CEB reforms: AG’s opinion sought on recommendations
Energy sector reforms are progressing, with the Government last week seeking the Attorney General’s (AG’s) opinion on the drafting of the Electricity Reforms Bill based on the proposed recommendations Read More »
Pharmaceutical prices: SPC price hike in 2023?
The prices of all pharmaceutical items imported and distributed by the State Pharmaceuticals Corporation (SPC) will be increased when the new stocks – expected within the next three months – arrive in Read More »
Indian LOC: Meds worth $ 94 m due in March
Nearly $ 95 million worth of medicines ordered under the Indian Line of Credit (LOC) will only arrive in Sri Lanka by March next year, with efforts currently underway to open Letters of Credit (LCs) f Read More »
Health crisis: MSD says no saline shortage
The Ministry of Health’s Medical Supplies Division (MSD) yesterday (3) denied any shortage of saline supplies islandwide. Read More »
SL refugees in Vietnam: Govt. in discussions to repatriate remains
The Government has begun discussions with the International Organization for Migration (IOM) and the Vietnamese authorities regarding options for the repatriation of the remains of a 37-year-old Sri L Read More »
UN peacekeeping: Lankan troops short on tyres and spares
Sri Lankan peacekeepers deployed to the crisis-hit north African nation of Mali are facing significant constraints in carrying out their duties due to lack of spare parts and tyres for their fleet of Read More »
SLPA under probe
Moves are afoot to destroy evidence related to incidents of fraud and corruption at the Sri Lanka Ports Authority (SLPA) ahead of an investigation committee appointed by the Ministry of Ports and Ship Read More »
