ICTA’s New Board of Directors Holds Inaugural Meeting Today

The newly appointed Board of Directors of the Information and Communication Technology Agency (ICTA) will convene for their first meeting this afternoon (13). Dr. Hans Wijeyasuriya, recently appointed by President Anura Kumara Dissanayake as the Principal Presidential Advisor on Digital Economy, will chair the board in a non-executive role. Dr. Wijeyasuriya’s leadership reflects a commitment to strengthening Sri Lanka’s digital …

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Iraq to lower girls’ marriage age to 9 years to ‘protect’ them from ‘immoral relationships

Baghdad: Iraqi law sets 18 as the minimum age of marriage in most cases. But, Iraq’s parliament is considering controversial legal changes that would give religious authorities more power over family law matters, a move that rights groups and opponents warn could open the door to the marriage of girls as young as 9. According to a report by The Telegraph, …

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Lockie Ferguson hat-trick rocks Sri Lanka as New Zealand defend lowest T20 score 

Sri Lanka wilted under the fiery, bruising pace bowling of Lockie Ferguson who grabbed a spellbinding dream hat-trick in topnotches Kusal Janith Perera, Kamindu Mendis and Charith Asalanka in a magic 2-over 3 for 7 spell before injury retiring as New Zealand made history defending their lowest T20 score of 108 to defeating the host nation by five runs to …

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Government Prioritizes Relief for Small and Medium Enterprises in Sri Lanka

Government to Compile Report on Loans Taken by Small and Medium Enterprises from Banks A special meeting was held today (11) at the Presidential Secretariat to address relief measures for Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) facing financial challenges. The meeting was led by the Senior Additional Secretary to the President for Finance and Economic Affairs, Mr. G. N. R. D. …

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Sri Lanka ranks 95 along with Iran and South Sudan in Passport Index

Singapore has once again claimed the title of the world’s most powerful passport, according to the latest Henley Passport Index released in October 2024 by London-based global citizenship and residence advisory firm Henley & Partners.  Sri Lanka was ranked 95 in the index, whereas the citizens will receive visa-free access to 44 countries in the world. Iran and South Sudan …

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Proposed tariff reduction insufficient: PUCSL calls for revised proposal from CEB

The Public Utilities Commission of Sri Lanka (PUCSL) has asked the Ceylon Electricity Board (CEB) to submit a revised proposal for electricity tariff reductions, stating that the initially proposed tariff reduction is inadequate. PUCSL Communications Director Jayanath Herath said the CEB has been directed to provide an updated proposal by November 08. This follows an initial proposal submission by the …

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Prioritizing the Digital Transformation of Social Welfare Benefit Programs

 Implementing a Strategic Approach to Digitize the Rice Storage System Initiatives Aimed at Stabilizing Rice Prices and Addressing Long-Term Supply Shortages A discussion on the digitalization of social welfare benefit programs took place at the Presidential Secretariat today (01) under the patronage of President Anura Kumara Dissanayake. The meeting emphasized the significance of digitizing the paddy storage system as a …

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Fuel prices revised

Ceypetco has revised its fuel prices, effective from midnight today (October 31). Accordingly, the price of Petrol Octane 95 will be reduced by Rs. 6 to Rs. 371, while Super Diesel will also see a reduction of Rs. 6, bringing its new price to Rs. 313. Meanwhile, the prices of Octane 92, Auto Diesel, and Kerosene will remain unchanged.

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