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Govt. reverses liquor licence policy for tourism
Thursday, 28 July 2016 21:01Having pledged to eliminate tobacco and alcohol menace from the country, the government is now well and truly on reverse gear to promote liquor sales for the sake of tourist development in the country.
Indian aided emergency ambulance service launched
Thursday, 28 July 2016 20:59The Indian government assisted emergency ambulance service in Western and Southern Provinces was launched today (28) with the participation of Prime Minister Ranil Wickremesinghe at the Galle Face Green in Colombo.
Maithri will enter history books tomorrow – Daya
Thursday, 28 July 2016 20:36President Maithripala Sirisena will enter history books by stopping Mahinda Rajapaksa’s protest march from Mawanella tomorrow (29), in the same manner S.D. Bandaranaike famously stopped J.R. Jayewardene’s march at Imbulgoda, said minister Daya Gamage.
Political force behind disabled soldiers' protest?
Thursday, 28 July 2016 16:39The recent protest by the disabled soldiers at Fort, Colombo, was held while measures were being taken to address their grievances, says Army Commander - Chrisanthe de Silva.
Milk powder ads to be strictly controlled
Thursday, 28 July 2016 14:12The relevant acts will be amended to strengthen the laws in order to strictly control infant milk powder advertisements, says director general of health services Dr. Palitha Mahipala.
Next stop, Sri Lanka for MYCorps programme
Thursday, 28 July 2016 10:46The Youth and Sports Ministry plans to expand its volunteer programme, MyCorps, to Sri Lanka in 2017.
Stranded in the Gulf, duped Indian workers call for help
Thursday, 28 July 2016 10:44Indians workers stranded in the United Arab Emirates with expired work permits, no pay and limited food, water and sanitation have appealed to the Indian government for immediate repatriation and financial assistance.
Lankaputhra CEO’s FR petition deferred till 11 August
Thursday, 28 July 2016 10:42The Supreme Court yesterday listed to be mentioned on 11 August the Fundamental Rights petition filed by former Lankaputhra Development Bank General Manager and Chief Executive Lasantha Amarasekera challenging his removal on 28 June.