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The current government has implemented new guidelines to cap the number of support staff for ministers and deputy ministers. Under the policy,… The post Government sets limits on Ministerial Support Staff to boost Efficiency appeared first…

Uruwarige Vanniyalaththo, the leader of the indigenous people’s community, highlighted the historical significance of their people during a recent discussion and brought… The post Officials discuss steps to protect rights of Indigenous…

Fitch Ratings has upgraded the national long-term ratings for 10 banks in Sri Lanka, while affirming the ratings of five additional banks.… The post Fitch upgrades ratings for 10 Sri Lankan Banks appeared first on DailyNews.

The Department of Meteorology forecasts showers throughout the Uva Province and the districts of Ampara, Batticaloa, Matale, Nuwara Eliya, Hambantota, and Matara… The post Showers, Thunderstorms and Strong Winds expected today appeared…

Former Minister Anura Priyadarshana Yapa and his wife were arrested by the Criminal Investigation Department (CID) and are set to be produced… The post Ex-Minister Yapa and Wife Arrested Over Misuse of Relief Funds appeared first on…

President Anura Kumara Dissanayake emphasised that a country cannot progress solely through laws and regulations and highlighted that tradition is a vital… The post A country cannot progress through laws, regulations alone – President…

The prices of some essential consumer goods sold by Lanka Sathosa have been reduced with the aim of providing relief to the… The post Sathosa reduces prices of ten essential food items appeared first on DailyNews.

Government has no plans to allow import of coconuts but will look at allowing coconut based raw material imports to meet the… The post Coconut based raw material imports to meet industry demand under study – Deputy Minister appeared first…

The six lion cubs born at the Rideeyagama Safari Park in Hambantota three months ago will be put on public display on… The post Ridiyagama breeds six more lion cubs appeared first on DailyNews.

Considerable rainfall has been reported in the Senanayake Samudra in Inginiyagala, Ampara, in addition to waters coming from Moneragala, Bibile and Badulla… The post Threat of floods in Gal Oya valley appeared first on DailyNews.