Special Commodity Levy revised to protect the local sugar industry
The government has decided to increase the Special Commodity Levy on imported sugar by Rs.1.75 with effect from (September 15). Accordingly, the Special Commodity Levy on imported ..
“Peace, Sovereignty and Solidarity for Development”
XVII Non- Aligned Movement Ministerial Meeting Interactive Debate: Statement by Mahinda Samarasinghe, Minister of Skills Development and Vocational Training Her Excellency Delcy E..
WB increases funds for NCDs control
World Bank has decided to increase the amount of funds granted for controlling the Non-Communicable Diseases (NCDs) in Sri Lanka. This was revealed during a meeting recently held ..
Sri Lanka Parliament and U.S. House Democracy Partnership launch Collaboration Agreement
The Sri Lanka Parliament and the House Democracy Partnership of the U.S. House of Representatives launched a Collaboration Agreement to strengthen partnership between the two legis..
Presentation of Credential in the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea
Dr. Karunasena Kodituwakku, Ambassador for the Democratic Republic of Sri Lanka, with residence in Beijing presented his Credentials to the President of Presidium Kin Young Nam on ..
New Air force commander called on President
Air Marshal Kapila Jayampathi who assumed duties as the Commander of the Sri Lanka Air Force called on President Maithripala Sirisena at the President’s Official Residence, yesterd..
Dubai sends 4 million LKR plus 4 consignments for the flood victims of Sri Lanka
The Consulate General of Sri Lanka in Dubai, with the support of the Sri Lankan expatriate community living in Dubai and Northern Emirates, private companies and individuals, donated an amount of approximately 4 million LKR in cash, in addition to the essential items airlifted to the flood and landslide victims of Sri Lanka. The above [...]
Sri Lankan government responds to the nuclear test conducted by Korea
Government of the Democratic Socialist Republic of Sri Lanka condemns the nuclear test carried out by the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea (DPRK) on 9th September 2016. Sri L..
Country will be taken to the victory path while accepting criticisms and allegations -President
President Maithripala Sirisena says he will take the country to the path of victory progressively through an effective process accepting criticisms and allegations thankfully. He ..
International Conference on Right to Information and Media Reforms
Parliamentary Reforms and Mass Media Ministry in association with the Department of Government Information will hold an international Conference in Colombo under the patronage of P..