– State Minister for Indigenous Medicine Sisira Jayakody State Minister for Indigenous Medicine, Sisira Jayakody, announced that the halted internship training for Ayurveda graduates, delayed due to the on-going crisis in the country, has recommenced. He highlighted that the internship program offers a monthly pay of Rs. 67,500, with the government allocating Rs. 320 million for this initiative. State Minister …
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Vladimir Putin has praised North Korea for supporting Russia’s war in Ukraine, as he travels to Pyongyang to seek continued military support from one of the world’s most isolated nations. In his first visit to North Korea since 2000, Putin will meet Kim Jong-un for one-on-one talks in Pyongyang as the two leaders pledge to expand their security and economic cooperation in defiance …
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WEATHER FORECAST FOR 19 June 2024 Issued at 12.00 noon on 18 June 2024 The prevailing rainy condition in the south-western part of the island is expected to be somewhat enhanced in the next few days from tomorrow (19th). Showers will occur at times in Western, Sabaragamuwa and North-western provinces and in Kandy, Nuwara Eliya, Galle and Matara districts. Fairly …
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Secretary to the Ministry of Justice, Prison Affairs and Constitutional Reforms, Mr. M. N. Ranasinghe, stated that the period from 2022 to 2024 will be historically significant for the highest number of law reforms in Sri Lanka. He highlighted that since 2022, 59 legal reforms have been passed in Parliament, with an additional 07 drafts and 44 legal amendments slated …
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PRESS RELEASEClarification on Imputed Rental Income Tax The recent publication of the International Monetary Fund (IMF) supported ExtendedFund Facility (EFF) programme related documents make reference to a proposedproperty tax to be implemented as an imputed rental income tax. The purpose of thispress release is to clarify certain speculations and misconceptions regarding the same. One of the key reasons for Sri …
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Sri Lanka ended their world cup campaign today on a winning note handing the Netherlands a 83-run defeat on a 201 scoreline, their best performance in the tournament on Player of the match cameo 46 by Charith Asalanka and 46 by Kusal Mendis too, but far too late for the liking in an apparent coming good by the batsmen with …
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Ayubowan and good afternoon. I want to thank Venerable Professor Kotapitiye Rahula Anunayake Thero for his lecture. And I want to recognize the Pathfinder Foundation for organizing this event, as well as the Kelaniya Temple and Professor Kollupitiye Mahinda Sangharakkhitha Thera for hosting us all. Before this event began, I had the opportunity to view some of the beautiful historic …
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State Minister for Social Empowerment, Anupa Pasqual, stated that meaningful change in the country can only be achieved through effective policies, rather than focusing on individuals or political parties. He emphasized that President Ranil Wickremesinghe has already successfully implemented the necessary programs for the country’s economic progress. The State Minister also mentioned that the President has approved a 50% subsidy …
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President Ranil Wickremesinghe stated that through the “Urumaya” program, the government’s intent is to express gratitude to farmers who have supplied rice to the country despite not owning the land. He also emphasized that the current government aims to provide both knowledge and rights to the people, akin to how C.W.W. Kannangara promoted education through free schooling. President Wickremesinghe made …
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President Ranil Wickremesinghe emphasized that the future of Sri Lanka will be determined by the economic policies implemented over the next five years. The President delivered this statement while addressing the youth and business community in Mannar during his participation in the “Youth Conference” held yesterday (16). The President initially attended the Mannar District “Youth Conference” yesterday (16) at the …
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