Political and Social News
Student shortage will give teachers VRS in five years: Minister
Due to not having students in schools for Ordinary Level (O/L) and Advanced Level (A/L) classes, all teachers will be able to enjoy a Voluntary Retirement Scheme (VRS) after five years, Education Minister Susil Premajayantha said.
45th SAARC Finance Governors’ meeting concludes in Colombo
The Central Bank of Sri Lanka hosted the 45th SAARC finance Governors’ Meeting and Symposium during 13-14 June 2024 in Colombo.
Multi-sectorial approach to reduce impacts of Sri Lanka’s floods: Ravi K
The government has taken a multi-sectorial approach to reduce the risks and impacts of floods experiencing in the country in as a result of stormy monsoon rains affecting thousands of families and killing at least 30 people recently.
Sri Lanka Summit on Bali calls on [public and provate to curb human trafficking
The first ever Sri Lanka Summit on the Bali Process yesterday put spotlight on the critical roles of the Government and the private sector in combating human trafficking and modern slavery.
Sri Lanka Summit on Bali calls on [public and provate to curb human trafficking
The first ever Sri Lanka Summit on the Bali Process yesterday put spotlight on the critical roles of the Government and the private sector in combating human trafficking and modern slavery.
Expert Committee on Memorialization Hands Over Report to President
The Expert Committee to make recommendations to commemorate those who died as a result of the armed conflict, political unrest,
IMF allows authorities to draw US$ 336 mn following second review completion
The Intentional Monetary Fund (IMF) announced the completion of the second review under the 48-month Extended Fund Facility (EFF) Arrangement, allowing Sri Lanka to draw SDR 254 million (about US$336 million).
Several spells of showers expected in parts of Sri Lanka
The Meteorology Department forecasts that several spells of showers will occur in Western, Sabaragamuwa and North-western provinces and in Galle and Matara districts.
IMF Agreement: Mandatory Compliance for whoever comes to power – Minister of Transport, Highways and Mass Media, Dr. Bandula Gunawardena
Minister of Transport, Highways and Mass Media, Dr. Bandula Gunawardena stressed the necessity of adhering to the loan agreements with the International Monetary Fund (IMF) until 2028 while formulating the budget for the upcoming year 2025, regardless of the governing administration.
Range Bandara’s “Loud Thinking” and Ranil’s election campaign
President Ranil Wickremesinghe (centre), UNP General Secretray Palitha Range Bandara and UNP Chairman Vajira Abeywardena greet crowds at an election rally