Cabinet discusses free grant of 184 acres in Oruwala
The Cabinet last week discussed a Cabinet paper presented by Lands Minister S.M. Chandrasena, to give a 184-acre land in the Oruwala area on a free grant to the current owner of the business entity si Read More »
SL prefers PTA with China
The Government is exploring the possibility of entering into a Preferential Trade Agreement (PTA) with China instead of a Free Trade Agreement (FTA), with some Cabinet Ministers believing that it woul Read More »
Two fuel ships awaiting payment
The Ceylon Petroleum Corporation (CPC) runs the risk of paying demurrage for two shipments carrying 95 octane petrol and diesel which have been anchored in the seas off Sri Lanka for days, due to dela Read More »
Tax rupees: Millions spent on ‘flower drop’ flights
Millions of rupees in taxpayers’ money have been spent in the last year by the Government to airdrop flowers for religious events, The Sunday Morning learns. Read More »
Medicine shortage: Critical meeting to secure $ 132 m for imports
A crucial meeting between President Gotabaya Rajapaksa, Health Minister Keheliya Rambukwella and Treasury Secretary S.R Attygalle will be held tomorrow (24) to discuss the allocation of funds for the Read More »
Rise in Covid-19 cases
Health authorities have so far not observed a major outbreak of Covid-19 following the festive season, The Sunday Morning learns. However, an increase in the confirmed number of new patients with the Read More »
MV X-Press Pearl disaster: Compensation assessment being revisited
Sri Lanka is expected to receive further compensation of $ 2.15 million this week over the damages caused due to the MV X-Press Pearl disaster, Marine Environment Protection Authority (MEPA) Chairpers Read More »
