Legislative Steps to Designate Areas occupied by Plantation Workers as New Settlement Villages

The Cabinet has approved the proposal presented by President Ranil Wickremesinghe to identify areas occupied by Plantation Workers on state-owned plantation lands managed by the State Plantation Corporation and regional plantation companies and to draft legislation to formally designate these areas as new settlement villages. A special discussion in this regard was also held at the Presidential Secretariat, yesterday (17) …

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Gnanasara Thera released on bail

The Court of Appeal today ordered to release BBS General Secretary Ven. Galabodaatte Gnanasara Thera on bail pending an appeal. Ven. Gnanasara Thera was ordered to be released on a cash bail of Rs.50,000 with two sureties of Rs.500,000. The Colombo High Court had earlier rejected the bail application filed on behalf of Ven. Gnanasara thera citing there are no …

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Free land and housing rights are given to the people covering villages, towns and plantations – The President

President Ranil Wickremesinghe announced plans to develop the Western Province into a major city accommodating approximately 05 million people. The President emphasized that the government is implementing a revolutionary program to provide freehold land and housing rights to the people covering villages, towns, and plantations, aiming to alleviate hardships faced by the country’s citizens. President Ranil Wickremesinghe made these remarks …

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The adjustment of water tariffs alongside the revision of electricity tariffs is currently under review

Minister of Water Supply and Estate Infrastructure Development Jeevan Thondaman, announced that the reduction of water tariffs is being studied alongside the new electricity tariff revision, with a decision expected by the end of this week. The Minister also highlighted that the Water Supply Board, previously experiencing a monthly loss of LKR 2.8 billion, has now achieved a profit of …

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President Proposes Security Measures for Presidential Candidates, former Presidents

In view of the forthcoming Presidential election, President Ranil Wickremesinghe has submitted a Cabinet paper for the approval of the Cabinet of Ministers to ensure the safety of the candidates. This proposal suggests the appointment of a committee to conduct threat assessments and provide necessary security for Presidential candidates as well as former Presidents. The committee will include the Secretary …

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Bhikshu Coordinating Centre Opens at Presidential Secretariat

In a move to ensure the Maha Sangha fulfills its constitutional duty of securing the Sambuddha Sasana, President Ranil Wickremesinghe has established a Bhikshu Coordinating Centre at the Presidential Secretariat. This Centre was inaugurated today (17th) under the patronage of the Thrainikayika Maha Sangha, with the coordination of the Secretary to the President Saman Ekanayake. The creation of this Centre …

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Foreign Secretary and Acting Under Secretary for Political Affairs John Bass conclude 5th Sri Lanka

The 5th Sri Lanka – USA Partnership Dialogue concluded on 12 July 2024 in Washington, D.C. The Sri Lanka delegation was led by Secretary of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs Aruni Wijewardane and the USA side was led by Acting Under Secretary for Political Affairs of the U.S. Department of State John Bass. The Sri Lanka delegation included Ambassador Mahinda Samarasinghe …

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Island-wide Newspaper Article Competition on Public Financial Management and Sri Lanka’s Future

The government has planned an island-wide newspaper article competition to educate school students about the Financial Management Bills and the Economic Transformation Bills. This initiative aims to raise awareness and engagement among the youth on these crucial topics. The theme of the competition is “My Country Developed by 2048 through Formal Public Financial Management and Sustainable Economic Transformation”. Winners and …

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Minister Vidura Announces Return of UK-Colonial Era Antiquities, Including Tara Statue

Buddhasasana, Religious, and Cultural Affairs Minister Vidura Wickramanayake said that many antiquities taken from the country by the United Kingdom during the colonial period, including the statue of Tara, will be returned to Sri Lanka. The minister pointed out that an education system that suits the country and culture should be created in a manner that instills a sense of …

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