Political and Social News
Mother on stage to receive dead son’s digree certificate
It was an emotional moment for all those attending the convocation of Jaffna University on Thursday (20) when the mother appeared on the stage to receive the degree certificate of her son who had died in an accident
Give more job opportunities to Lankan youth: Minister requests IRO director
Labour and Foreign Employment Minister Manusha Nanayakkara requested Japan International Resource Office (IRO) Director Suga Katsukai to explore the possibilities of recruiting more Sri Lankan youth as technical trainees in Japan.
Health Ministry admits quality issues in 63 drugs in 2023
The Health Ministry has acknowledged that a total of 63 drugs have failed quality tests in 2023, Additional Secretary to the Health Ministry, Dr. Saman Rathnayake, disclosed during a news briefing held at the Ministry auditorium yesterday.
Sri Lanka telecom chairman Rohan Fernando sacked.
Rohan Fernando, Chairman of Sri Lanka Telecom (SLT), has been removed from his post. Accordingly, Fernando said that the Board of Directors have removed him from his post as the Chairman of SLT.
Japan’s destroyer Samidare arrives at Colombo Port
The Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force (JMSDF) Destroyer SAMIDARE today (20) arrived at the port of Colombo on an official visit, the Sri Lanka Navy said.
INR becomes designated foreign currency in Sri Lanka
Sri Lanka has already notified India that the Indian Rupee is a designated foreign currency in its system, revealed Indian External Affairs Ministry Spokesperson Arindam Bagchi on Thursday (20).
EU extends current GSP+ Scheme for another four years
The European Commission has suggested that the current GSP+ (Generalised Scheme of Preferences Plus) scheme be extended by 04 years, amidst the ongoing negotiations for the EU’s new GSP+ arrangement.
BIA staff stage protest over pay
JStaffers of the Bandaranaike International Airport (BIA) in Katunayake have reportedly launched a protest outside the premises of the airport, based on several demands.
Over 500,000 Sri Lankan households desist from using electricity
In the wake of ever increasing electricity bills, a large number of Sri Lankan households desist from using electricity due to economic hardships.
The number of electricity consumers who have a reading of zero on their meters, as a result of apparently not using electricity is increasing rapidly.
According to the Public Utilities Commission, the number of households who have refrained from using electricity and therefore have a zero meter reading after the increase in electricity tariffs has increased from 350,000 households to over 500,000 households.
Joint Committee to strengthen India-Sri Lanka connectivity meets
India-Sri Lanka Joint Committee established under MOU on Passenger Transportation by Sea held a virtual meeting on 14th July 2023.