The first cabinet meeting of the new government commenced at the Presidential Secretariat a short while ago, the Presidential Secretariat said.
Decision with regard to submitting a Vote on Account to the tune of Rs. 1.6 trillion (Rs. 1,600 billion) prior to the November budget is to be taken at today's meeting, according to a senior Cabinet Minister.
To be presented in Parliament immediately after Cabinet approval is obtained, the urgent requirement is to pay outstanding bills for road and building constructions among other payments.
Popular grade five tuition teacher, Hayeshika Fernando wanted over assaulting a 21 year old youth was granted bail today after she surrendered to courts.
First Bishop of the Batticaloa Diocese, Retired Bishop Joseph Ponnaiya, passed away today at the age of 74, following a brief illness.
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