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The Cabinet of Ministers has taken two key decisions to address Sri Lanka’s housing challenges, approving both the revision ofContinue Reading The post Cabinet approves revision of National Housing Policy and review of stalled projects…

The Cabinet of Ministers has approved a proposal presented by the Minister of Transport to implement a new methodology forContinue Reading The post Cabinet nod for new methodology for issuing inter‑provincial passenger transport permits…

The Department of Meteorology has issued an advisory for warm weather in the Northern, North-central, North-western, Western, Sabaragamuwa, Southern, EasternContinue Reading The post April 23 : ‘Caution level’ heat alert issued for 21…

Cabinet Spokesperson Minister Nalinda Jayatissa said the Ministry of Finance will issue a clarification regarding the alleged diversion of USDContinue Reading The post Finance Ministry to clarify alleged $2.5M Treasury diversion: Govt…

Opposition Leader Sajith Premadasa has alleged that the country’s financial security is at risk following reports that USD 2.5 millionContinue Reading The post USD 2.5M Treasury funds allegedly taken by hacker: Opposition Leader appeared…

The Cabinet of Ministers has awarded the consultancy contract for the feasibility study and preparation of detailed plans to extendContinue Reading The post Rs. 356 million contract awarded for Kelani Valley railway extension study appeared…

Cabinet Spokesman, Minister Nalinda Jayatissa, says the Secretary of the Ministry of Mass Media will take the necessary actions regardingContinue Reading The post Media Ministry to take action against Hiru TV following complaints from…

Nepal’s Home Minister Sudhan Gurung has resigned, less than a month after his appointment, following questions over his investments. Mr.Continue Reading The post Nepal’s new minister resigns over questions on his investments appeared first…

At the request of the Chief Prelates, it has been decided to observe Vesak Full Moon Poya Day on MayContinue Reading The post Vesak Poya on May 30, Vesak week declared May 27–June 2 appeared first on Newswire.

Iran has seized two vessels following reported attacks on three cargo ships in the Strait of Hormuz, in an escalationContinue Reading The post Iran seizes two cargo ships amid tensions in Strait of Hormuz appeared first on Newswire.