka and issues faced by Tamils, including advocating for human rights ...
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Billionaire and spiritual leader the Aga Khan dies
Billionaire philanthropist and spiritual leader Aga Khan has died at the age of 88, his charity the Aga Khan Development Network has announced. Prince Karim Aga Khan was the 49th hereditary imam of ...