President, PM and teachers’ trade unions discuss education reform process
A meeting between President Anura Kumara Dissanayake, Prime Minister Dr Harini Amarasuriya and representatives of teachers’ trade unions was held this afternoon (13) at the Presidential Secretariat, according to the President’s Media Division. MORE..
- Digital card system introduced for fuel supply to govt vehicles
- Cabinet approval to implement National Fisheries and Aquaculture Policy
- Myanmar donates 500 MT of rice to cyclone victims in Sri Lanka
- Wimal Weerawansa ends ‘Satyagraha’ against education reforms
- UN report urges accountability for conflict-related sexual violence in Sri Lanka
- Iran official says 2,000 people have been killed in unrest
- Committee on Public Finance directs amendments to ‘Aswesuma’ criteria
- President, PM and teachers’ trade unions discuss education reform process
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Committee on Public Finance directs amendments to ‘Aswesuma’ criteria
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UN report urges accountability for conflict-related sexual violence in Sri Lanka
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Wimal Weerawansa ends ‘Satyagraha’ against education reforms
Former Minister Wimal Weerawansa, who had been engaging in a continuous ‘Satyagraha’ campaign in front of the Education Ministry, has decided to conclude the agitation. MORE..
Myanmar donates 500 MT of rice to cyclone victims in Sri Lanka
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Cabinet approval to implement National Fisheries and Aquaculture Policy
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Digital card system introduced for fuel supply to govt vehicles
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Proposal to increase minimum purchasing price of Samba and Kiri Samba paddy varieties approved
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Govt to continue programme to grant Rs. 6,000 allowance to purchase school stationery
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Cabinet nod given to expand project on management of hypertension and diabetes
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Cabinet approves increase in festival advance for state employees
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Education reforms related to Grade 6 deferred to 2027 - Cabinet Spokesman
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Cabinet approves recruitment of over 23,000 teachers
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Govt ready to debate no-confidence motion against PM - Cabinet Spokesman
The government has expressed its readiness to debate the no-confidence motion to be brought forth by opposition MPs against Minister of Education and Prime Minister Dr. Harini Amarasuriya in Parliament on January 22 and 23, Cabinet Spokesman Dr. Nalinda Jayatissa said. MORE..
Committee on Public Finance directs amendments to ‘Aswesuma’ criteria
The Committee on Public Finance has instructed the officials of the Welfare Benefits Board to amend the existing criteria to make the Aswesuma Welfare Benefits Payment Scheme more effective. MORE..
Iran official says 2,000 people have been killed in unrest
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UN report urges accountability for conflict-related sexual violence in Sri Lanka
A paper published by the UN Human Rights Office this morning highlights that conflict-related sexual violence in Sri Lanka remains largely unaddressed, with survivors, both men and women, still being denied long-overdue justice. MORE..
Wimal Weerawansa ends ‘Satyagraha’ against education reforms
Former Minister Wimal Weerawansa, who had been engaging in a continuous ‘Satyagraha’ campaign in front of the Education Ministry, has decided to conclude the agitation. MORE..
Myanmar donates 500 MT of rice to cyclone victims in Sri Lanka
A ceremony was held today at the Asia World Port Terminal in Ahlon Township, Yangon Port, to mark the donation and dispatch of 500 metric tons (10,000 bags) of rice from the Republic of the Union of Myanmar to Sri Lanka, which was recently affected by a cyclone. MORE..
Cabinet approval to implement National Fisheries and Aquaculture Policy
The Cabinet of Ministers has approved the implementation of the National Fisheries and Aquaculture Policy, which has been formulated with the objective of ensuring the equitable distribution of benefits within the fisheries industry and the sustainable management of fisheries and aquaculture. MORE..
Digital card system introduced for fuel supply to govt vehicles
The Cabinet of Ministers has granted approval to implement a digital card system to supply fuel to vehicles belonging to government institutions. MORE..
Proposal to increase minimum purchasing price of Samba and Kiri Samba paddy varieties approved
The Cabinet of Ministers granted approval to the proposal to increase the minimum purchasing prices for Samba and Kiri Samba paddy varieties with the objective of increasing production in the upcoming seasons. MORE..
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No auction, just player draft for Lanka Premier League
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The International Olympic Committee (IOC) has instructed the National Olympic Committee of Sri Lanka (NOCSL) to hold its Annual General Meeting /Elective General Assembly by the end of April. MORE..
Netherlands unveil ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026 squad
Netherlands have banked on experienced campaigners in their 15-member squad for the upcoming ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026. MORE..
Australia great Alyssa Healy to retire from cricket
Australia captain Alyssa Healy will retire from all forms of cricket following the upcoming series against India. MORE..
Michael Carrick favourite for Man Utd caretaker role
Michael Carrick has emerged as favourite to be appointed Manchester United caretaker head coach, according to sources close to the process. MORE..
