The Asian Development Bank has taken steps to approve a loan amount of 350 million dollars to stabilize the economy of Sri Lanka. Accordingly, the Asian Development Bank states that the loan amount has been given to strengthen the budget based on policy issues. The Asian Development Bank has issued a statement regarding the loan …
A $350 million loan to Sri Lanka from the Asian Development Bank Read More »
The Central Bank of Sri Lanka has further relaxed the restrictions imposed on imports. Accordingly, it is reported that the cash margin requirement (Cash Margin) has been removed for 843 items while importing those items. It is reported that these 843 items include many essential items including mobile phones, refrigerators, electric fans and fruits. According …
Import restrictions on 843 items will be removed Read More »
Power and Energy Minister Kanchana Wijesekera said that electricity concessions are given to a large number of temples, and solar power generation kits are also provided which require up to five kilowatts, but some therors are not satisfied. The minister said that it will be provided. But he further said that the amount would not …
Omalpe Thero temple consumes more than 6000 units of electricity per month Read More »
The price of gold in the local market has further decreased today. The price of one pound of 22 carat gold was reported as 150,000 rupees and the price of one pound of 24 carat gold was reported as 163,000 rupees in Hettiveedi, Colombo this morning.
It is reported that the Criminal Investigation Department has arrested Saddha Ratana Thero of Rajangana last night (28) for issuing statements in a way that disturbs religious harmony. He was arrested in Sravasti, Anuradhapura. It is reported that he is going to be produced in the Fort Magistrate’s Court today (29).
The Anuradhapura Municipal Council has prepared to hold the “Puravara Udanaya” fun festival held during the GCE O/L Examination period at the Anuradhapura Harischandra Park this year as well. Harischandra Park is located very close to Valisingha Harischandra Maha Vidyalaya, Swarnapali Girls’ Maha Vidyalaya and Anuradhapura Madhya Vidyalaya which are functioning as examination centres. The …
Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated India’s new Parliament House amid religious chants by Hindu priests. This is not just a building called the New Parliament. Addressing the inauguration ceremony, Prime Minister Modi said that it is the symbol of the aspiration of India’s 140 crore people and it will be a proof of a self-sufficient …
Brandix says that no decision has been taken to move the parent company of Brandix out of the country to Bangladesh. Commenting on the media reports about the company’s withdrawal from Sri Lanka, the media spokesperson of the company said this. Commenting on the news of factory closures, Brandix’s media spokesperson said that only the …
Member of Parliament Field Marshal Sarath Fonseka has decided to resign as a member of the Sectoral Oversight Committee on National Security, which is a key parliamentary committee. It is reported that Field Marshal Sarath Fonseka has decided to leave as the Chairman of this Supervisory Committee is Rear Admiral Sarath Weerasekara MP and cannot …
Clash between Army and Navy for national security Read More »
The Association of Government Medical Officers claims that Dr. Shafi Shihabdin, who was sent for compulsory leave for illegally sterilizing women, should be re apointed to Kurunegala Hospital. Dr. Chamil Wijesinghe, the media spokesperson of the association said that Since the accusation against Dr. Shafi Shihabdeen has not been proven, the order given by the …
After four years, the G.M.O. A. opens its mouth for Safi Read More »
