SL’s Kithul tapping tradition gets UNESCO intangible heritage status ‘Kithul Madeema’ or ‘Kithul Kapeema’, an ancient indigenous technology for tapping Kithul in Sri Lanka, has been inscribed on the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization. (UNESCO) Intangible Cultural Heritage…
ARJUNA MAHENDRAN AND GARDIA PUNCHIHEWA ISSUED FRESH WARRANTS
Fresh warrants issued for Arjuna Mahendran and Gardia Punchihewa The Colombo Magistrate’s Court today (11) ordered the Criminal Investigation Department (CID) to issue fresh open warrants directing that former Central Bank Governor Arjuna Mahendran and another suspect be taken into…
FOR COMPLETION OF CONSTRUCTION IN FOUR UNIVERSITIES CABINET NOD
Cabinet approves completion of constructions at four universities The Cabinet has approved the completion of ongoing construction projects at Jaffna, Kelaniya, Colombo, and Wayamba universities, which had been delayed beyond their original timelines. The projects, implemented under previous Cabinet approvals…
GROUND SERVICE CONTRACTS AT FRANKFURT AIRPORT AWARDED BY SRI LANKA AVIATION
Sri Lankan Aviation awards ground service contracts at Frankfurt Airport The Cabinet has endorsed recommendations from a committee appointed to review the government service recruitment process and manage staffing needs. The committee, chaired by the Secretary to the Prime Minister,…
RECRUITMENT MEASURES BASED ON PUBLIC SECTOR REVIEW COMMITTEE FINDINGS
Cabinet approves recruitment measures based on public sector review committee findings The Cabinet has endorsed recommendations from a committee appointed to review the government service recruitment process and manage staffing needs. The committee, chaired by the Secretary to the Prime…
FOR MATALE NWSDB WATER PLANT MAINTENANCE NAVY DIVERS DEPLOYED
Navy divers deployed for Matale water plant maintenance The Sri Lanka Navy has been tasked with providing diving assistance for underwater maintenance at the National Water Supply and Drainage Board’s water treatment plant in Matale. The deployment is aimed at…
FOR RESTORATION OF DISASTER AFFECTED RELIGIOUS SITES CABINET NOD
Cabinet approves support for cleaning and restoring disaster-affected religious sites The government has approved assistance to clean and restore religious venues damaged during the recent extreme weather conditions. The Cabinet endorsed the President’s proposal, in his capacity as Minister of…
FURTHER WARNINGS BY MET DEPARTMENT ON THUNDERSTOMS AND LIGHTENING IN SEVERAL DISTRICTS
Met Department warns of thunderstorms and strong lightning in several districts – The Meteorological Department has issued a warning of a high likelihood of thunderstorms accompanied by intense lightning in parts of the Kalutara, Ratnapura, Galle, and Matara districts.According to…
VETERINARY CARE FOR ANIMALS IN DISASTER SHELTORS
AWC begins week-long veterinary support program for animals in disaster shelters – The Animal Welfare Committee (AWC) has launched a seven-day program to deliver medical care, including rabies vaccinations, to animals staying in safety centres alongside people displaced by the…
OPPOSITION SJB MP GAYANTHA KARUNATILLEKE QUIZZED BY BRIBERY
Bribery Commission quizzes Gayantha Karunathilaka – Opposition MP Gayantha Karunathilaka appeared before the Commission to Investigate Allegations of Bribery or Corruption this morning (11) to provide a statement regarding the leasing of a building in the Rajagiriya area for the…
