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The ‘National Physical Planning Policy Draft – 2048’ was presented to President Ranil Wickremesinghe at the President’s Office. Urban Development and Housing Minister Prasanna Ranatunga presented the draft to the President.The National Physical Planning Department has prepared the ‘National Physical Planning Policy Draft – 2048′ by including various projects and programs implemented in all ministries, departments and other related institutions.It was then recommended by the inter-ministerial secretaries’ committee and submitted to the National Physical Planning Council (NPPC) presided over by the President for approval.Ministers of the ministries that are members of the National Physical Planning Council, Provincial Governors, President’s Secretary…

Following a recent contribution of Rs 52 million for the promotion of various games, Pakistan has promised to continue helping Sri Lanka in the area of sports. Roshan Ranasinghe, the sports minister for Sri Lanka, and Ehsan ur Rehman Mazari, the minister for interprovincial coordination, spoke about their shared interest in sports during their meeting in Colombo.Arjuna Ranatunga, the captain of the Sri Lankan team that won the World Cup, and the secretary of the Ministry of Sports were present at the meeting when the Pakistani minister also offered assistance in the form of coaches for kabaddi, squash, and hockey.…

The annual Taliban peace conference started in Norway, and a delegation of the Taliban government arrived in Oslo, Norway, to participate in the conference, according to a statement released by the Norwegian Ministry of Foreign Affairs.The establishment of a Taliban government in Afghanistan took place in 2021, after the withdrawal of American forces from Afghanistan. The Taliban government has implemented their own Sharia law. Accordingly, girls’ education is prohibited. Women are not allowed to work.It is also said that the Norwegian conference will focus on the injustices faced by Afghan girls and women. Representatives of Western countries including the United…

The sky is heavy with clouds in the northern and eastern provinces and the Department of Meteorology says that some rains may occur in Sabaragamuwa province, Kandy and Nuwara Eliya districts today (17). In the Western Province and Galle and Matara Districts, there will be some rain, while in the Northern Province and Trincomalee District, there may be scattered showers or thundershowers in the evening or at night.In the western slopes of the central mountains, and in the North-Central Province, Puttalam, Hambantota and Trincomalee districts, the winds blowing from time to time can become gusty between 40 and 45 kilometres…

Starting the passenger ship service from Chennai to Kankesanthurai, an inspection passenger ship carrying Indian tourists arrived at Jaffna Kankesanthurai port yesterday (16).Ports, Shipping and Civil Aviation Minister Nimal Siripalada Silva and Fisheries Minister Douglas Devananda welcomed the inspection passenger ship and the tourists who arrived there.This passenger transport service was started as per the request of the Sri Lankan government to start a passenger ferry service from Chennai Pondicherry Port in India to Kankesanthurai.

The examination department has announced the dates of the practical tests for the applicants who appeared for the written examination of the 2022 / 2023 G.C.E. A-level examination.Accordingly, it is stated that arrangements have been made to conduct the practical tests in the subjects of aesthetics and technology from June 27 to July 31 all over the island.

It is reported that a gazette announcement related to the closure of two departments belonging to the public sector has been issued now. Accordingly, it has been decided to liquidate and close the Internal Trade Department which was cancelled with the establishment of the Consumer Affairs Authority, according to the relevant gazette announcement.Also, it has been decided to liquidate and close down the Department of Telecommunications as well, it is further stated in the relevant gazette notice.Below is the published gazette notification.Find out more political news and information by engaging Buzzer.lk and Buzzer Politics.

The finest teams from India, Pakistan, Sri Lanka, Bangladesh, Afghanistan, and Nepal will participate in a total of 13 thrilling one-day international matches at the Asia Cup 2023, which will take place from August 31 to September 17, according to the Asian Cricket Council.In a hybrid hosting arrangement, four of the tournament’s matches will take place in Pakistan and the other nine in Sri Lanka.Two groups will be used in the 2023 edition, with two teams from each group earning spots in the Super Four stage. The final will then include the top two teams from the Super Four stage.Get…

According to reports, the “Duma,” or lower house of the Russian Parliament, has been given permission to transport convicted and suspected criminals to the front lines in Ukraine. The intention is to attack the Ukrainian army and ally with the Russian army.The Russian security forces made the decision to deploy accused individuals as well as criminal suspects to the front lines a few months ago. The lower chamber of parliament received a referral about the linked plan. There, it was authorized. According to reports, Ukraine is currently ferociously retaliating against the invading Russian army using the armaments it has obtained…

According to the Department of Meteorology, the Western, Sabaragamuwa, and North-Western provinces, as well as the Galle, Matara, Kandy, and Nuwara Eliya districts, may have numerous bouts of rain today (16). The agency warned that some locations in the provinces of Uva and Eastern might see rain or thundershowers in the late evening or early morning.Periodic winds in the North, North-Central, and North-West Provinces, as well as the Hambantota and Trincomalee districts, may intensify into severe winds with speeds of 40 to 45 kilometres per hour. The Department of Meteorology urges individuals to take the required precautions to reduce the…