Ensuring public support is crucial for effective dengue control efforts

Director of the National Dengue Control Unit Dr. Sudath Samaraweera, emphasized that dengue disease extends beyond mere health implications, presenting significant economic and social challenges. He underscored that the Ministry of Health alone cannot effectively control the spread of dengue and requires full public support. Dr. Sudath Samaraweera, disclosed that within the last five months of this year, over 25,000 …

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Approval Granted for “Starlink” to Provide Satellite-Based Internet Services in Sri Lanka

The President has instructed the introduction of relief packages for the education and fishing sectors. State Minister of Technology, Kanaka Herath, announced that the Telecommunications Regulatory Commission of Sri Lanka (TRCSL) has granted preliminary approval for ‘Starlink’ to provide satellite-based internet services in Sri Lanka. The State Minister emphasized that a two-week period has been allocated for a formal public …

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Dambulla gets a new owner and will be named ‘Dambulla Sixers’

Sequoia Consultants, Inc., a leading civil engineering consulting firm based in Los Angeles, California, has come forward to take over the future of the LPL team, Dambulla. The team will be operated under DeSilva Holdings, specifically setup for this purpose. The majority stake in Sequoia Consultants is owned by Mr. Priyanga De Silva, a Chartered Civil Engineer, who is the …

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President inaugurates his political office

President Ranil Wickremesinghe inaugurated his new political office in Colombo today (06) at an auspicious moment. The office, located on Sir Ernest de Silva Mawatha, will serve as the center for future political operations. The ceremony included religious rites and blessings performed by prominent religious leaders, including the Chief Sanghanayake of the Western Province, Venerable Dr. Murutthettuwe Ananda Nayaka Thero, …

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TRCSL grants preliminary approval for Starlink internet in Sri Lanka

The Telecommunications Regulatory Commission of Sri Lanka (TRCSL) has granted preliminary approval for Starlink to provide satellite-based internet services in Sri Lanka, Technology State Minister Kanaka Herath announced.  Minister Kanaka said the approval will be given following a formal public consultation process.  Meanwhile, the President’s Media Division said the details of the public consultation will be published tomorrow. Source – …

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Plans for 250 New Bridges to Boost Rural Connectivity across the County

President Ranil Wickremesinghe announced plans to construct 250 new bridges across Sri Lanka to enhance road connectivity and maximize the benefits of national development projects for rural communities. The President made this announcement while addressing a celebration at the Shangri-La Hotel in Colombo today (03), marking the successful completion of 750 rural bridges by Janson Bridging International from the Netherlands …

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Sri Lanka Commits to Net Zero Carbon Emissions by 2040 While Pursuing Economic Goals

President Ranil Wickremesinghe announced that Sri Lanka is committed to achieving net zero carbon emissions by 2040 while pursuing its economic goals. He noted that Sri Lanka is the first country in Asia to incorporate the global objective of zero carbon emissions into its national policy. He made these remarks during the World Environment Day celebrations held at the Presidential …

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Does society accept women as full human beings in religious and cultural contexts?

Eran Wickramaratne Mr. Eran Wickramaratne, the opposition member praised the government and the Women Caucus in Parliament for having brought a progressive bill to empower women while addressing the debate, he said that with the amendments presented by the opposition, we would pass this bill without a vote in parliament. Addressing the debate in Parliament on Tuesday on the new …

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Can government, which failed to reach the expected tax revenue last year, save the country from bankruptcy?

Eran Wickramaratne M.P SJB Parliamentarian Eran Wickramaratne addressing the media Sunday in Colombo said that although the government entered into an agreement with the International Monetary Fund to increase the state revenue and cover up the budget deficit to save the country from the bankruptcy, the failure of the government to achieve the expected revenue targets in 2023 is a …

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