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Convention on the Suppression of Terrorist Financing (Amendment) Bill is consistent with the Constitution

The Parliament was informed by the Speaker of Parliament Dr. Jagath Wickramaratne, that the Supreme Court has ruled that the Convention on the Suppression of Terrorist Financing (Amendment) Bill is consistent with the Constitution of Sri Lanka.

National War Heroes Commemoration Ceremony had special traffic plan

The National War Heroes Commemoration Ceremony was scheduled to be held at the Parliamentary Grounds in front of the National War Heroes’ Monument in Battaramulla, under the patronage of President Anura Kumara Dissanayake.

New circular issued to streamline solid waste management

A new circular has been issued, aiming to streamline solid waste management activities in state institutions by the Ministry of Public Administration, Provincial Councils and Local Government.

Plans  to provide compensation for affected farmers

Due to heavy rains, many crops have been damaged. Following assessments, the Ministry of Agriculture has announced that steps will be taken to disburse compensation of up to a maximum of Rs. 100,000 per hectare, based on the severity of the damage.

Former CEO of SriLankan Airlines death: magisterial inquiry postponed

The further magisterial inquiry has been postponed until 22 May into the suspicious death of the former Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of SriLankan Airlines, Kapila Chandrasena. 

QR code system will continue to manage fuel consumption

To manage fuel consumption, Deputy Minister of Finance and Planning Dr. Anil Jayantha stated that the QR code system introduced for fuel distribution will continue to be implemented.