Cabinet approval to import 70,000 MT of ricePublished 7 hours ago on November 20, 2024By editor Cabinet approval has been granted to import 70,000 Metric Tonnes of rice as a short-term solution to address the existing shortage of rice in…
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FOR INAUGURATION OF TENTH PARLIAMENT TODAY ALL SET
All set for Inaugural meeting of 10th Parliament The ceremonial opening of the First Session of the Tenth Parliament is scheduled for tomorrow (Nov. 21). A rehearsal for the event was held today (20) at the Parliament premises. Tomorrow, following…
SHARMILA PERERA ADDS RAVI’S APPOINTMENT WAS APPROVED BY NDP’S EXCO
Ravi’s appointment was approved by NDP ExCo – Shirmila Secretary of the New Democratic Front (NDF), Attorney-at-Law Sharmila Perera says that Ravi Karunanayake’s appointment to the National List is a decision made in accordance with the agreement reached with allied…
JULAMPITIYE AMARE’S DEATH SENTENCE UPHELD BY APPEALS COURT
Appeals Court upholds death sentence on ‘Julampitiye Amare’ The Court of Appeal has upheld the death sentence given to Geeganagamage Amarasiri alias ‘Julampitiye Amare’ who was accused of shooting and killing of two persons at a JVP rally in June…
BENEFITS OF MP’S APPOINTED AS ADDED BY THE SECRETARY GENERAL Ms KUSHANI ROHANADHEERA
What Sri Lankan MPs receive: Secretary General details MP benefits The Secretary General of Parliament, Mrs. Kushani Rohanadheera, clarified that a Member of Parliament (MP) is not paid a salary but is entitled to an allowance. Joining the Ada Derana’s…
SRI LANKA TEST SQUAD OF 17 TO SOUTH AFRICA NAMED
Sri Lanka Test squad named for South Africa series The Sri Lanka Cricket Selection Committee selected the following 17-member squad to take part in the two-match test series vs. South Africa. The team will leave for South Africa on November…
INCREASE IN VIRAL FLU AND DENGUE AMONG CHILDREN WARNING ISSUED
Public warned of increase in viral flu & dengue among children An increase in fever, viral flu, and dengue has been reported among children in Sri Lanka, Consultant Paediatrician Dr. Deepal Perera said. Dr. Deepal Perera revealed symptoms of viral…
SEVEN YEAR OLD NAMED AS A CODING “MOZART” EMPLOYED BY RUSSIAN IT FIRM
even-year-old gets job offer from Russian IT firm A seven-year-old boy described as a coding “Mozart” has been offered a job at a Russian software company. Sergey from St Petersburg has been sharing videos on his Youtube account that detail…
FIRST EVER VISION IMPAIRED MEMBER OF PARLIAMENT IN SRI LANKA
SL’s first-ever vision-impaired MP : Parliament explains arrangements The Secretary General of Sri Lanka’s Parliament, Kushani Rohanadeera has announced plans to introduce special arrangements to meet vision-impaired MP Sugath Wasantha de Silva’s requirements. MP Sugath Wasantha de Silva has been…
SUNIL KUMARA GAMAGE ASSUMES DUTIES AS SPORTS MINISTER
New Sports Minister assumes duties Sunil Kumara Gamage today assumed duties as the 21st Minister of Sports and Youth Affairs of Sri Lanka. The Minister assumed duties at the Ministry of Sports and Youth Affairs in Colombo. Minister Sunil Kumara…