Interim Vote on Account to cover initial 2025 expenditures
The interim Vote on Account for recurrent and capital expenditures, the servicing of public debt,
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Govt. gives Rs. 44 billion boost for locally manufactured medicines
The Government has approved the procurement of medicines and medical supplies worth over Rs. 44 billion from local manufacturers, aiming to address shortages in hospitals and clinics, while giving a boost to the pharmaceutical industry.
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Development Officers.create ense situation near Education Ministry
A tense situation has been reported in front of the Ministry of Education at Isurupaya, Battaramulla as the police attempted to disperse protesting Development Officers.
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Committee report on privileges of MPs and ex-Presidents presented to President
The report of the committee which was appointed to review the allowances, perks and privileges provided to Members of Parliament, Ministers and former Presidents has been handed over to President Anura Kumara Dissanayke.
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Hambantota Port gets a USD 41 million state-of-the-art crane
The Hambantota International Port Group (HIPG) announced a significant investment of US dollars 41 million in state-of-the-art crane technology, set to be fully operational by January 2025.
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Sri Lanka to defer imputed rental tax rejecting IMF condition
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A controversial imputed tax on housing promoted by the International Monetary Fund, with rents on second houses already taxed will be deferred, a senior advisor to Sri Lanka President Anura Kumara Dissanayake has said.
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Murdu Fernando sworn in as new Chief Justice
Supreme Court Judge, Justice Murdu Fernando took oath as Sri Lanka’s new Chief Justice this morning (02) before President Anura Dissanayake.
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Bureaucratic delay puts over 200 specialists at risk of retirement
A delay in issuing a crucial circular/Gazette has put over 200 specialist doctors in Sri Lanka at risk of premature retirement, threatening the country’s public health service
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MPs, Ministers refuse luxury vehicles due to low fuel efficiency: Speaker
Claiming that there is a large fleet of unused luxury vehicles, Speaker Dr. Shoka Ranwala said yesterday most MPs and Ministers refuse to use luxury vehicles due to their low fuel efficiency.
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Three suspects arrested for promoting banned LTTE activities via social media
The Criminal Investigation Department (CID) and the Terrorism Investigation Division (TID) arrested three individuals for disturbing public peace by promoting LTTE Mahaviru commemorations.
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