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Circular issued for govt officials on taking no-pay leave for foreign jobs.

Circular issued for govt officials on taking no-pay leave for foreign jobs.
The Ministry of Finance, Economic Stabilization and National Policies has issued the circular to facilitate employees of public institutions to take no-pay leave to work abroad for a maximum period of five years. The circular, signed by Treasury Secretary Mahinda Siriwardana…
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Sri Lankan para-athlete Janani Dananjana wins gold medal.

Sri Lankan para-athlete Janani Dananjana wins gold medal.
Sri Lankan para-athlete Janani Dananjana has clinched the gold medal in Women’s Long Jump at the 4th Indian Open National Para-Athletics Championship 2022 in Bangalore, India. Her impairment falls under the T47 classification, which is for athletes with movement affected at …
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Sri Lanka to set up chartered institute of professional journalists.

Sri Lanka to set up chartered institute of professional journalists.
Cabinet approval has been granted to establish the ‘Institute of Chartered Journalists of Sri Lanka’ for professional journalists, aiming to enhance the professionalism of the journalists employed in the mass media industry. The steering committee presided by the Secretary o…
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Chinese 'spy ship' Yuan Wang 5 docks in Sri Lanka.

Chinese 'spy ship' Yuan Wang 5 docks in Sri Lanka.
A Chinese research ship has docked in Sri Lanka's Hambantota port despite Indian concerns. The Yuan Wang 5 was given permission to dock on the condition it would not carry out research while in Sri Lankan waters, said port officials. India had previously voiced concerns t…
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UN Sustainable Development Cooperation Framework launched in Sri Lanka.

UN Sustainable Development Cooperation Framework launched in Sri Lanka.
The United Nations Sustainable Development Cooperation Framework (UNSDCF) 2023-2027 was launched on 17 August by the Government of Sri Lanka and the United Nations in Sri Lanka. The Cooperation Framework will guide the work of UN Agencies, Funds and Programmes for the next f…
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U.S. partners with David Pieris Motor Company to boost electric mobility in Sri Lanka.

U.S. partners with David Pieris Motor Company to boost electric mobility in Sri Lanka.
The U.S. government, through its development agency, the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID), is committed to accelerating clean energy to drive social and economic sustainable growth in Sri Lanka. On August 16, Sri Lanka’s Minister of Power and Energy, Kanchan…
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India’s Adani Green Energy given provisional approval for two wind projects in Sri Lanka.

India’s Adani Green Energy given provisional approval for two wind projects in Sri Lanka.
Sri Lanka’s Minister of Power and Energy says that India’s Adani Green Energy has been issued provisional approvals for two wind energy projects in Mannar and Pooneryn for an investment of over USD 500 million. The minister added that 21 of 46 projects that were delayed due …
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Revised postal charges effective from 15 August.

 Revised postal charges effective from 15 August.
The revised postal charges come into effect on Aug 15. Accordingly, the Department of Posts stated that the postal rate for a normal letter which was at Rs. 15.00, is increased to Rs.50.00. It is also mentioned that the registered postal fee which prevails at Rs.30 has moved…
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CSE’s ASPI moves up for 12th consecutive day.

CSE’s ASPI moves up for 12th consecutive day.
The Colombo Stock Exchange (CSE) showed outstanding growth for the 12th consecutive day today (Aug 15), as the All Share Price Index (ASPI) gained 164.04 points to close at 9,191.52 points. As a percentage, this is an increase of 1.82 per cent. Meanwhile, the S&P SL20 ind…
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22nd constitutional amendment presented to parliament.

22nd constitutional amendment presented to parliament.
The 22nd Amendment to the Constitution was presented to the Parliament by Minister of Justice, Prisons Affairs and Constitutional Reforms Wijeyadasa Rajapakshe on Aug 10. The amendment, which had been referred to as the 21st Amendment so far, will in fact be the 22nd Amendme…
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Arjuna Ranatunga appointed chairman of National Sports Council.

