A Cabinet proposal to reduce prices of pharmaceuticals by 16 per cent with effect from June 15 has been approved, Minister Bandula Gunasekara said.
A three month price review mechanism was also proposed in the same cabinet paper.
The Cabinet paper was submitted taking into consideration the appreciation of the rupee against the US dollar and benefit importers would receive.
An opportunity to travel to Japan for employment as skilled workers is being offered under a programme known as ‘Jayagamu’ Sri Lanka, announced by Labour Minister Manusha Nanayakkara.
Former State Minister Palitha Thewarapperuma passed away at the age of 64, after being electrocuted today evening.
The Sri Lanka Army has launched in internal investigation into the accident at the Fox Hill super-Cross races in Diyathalwa yesterday claiming seven lives.
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