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PM to summon ministerial secretaries
Tuesday, 08 March 2016 15:03Prime minister - Ranil Wickremesinghe has decided to summon ministerial secretaries to Temple Trees for the progress review of the 1st quarter this year, reports say.
Not engaged in double games - Samarasinghe
Tuesday, 08 March 2016 14:54Minister of Skills Development and Vocational Training - Mahinda Samarasinghe has said that he had not come to parliament on the back of another and therefore former minister - Kumara Welgama has no right to challenge him being appointed as a new electorate organiser of the SLFP.
Decision on Yoshitha's bail application, next week
Tuesday, 08 March 2016 13:22The decision on bail application for Yoshitha Rajapaksa and 04 others will be announced by the Colombo High Court in March 14, reports say.
No-confidence motion again against Ravi!
Tuesday, 08 March 2016 12:43The joint opposition will move a no-confidence motion against finance minister Ravi Karunanayake today (08), MP Udaya Gammanpila told Sri Lanka Mirror.
President intervenes in Prado clearance matter
Tuesday, 08 March 2016 10:46President Maithripala Sirisena has given an opportunity to customs trade unions to explain the alleged clearance of 189 Toyota Prado TRJ vehicles at very low customs duty payments.
Making a Better Place for Her: Gender Equality for Sustainable Development in Sri Lanka
Tuesday, 08 March 2016 09:17Sunimalee Madurawala
Recognizing women’s struggles, achievements, and contributions in many spheres, the International Women’s Day (IWD) is globally celebrated on 8th March each year. IWD first emerged from the activities of labour movements at the turn of the 20th century in North America and across Europe. This year, the United Nations celebrates IWD under the theme “Planet 50-50 by 2030: Step It Up for Gender Equality”. The aim of the theme is to provide more emphasis on the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development and to build momentum for the effective implementation of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).
Alcohol, cigarette ban for Army!
Tuesday, 08 March 2016 09:09The Army commander has ordered a ban on the sale of cigarettes and alcohol at Army welfare shops, officers’ quarters and restaurants on all Wednesdays and Fridays.
Dairy farming the Sri Lankan way
Tuesday, 08 March 2016 08:51West Otago dairy farmer Marloes Levelink is looking forward to sharing her knowledge with Sri Lankan dairy farmers.