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Sri Lanka's state workers have been reluctant to embrace digitization in past
S P Arukgoda retires today
The ministry warned that high-security protocols must be maintained.
Aims to eliminate fragmented spending across state agencies
Construction began in 2021 and advanced until three floors were completed before economic disruptions forced a halt.
"This national policy is formulated to ensure an uninterrupted supply of high-quality medicines to the public and supply
Dissanayake has promised to eliminate corruption in governance
SLBC land in Ekala transferred to Electricity Board for Rs325mn and Urban Development Authority for Rs1,286mn
"We expect the first stock to come by next Monday,"
Sri Lanka Parliament signed agreement with Pakistan Institute for Parliamentary Services to enhance cooperation
Sri Lanka is facing passport shortage after govt failed to order new passport on time
Committee on high posts approved appointments of 6 new ambassadors, 1 high commissioner, 2 ministry secretaries, 1 chair
Japanese assistance for human resource development training for senior public officials
Access to credit enhancement schemes that will make new water projects transparent and affordable
Government raised water tariff between 30-50% in 2023,
Sri Lanka has been looking to improve Immigration, airport
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Staff of Sethsiripaya (and other public spaces) be sensitised, informed about rights of persons with disabilities
Plan to set up professional body for journalists was passed in 2021
“We strongly believe that as in the case of India, this is the beginning of the digital magic for Sri Lanka."
DMT registers doubling of profit in 2023 despite vehicle import ban
Water tariff was increased between 30-50% in August last year
Government workers to get training to equip them with essential skills for delivering efficient and empathetic service
NIC mandatory for those applying for the second phase of its Aswesuma program due to widespread welfare fraud.
India-Sri Lanka officials plan MoU to provide capacity building for senior and mid-level civil servants
Policy support proposed to be provided by Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation to the Presidential Secretariat
2,000 rupee monthly allowance to be given to institutionalized persons
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