The Parliamentary debate on the Meethotamulla landfill site disaster and waste management commenced today at 9.30am.
A gazette issued under President Maithripala Sirisena’s directive under the Public Security Act Clause NO 16 declaring garbage disposal by any authority of the Public Administration as an essential service is set to be up for debate.
In order for the directive to pass, it should receive the majority vote of the parliament.
A Thai woman walking topless in Arugam Bay town has been arrested by the Police.
The UK government has unveiled a package of reforms to simplify imports from developing countries which allows for more garments manufactured in Sri Lanka to enter the UK tariff-free.
The Cabinet has approved a proposal for Sri Lankans overseas to apply for their passports through an online system via the Lankan diplomatic missions.
Cabinet has approved the appointment of Commodore (retired) M.B.N.A. Premaratne of the Sri Lanka Navy, as the new Commissioner General of Excise.
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