Arjuna Ranatunga appointed chairman of National Sports Council.
Former Sri Lanka cricket captain and former MP Arjuna Ranatunga has been appointed as the chairperson of the 15-member National Sports Council to advise the sports minister on subject-related policy matters. The letters of appointment of the council members were handed over …
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Nethmi Ahinsa becomes youngest medallist at Commonwealth Games.

Nethmi Ahinsa becomes youngest medallist at Commonwealth Games.
Eighteen-year-old Nethmi Ahinsa from little known Indiminna, Pannala became Sri Lanka’s youngest medallist at the Commonwealth Games as she beat Australia’s Irene Symeonidis in the 57kg weight class to win a bronze medal in wrestling in Birmingham on Friday.  She also becam…
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Fuel is being issued only under QR code system from 01 August 2022.

Fuel is being issued only under QR code system from 01 August 2022.
The issuing of fuel under the National Fuel Pass or QR Code system commenced from midnight yesterday (31) at filling stations across the island. Accordingly, from today (August 01) onwards, fuel will be issued from all fuel stations across the island only under the QR code s…
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Sri Lanka’s Yupun Abeykoon wins 100m bronze at CWG 2022.

Sri Lanka’s Yupun Abeykoon wins 100m bronze at CWG 2022.
Sri Lanka’s Yupun Abeykoon won the bronze medal in the final of the men’s 100 meters event at the 2022 Commonwealth Games in Birmingham. Kenyan Ferdinand Omanyala claimed the gold in 10.02 seconds, defending champ Akani Simbine from South Africa was second in 10.13 and Yupun…
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Para-athlete Palitha Bandara wins silver at 2022 CWG.

Para-athlete Palitha Bandara wins silver at 2022 CWG.
Para-athlete Palitha Bandara secured a silver medal for Sri Lanka in the men’s discus throw (F42-44/61-64 category) at the 22nd Commonwealth Games on Wednesday (August 03). The 30-year-old threw 44.20 metres in his fifth and penultimate attempt, marking his personal best. Ban…
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Gen. Kamal Gunaratne re-appointed Defence Secretary.

Gen. Kamal Gunaratne re-appointed Defence Secretary.
General Kamal Gunaratne has been re-appointed as the Secretary to the Ministry of Defence by President Ranil Wickremesinghe. Gunaratne, a decorated veteran of the Sri Lanka Army, was first appointed to the post by former President Gotabaya Rajapaksa in November 2019. He is th…
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Dinesh Gunawardena sworn in as new Prime Minister.

Dinesh Gunawardena sworn in as new Prime Minister.
Member of Parliament Dinesh Gunawardena has taken oaths as the new Prime Minister of Sri Lanka. He took oaths before President Ranil Wickremesinghe on July 22. Gunawardena embarked on active politics in late 1970s and entered the parliament in 1983 representing the Maharagama…
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Samitha Dulan sets up new Javelin throw World Record.

Samitha Dulan sets up new Javelin throw World Record.
Samitha Dulan the Paralympic bronze medal winner once again came to the highlight yesterday when he set up a new world record in F- 44 Javelin throw event with 66.60m at the National Para Athletic championship which concluded at Sugathadasa Stadium yesterday. Samitha Dulan K…
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Yupun becomes first South Asian to finish 100m in less than 10 seconds.

Yupun becomes first South Asian to finish 100m in less than 10 seconds.
Sri Lanka sprinter Yupun Abeykoon won the Men’s 100m event at the Resisprint International 2022 in Switzerland today (July 03), finishing the race in just 9.96 seconds. He became the first South Asian to register a time below 10 seconds in the 100m race. Abeykoon also record…
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‘One Country, One Law’ Task Force hands over report to President.

‘One Country, One Law’ Task Force hands over report to President.
The Presidential Task Force appointed to prepare proposals on the ‘One Country, One Law’ concept has handed over its report to President Gotabaya Rajapaksa, the President’s Media Division (PMD) says. A 13-member task force, chaired by Ven. Galagodaaththe Gnanasara Thero, was…
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