Government plans to increase number of courts
The government is planning to increase the number of high courts or make some of the High Courts as Trial at Bar.
Levy on imported sugar increased
The Special Commodity Levy (SCL) on a kilo of imported sugar has been increased by Rs. 8 with effect from midnight yesterday (15th Aug.).
Bangladesh NDC delegation visits Ministry
The visiting Bangladeshi National Defence College (NDC) delegation visited the Ministry on Monday (14th, August).
President instructs officials to complete proper waste management programme by December
President Maithripala Sirisena instructed the officials to complete the implementation of the proper waste management program in the nine provinces of the country by December, in a..
PM worships Dalada Maligawa
Prime Minister Ranil Wickremesinghe participated in religious observances and an alms giving held at the Sri Dalada Maligawa on 13th August, to commemorate his 40 years in Parliame..
Performance Budget: Finance Ministry needs proposals with output targets
As the Budget 2018 will be prepared on the Performance basis, all the proposals by the line ministries, provincial ministries and the heads of departments should clearly indicate t..
SAARC Trade Fair 2017 – Sri Lanka
The SAARC Trade Fair 2017, scheduled to take place from the 7th – 9th of September, 2017, will further provide opportunities for businessmen and investors to network and capitalize on opportunities across SAARC region. The fair will feature products such as machinery, handicraft, textile and readymade garments, household and kitchen appliances, electronic and electrical [...]
Govt. will not axe benefits of Samurdhi beneficiaries – President
President Maithripala Sirisena emphasized that the government would not cut off or reduce the benefits of the Samurdhi beneficiaries.
Anura Vidanagamage appointed Uva Provincial Minister
Anura Vidanagamage has been appointed as the Minister of Health and Indigenous Medicine, Probationary and Child Protection and Women Affairs and Social Welfare of Uva Province.
Concessions on loans granted to flood affected borrowers
The Central Bank of Sri Lanka (CBSL) has permitted licensed banks to grant concessions to their borrowers who have been affected by the recent floods, adverse weather conditions an..