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It has also been proposed to amend the words "children and young persons ordinance" to "children’s ordinance"
Treasury Secretary Mahinda Siriwardena is expected to join the president at the ADB meeting.
Lawyers and public have protested against the president's HSZ declaration
Sri Lankans in rural areas are severely affected with CKD
Parliament is scheduled to convene from next Monday October 03 to Friday October 07.
“It is against our constitution and we have to respond to that."
New HSZ move comes amid speculations over possible protests by people over cost of living.
Court ordered the policeman salary to be paid pending the completion of proceedings
Speaker Mahinda Yapa Abeywardena will serve as chair of the council
Cabinet approval was given to appoint a cabinet subcommittee to hold discussions with all stakeholders
The proposal seeks to overcome legal hurdles encountered in joint operations between Sri Lanka and the Maldives
As of September, the price of a 15-napkin pack ranges from 350 to 800 rupees in the market
The health minister said 92 of 383 drugs are short in supply though Sri Lanka has 14 of the most vital drugs in stock
Launched in June, WFP’s emergency response aims to help 3.4 million of those most at risk
Sri Lanka has been looking to improve relations with the West since President Wickremesinghe was sworn in.
No government wants to totally discourage smoking and drinking as they are top revenue sources
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Rambukuwella said the malnutrition issue in the country is being turned into a political issue
This bill was passed by majority vote in Parliament on September 08
The council will determine, among other things, the priorities of the legislature when formulating national policies
This funding has been given to Sri Lankan in addition to a previous funding of 60 dollars million
Wickremesinghe also met King Charles III on Sunday September 18.
“There are no special power stations that generate electricity at a low cost for religious places."
First lady Maitri Wickramasinghe also took part, the statement said.
Critics of the party have claimed that the party is trying to quietly sow public scepticism about the deal
Minister Sabry will deliver his speech on September 24 in the sessions which will be held from September 20 to 26.
Galle Face is managed by the port and the entire area is owned by the SLPA, an official said.
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