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Government revenue far below- President

LocalTags: Print EditionThe President Ranil Wickremasinghe has notified the Cabinet that Government revenue for January 2023 is far below the monthly expenditure estimates. The General Treasury is unable to meet all current expenditures,…

Roof top solar panels for over 11, 000 Government buildings – Kanchana

LocalTags: Print EditionA total of 11,219 premises including educational, religious and Government buildings will be equipped with roof top solar panels under the Credit Line of USD 100 million from the Indian Government for Renewable…

Children sat for examinations when power transformers were destroyed – Susil

During bygone era LocalAsela Kuruluwansa and Central Province Group Corr. Nihal JayawardeneTags: Print EditionEducation Minister Dr. Susil Premajayantha stated that even during dark days, when power transformers were destroyed and people…

Work on Metro Colombo Urban Development Project to be expedited

LocalIrangika RangeTags: Print EditionUrban Development and Housing Minister Prasanna Ranatunga yesterday advised the relevant authorities to expedite work on the Metro Colombo Urban Development Project in order to turn Colombo into a…

President expects positive economy in 2024

State Finance Minister Ranjith Siyambalapitiya says Expects-3.5% and-4 % growth rate this year Falling tax revenue led to economic crisisLocalChaminda PereraTags: Print EditionState Finance Minister Ranjith Siyambalapitiya yesterday said…

The President presides over discussions on Sinhala Cultural Institute

LocalTags: Print EditionPresident Ranil Wickremesinghe instructed the Minister of Buddhasasana, Religious and Cultural Affairs Mr Vidura Wickramanayake to prepare and submit a Cabinet memorandum for the upcoming activities of the Sinhala…

Heavy rains to be expected in various places across Sri Lanka

LocalTags: Print EditionAccording to the Meteorological department, the well-marked low pressure area over the southeast bay of Bengal is likely to move west north-westwards towards the eastern coast of Sri Lanka on 01 February. Such a…

Bill to preserve Maha Viharaya Temple in Parliament soon – President

Ceremonial presentation of Sannas Patra to AtamasthanadhipathiLocalPresident Ranil Wickremesinghe presenting the ‘Sri Sannas Patra’ to Atamasthanadhipathi and Chief Sanghanayaka of the Nuwara Kalaviya Most Venerable Dr. Pallegama…

Govt allocates Rs. 16 Bn to buy organic fertilizer for Maha Season

LocalTags: Print EditionAgriculture Minister Mahinda Amaraweera stated that the Government has allocated Rs. 16,000 million (or Rs. 16 billion) for the purchase of organic fertilizer in the 2022/23 Maha Season. President Ranil…