Political and Social News
Amendments allow HC to grant bail for drug quantities under 10g - CA
In its recent judgment, the Court of Appeal has held that in accordance with the new amendments introduced to the Opium and Dangerous Drugs Ordinance, the High Court has the power to grant bail to a person, when the pure quantity of the dangerous drug is less than 10 grams.
Mainly fair weather over the island; few showers in EP: Met Dept.
In a weather forecast for today, the Meteorology Department said mainly fair weather would prevail elsewhere over the island and a few showers would occur in Western and Sabaragamuwa provinces.
U.S. highlights its investment in Sri Lanka’s economic recovery
The Deputy Assistant Secretary of State for South and Central Asian Affairs (DAS) Afreen Akhter DAS has shared details of the US $270 million in new support that the United States has delivered over the last year.
China to help Sri Lanka address challenges of financial debt
Wang Yi, director of the Office of the Central Commission for Foreign Affairs, vowed that China will help Sri Lanka effectively address the challenges of financial debt on Wednesday.
SL among the lowest in South Asia for spending on education: UNICEF
Sri Lanka allocated less than 2% of its GDP on education, which falls well below the international benchmark of 4-6% of GDP and is among the lowest in the South Asia region, a statement issued by UNICEF said.
China to assist Sri Lanka address challenges of massive debt
Wang Yi, director of the Office of the Foreign Affairs Commission of the Communist Party of China (CPC) Central Committee, vowed that China will help Sri Lanka effectively address the challenges of financial debt on Wednesday.
SL seeks WHO help to set up high quality medicinal drugs testing lab
Sri Lanka is to set up a highly standardized quality laboratory to test the quality of pharmaceuticals.in the absence of a proper mechanism to ensure the quality of medicinal drugs,
Sudden fire at the Ministry of Finance extinguished
A sudden fire erupted at the Ministry of Finance due to an electrical short circuit earlier today (16 Aug) has been completely doused, ministry sources confiremed.
Key wheat flour suppliers accused of raking in billions in undue profits amid import ban
The local wheat flour suppliers are facing allegations of reaping substantial undue profits in billions of rupees following a government-imposed ban on unlicensed wheat flour imports, as revealed during a recent meeting of the Committee on Public Finance (COPF).
State Pharmaceuticals Corporation gets new Chairman
Dr. Ajith Mendis has been appointed as the new Chairman of the State Pharmaceuticals Corporation by Health Minister Keheliya Rambukwella.