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“The challenge of transforming Public Service into a streamlined state mechanism lies ahead of us” – President. President Anura Kumara Dissanayake highlighted the critical challenge of transforming Sri Lanka’s public service into an efficient state mechanism.
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Prime Minister and ADB Country Director discuss educational reforms. The Prime Minister of Sri Lanka, Dr. Harini Amarasuriya, met with Mr. Takafumi Kadono, Country Director of the Asian Development Bank (ADB) Sri Lanka Resident Mission,...
The Island - Daily English Language Newspaper in Sri Lanka
18 hours ago · The Cabinet of Ministers granted approval to the proposal submitted by the Minister of Cooperative Development to extend the time... Fast bowler Eshan Malinga’s impressive 2024 has been capped with a maiden call-up to the national side after he was... The annual special Christmas carol concert ...
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LSSP marks 89 years, calls for revival of welfare state and economic justice. The Lanka Sama Samaja Party (LSSP) celebrated its 89th anniversary this weekend, reaffirming its commitment to addressing poverty, promoting social justice, and reviving the welfare state...
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Dec 17, 2024 · Sri Lanka yesterday (20) issued macro-linked bonds (MLBs) amounting to USD 10.4 billion. Citigroup, Sri Lanka’s dealer manager for the... A military court in Pakistan has convicted 25 people for their role in violent protests following the arrest of former... Bangladesh Under 19s led by Sumaiya ...
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Dec 12, 2024 · 13 killed in road accidents on Saturday: A large number of road accidents reported during the past several months have... By WM Wickremesinghe Trincomalee Acting Magistrate Abdul Saleem has ordered that the 12-member crew of a boat that entered Sri... At least 13 people, including four children ...
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Macron lands in cyclone-hit Mayotte bringing food and health aid. French President Emmanuel Macron has arrived in Mayotte as the French Indian Ocean territory continues to reel from the devastation...
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Dec 13, 2024 · ECONOMYNEXT – Sri Lanka will review the role of 115 state entities which cost 140 billion rupees a year to... (UCAN) Cardinal Malcolm Ranjith has called for a Sri Lanka free from corruption and lawlessness, emphasizing the urgent need for systemic change.... At least 13 people, including four ...
Political cost of sobering reality – The Island
Saturday 2nd November, 2024 The latest fuel price revision has landed the JVP/NPP government in an unenviable position, with only 12 days to go before the next general election, where the ruling alliance’s stakes are extremely high. Unless the NPP succeeds in obtaining a working majority in Parliament, newly-elected President Anura Kumara Dissanayake will run […]