The government has taken action to resume the issuing of visas under the previous system, beginning from 12.00 midnight today (26). Minister of Public Security, Vijitha Herath said all foreigners will now be able to apply for visas under the previous system. “The visa facility provided by VFS Global has caused significant difficulties for many. Specially, foreigners arriving in Sri …
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The World Bank Group has extended its warm congratulations to Honourable Anura Kumara Dissanayake on his election as the 9th Executive President of Sri Lanka. In an official letter, Martin Raiser, Vice President for the South Asia Region of the World Bank, and Riccardo Puliti, Vice President for the Asia and Pacific Region of the International Finance Corporation, expressed the …
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Allocate Rs. 25,000 per hectare for the Maha season as a fertilizer subsidy. Implement a fuel subsidy specifically for fishermen. Honourable President Anura Kumara Dissanayake has instructed the Treasury to provide an allowance of Rs. 25,000 per hectare to paddy farmers for the Maha season of 2024/25. According to this initiative, the fertilizer subsidy, which was previously set at Rs. …
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• Focus on Securing Fuel Supplies for the Upcoming Year• Immediate Distribution of Indian-Aided Solar Panels to 800 Piriven• New Committee to Approve Foreign-Aided Projects within Three Months• Accelerate Rural Development and Ensure Direct Funding to Villages President Anura Kumara Dissanayake informed officials from the Ministry of Power and Energy that the country currently has sufficient fuel reserves to meet …
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Iwao Hakamada was the world’s longest-serving death row inmate, as case that has gripped Japan sees calls for death penalty to be scrapped A set of blood-stained trousers found in a tank of miso in 1967 sealed a young Iwao Hakamada’s destiny as the world’s longest serving death row inmate. But on Thursday, former professional boxer Mr Hakamada, now 88, …
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The percentage of breast cancer deaths in Sri Lanka has risen when compared to other countries, National Cancer Control Programme community health specialist Dr. Hasareli Fernando said. Addressing the media at the Health Promotions Bureau, Dr. Hasareli said that 5,500 women and 125 men are diagnosed with breast cancer annually in Sri Lanka. Dr. Hasareli added that breast cancer in …
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India does not seek to control every political move of neighbours, and does not expect that the political dynamics within neighbouring countries will adhere to what India may think is desirable, but Delhi is confident that fundamental realities of interdependence will ensure that relationships with neighbours remains constructive and positive, external affairs minister S Jaishankar has said. At a time …
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According to the Consumer Affairs Authority (CAA), the prices of egg-based bakery products should also decrease in line with the reduction in the price of eggs in the market. He further emphasized that steps should be taken to pass this benefit on to consumers. The Chairman of the CAA, Thusitha Indrajith, stated that the price of an egg, which was …
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Esteemed Maha Sangha and Religious Leaders, Parents, Brothers, Sisters and Children; I extend my heartfelt gratitude to all the people of this country who have listened to our voices over the decades and breathed life into the programs we proposed.We believe that the victory you have given us will be even more strengthened if it brings joy to those who …
Continue ReadingEsteemed Maha Sangha and Religious Leaders, Parents, Brothers, Sisters and Children; I extend my heartfelt gratitude to all the people of this country who have listened to our voices over the decades and breathed life into the programs we proposed.We believe that the victory you have given us will be even more strengthened if it brings joy to those who …
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