Dept. of Immigration and Emigration recommenced passport services
The issuing of passports, which was temporarily halted yesterday (13 Feb.) due to a defect in the computer system of
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Postal Voting for the Local Government Election postponed
National Election Commission says that Postal Voting for the Local Government Election postponed indefinitely reports newsfirst.lk. Earlier, Postal voting for
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Treasury issues circular on paddy purchasing
The Treasury has released a circular on the government’s program for purchasing and distribution of paddy, the President’s Media Division
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Cabinet nod to draft new Excise bill
The Cabinet of Ministers has granted approval to draft a new Excise bill, replacing the century-old legislation. Since the Excise
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Sri Lanka bans single-use polythene and plastic products
Sri Lanka cabinet decided to ban 7 one-off use plastic and polythene products from June 1st 2023. Straws, spoons, forks,
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Saudi Arabia to send its first woman into space
A Saudi Arabian woman will reach space for the first time a few months from now, if all goes according
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China, US to participate in first meeting of new debt roundtable on Feb. 17
Officials from China, India, Saudi Arabia and Group of Seven nations will participate in a first virtual meeting of a
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WEATHER FORECAST FOR 14 FEBRUARY 2023
Showers or thundershowers may occur at a few places in Rathnapura, Kalutara, Galle and Matara districts during the afternoon or
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Deep Jungle Festival held in Elephant Corridor – Tourism Ministry says no approval granted
The Sri Lanka Tourism Promotion Bureau (SLTPB) and the Tourism Ministry, today denied providing approval for the staging of the Deep
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Parliament to convene from February 21 to 24
The Secretary General of Parliament Mr. Dhammika Dasanayake stated that the Parliament is scheduled to convene from 21st to 24th
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