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Minister of State for Tourism Diana Gamage says that in order to get money from tourists coming to the country, opportunities must be created.She points out that although many tourists come to the country for entertainment if Colombo is like a graveyard after 10 pm, even if they have money to spend, there are no places in the country to spend it.Therefore, she points out that in order to attract tourists who come to Sri Lanka for entertainment, Night Life or night economies must be created in Sri Lanka.Apart from that, the minister further states that tourism opportunities based on…

Several telephone numbers have been introduced to inquire about obtaining the electric vehicle import license that expatriate workers are legally entitled to after sending money to Sri Lanka.According to that, electric vehicle import licenses will be issued under the new program which allowed Sri Lankans who send money through formal channels to import an electric vehicle.The Ministry of Labor and Foreign Employment stated that three telephone numbers have been introduced to refer to the existing problems and obtain information.The relevant phone numbers are below,Hotline – 0773 039 034Prabodha Kaggoda Arachchi – 0112 368 175Inquiries,Ministry of Foreign EmploymentSenior Assistant Secretary (Administration)0112…

An effort by a 61-year-old man to enter his home through a window on the seventh level of the 11-story Laksanda Sevana housing complex in Wellampitiya failed, and he passed away yesterday as a result.S Mahendran has been identified as the victim.The deceased, according to the police, shared a home with his son on the seventh level of the apartment building. According to investigations, his kid was drunk and didn’t try to unlock the door.According to the police, it seems that the deceased had been attempting to open the door with great effort until, at approximately 1:30 in the morning,…

A suspect was detained by Badulla Police in connection with the double homicide that occurred at a home in the Hingurugamuwa neighborhood of Badulla yesterday, where another woman also suffered significant cut wounds.Two women’s remains were discovered by police H.M. RM and Ranmanika (85). On Saturday (10), Jayavathi (55), the mother and daughter, believed they had been murdered on either Friday night (9) or Saturday morning.A 33-year-old three-wheeler driver from Weeriyapura in Badulla is the apprehended suspect.The guy allegedly committed the crime when one of the ladies declined to provide him Rs. 20,000, according to the police. Sharp instruments had…

The government has decided to temporarily stop non-essential recruitment for government service.However, Minister Ramesh Pathirana said that for the need to maintain the services of some institutions, approval was also given to use the employees from the redundant departments.Also, the Cabinet has approved the appointment of a committee of officials headed by the Prime Minister’s Secretary to review the recruitment process in the public service.It is stated that the government is currently working to balance the number of employees in various sectors with the aim of maintaining the public service more formally and efficiently as well as at a high…

Acting Cabinet Spokesman Minister Ramesh Pathirana says that the Lazard Institute, which provides financial advice for debt restructuring in Sri Lanka, has started discussions with China, Japan, and India.Accordingly, the minister stated that the purpose of these discussions is to reach some agreement while attending the press conference to announce the cabinet decisions held today (13).The minister further stated that debt restructuring is necessary for this country to get the necessary financial relief from the International Monetary Fund.

The Cabinet has approved the immediate provision of 100 million US dollars to the Ministry of Health for the purchase of essential medicines.It is said that a proposal presented by the Minister of Health has been approved by the Cabinet.The funds of 100 million US dollars provided by the Colombo Urban Revitalization Project and the Disaster Mitigation Project, which are operated under the funds of the Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank, are to be used to import essential medicines.Below is the relevant cabinet decision,

The Ministry of Public Administration and Home Affairs has declared September 19 as a special government holiday to mark the royal funeral of Queen Elizabeth II.Accordingly, the government has already announced a national day of mourning on that day.The Secretary of the Ministry of Public Administration and Home Affairs states that the government holiday should not be an obstacle to running the essential services of the government.

The cabinet has approved the appointment of a cabinet sub-committee consisting of 5 members to take quick decisions on economic revival and growth.According to the relevant cabinet decision, the relevant sub-committee includes the president, prime minister, and other cabinet ministers.In view of the current crisis economic situation, this decision has been taken after recognizing the high priorities to be taken for economic revival and growth.Below is the relevant cabinet decision,

The Department of Meteorology says that some rain may occur in the Western and Sabaragamuwa provinces and in Kandy, Nuwara Eliya, Galle, and Matara districts.The department states that there is mainly rainless weather on the rest of the island.From Puttalam through Colombo and Galle to Matara, there may be rain at a few places in the offshore areas.