The International Development Association (IDA) of the World Bank Group (WBG) has approved a USD 200 million financing package to support the second phase of Sri Lanka’s Resilience,
Sri Lanka Police Media Spokesperson, Deputy Inspector General of Police (DIG) Nihal Thalduwa stated that the police personnel assigned to former President Ranil Wickremesinghe’s security have not been recalled.
Former Director of the State Intelligence Service (SIS) Nilantha Jayawardena has informed the Supreme Court through his Legal Counsel that the arrears of the compensation which was ordered to be paid to the victims of the Easter Sunday attacks, have been completely settled.
Runners in a marathon were joined by a four-legged furry competitor that wound up stealing the show.
As part on ongoing reforms in the CID by public security secretary Ravi Seneviratne, a female officer has been named to head the institution for the first time.
Prime Minister’s Secretary Pradeep Saputantri announced that steps have been taken to suspend the board meetings of statutory bodies and other government institutions.
The ITAK will contest the general election under its own name and symbol, said M.A. Sumanthiran.
The SLPP will have a new plan to win a high number of seats at the upcoming parliamentary election, said its general secretary Sagara Kariyawasam.
The Police Spokesman DIG Nihal Thalduwa has confirmed that the security detail for former President Ranil Wickremesinghe, which includes 50 Special Task Force (STF) personnel, will remain unchanged.
The Inland Revenue Department has successfully collected Rs. 1,417 billion in taxes as of September 30, 2024, surpassing 70% of the annual revenue target of Rs. 2,024 billion.
