National Industrial Policy and 2023-2027 Strategic Plan Prepared to Build a Globally Competitive Industrial Base

Secretary to the Ministry of Industries, Shantha Weerasinghe announced that the “National Industry Policy,” along with the five-year strategic plan for 2023-2027, has been prepared and submitted to the Department of National Planning. This initiative aims to establish a globally competitive national industry base. By 2030, the policy aims to increase the manufacturing sector’s contribution to GDP from 16% to …

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Three Special Committees to Address Potential Global and Iranian Impacts on Sri Lanka

President Ranil Wickremesinghe has arranged to appoint three special committees as a preliminary measure to address the security and economic pressures that may affect Sri Lanka, considering the potential developments in the Middle East and globally, including the assassination of a Hamas political leader in Iran. Accordingly, the President has initiated the formation of a special committee on national security, …

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Youth Organizations, Including Girl Guides, Strengthened to Boost National Progress

President Ranil Wickremesinghe expressed his commitment to enhancing youth organizations, including the Girl Guide Association, Scout Association, Cadet Corps, and Youth Corps, in every aspect. His objective is to foster substantial contributions from young people towards the country’s future. The President highlighted that the government has already allocated the necessary funds for youth programs. As the country’s economy strengthens, the …

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Interim Secretariat for Truth and Reconciliation Mechanism Website Launched

The Interim Secretariat for Truth and Reconciliation Mechanism (ISTRM) launched its official website at the Chamber Hall, Presidential Secretariat on July 18, 2024. Secretary to the President Mr. Saman Ekanayake was the guest of honour for the web launch. The ISTRM was established to address the post-conflict grievances of Sri Lankan citizens, aiming to facilitate reconciliation, reparation, and sustainable peace …

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Children at high type 1 diabetes risk if fathers have the condition: Study

A team of scientists has found that a child is nearly twice as likely to develop type 1 diabetes if the father has the condition rather than the mother. This study, the largest of its kind, was published in the journal Diabetologia. The findings indicate that exposure to type 1 diabetes in the womb provides long-term protection against the condition …

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Deadline issued for accepting postal voting applications

All applications for postal voting must be submitted to the respective District Election Offices by midnight on August 5, the Election Commission announced. In a statement, the Election Commission clarified that applications for postal votes must be handed directly to the District Returning Officers by August 5. Applications submitted after this deadline will be rejected without review. To assist postal …

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Phone got stolen? How to protect and prevent thieves from switching off your phone?

We all are unconsciously attached to our smartphones and losing or damaging a smartphone can disrupt our routine and cause significant inconvenience. We have almost everything in our smartphone and if it gets stolen- it turns out to be a troublesome situation- keeping privacy and data at risk. Thieves often switch off the phone immediately after stealing it- preventing the …

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Supreme Court’s decision cannot be overruled by PM or Speaker – BASL

The Supreme Court’s decisions cannot be overruled by any other forum, and neither the Prime Minister nor the Speaker have the ability to do so, the Bar Association of Sri Lanka announced today (28). This statement was issued under the signature of BASL Secretary Chathura Galhena. The BASL rejects the contention that the Supreme Court lacks the authority to challenge …

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