Australia minister quits over expenses saga
(UDHAYAM, CANBERRA) – Australia’s Health Minister Sussan Ley has resigned after using a taxpayer-funded trip to purchase an apartment on Queensland’s Gold Coast. Prime Minister...
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“No More Super Ministerial Portfolios” – Akila Viraj Kariyawasam
(UDHAYAM, COLOMBO) – Minister Akila Viraj Kariyawasam says Sri Lanka sustainable development act and special provisional act on development are two separate acts brought by...
“Government prepared to face drought” –Minister Anura Yapa
(UDHAYAM, COLOMBO) – Minister of Disaster Management Anura Priyadarshana Yapa says the government is prepared to face the impending drought that is expected to affect...
Employment opportunities in South Korea increase by 32%
(UDHAYAM, COLOMBO) – The migrant workers who left for South Korea for employment in 2016 has increased by 32 percent compared to 2015. In 2016...
Rs. 1,388 million allocated to develop Kalutara district hospitals
(UDHAYAM, COLOMBO) – Minister of Health Dr. Rajitha Senarathne requested the provincial Health Ministers to properly use the money allocated for the development of the...
Ex-Dy. Minister Sarath Kumara Guneratne in court today
(UDHAYAM, COLOMBO) – Former Deputy Minister Sarath Kumara Guneratne arrested and remanded on charges of financial discrepancies will be produced before the Colombo Chief Magistrate’s...
Minister Rishad Bathiudeen in Thailand for fourth Bangkok talks
Rishad leads SL delegation to BKK APTA ‘APTA a pioneering agreement’-Rishad Fourth APTA Ministerial Session in BKK SL an APTA member alongside India &...
Two to five year Resident Visa for foreigners who invest USD 300,000
(UDHAYAM, COLOMBO) – Addressing a media briefing today (12), Finance Minister Ravi Karunanayake stated that 2 to 5 year Resident Visa will be issued for...
Charges for stents, cataract lenses banned at Govt. Hospitals – Min. Rajitha Senarathne
(UDHAYAM, COLOMBO) – Minister of Health, Nutrition and Indigenous Medicine Dr. Rajitha Senaratne stated today (12th Thursday) it was prohibited to charge for cataract lenses...
Plans afoot to draft national fisheries policy
(UDHAYAM, COLOMBO) – The Fisheries and Aquatic Resources Ministry will develop, conserve and manage Sri Lanka’s fisheries and aquatic resources towards a sustainable national fisheries...