Emergency measures discussed to maintain health, agriculture and education services in Sri Lanka
Amid the ongoing wartime situation in the Middle East, the President’s Office today (15) held a meeting with secretaries of relevant ministries and heads of institutions to discuss challenges encountered in maintaining essential public services.
- Emergency measures discussed to maintain health, agriculture and education services in Sri Lanka
- Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei in good health, Iran FM says
- QR fuel allocations insufficient for medical services: GMOA
- New curriculum will be introduced for preschools next year: PM Harini
- Navy intercepts another multi-day fishing vessel carrying suspected narcotics
- President reviews energy supply measures amid Middle East conflict
- Oil poised for further gains as Middle East conflict threatens export facilities
- Possible increase in prices of imported goods amid Middle East conflict – Dy Minister
- Four more members of Iran’s women’s soccer team withdraw Australia asylum claims
- Israel to continue Iran campaign for at least three more weeks
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