LNP – SL targets US $ 36bn in annual exports by 2029
The government has set its sights on an ambitious annual export revenue target of US $ 36 billion to be achieved by 2029, according to the Export Development Board (EDB).
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Month: November 2024
LNP – Higher priority for education, schools to follow systematic approach: Harini Amarasuriya
According to the new government policies, higher priority has been given to education, and school education should be implemented in a proper, systematic manner and according to a well-defined schedule, Education Minister Harini Amarasuriya said.
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LNP – Government to import 70,000 tonnes of Nadu rice
The government has decided to import Nadu rice subject to maximum of 70,000 tonnes as a solution to the shortage of rice in the market
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LNP – Mammootty, Mohanlal’s film begins filming in Sri Lanka
Touted to be the biggest project in the Malayalam film industry, the Mahesh Narayanan film starring Mammootty and Mohanlal kickstarted its first schedule in Sri Lanka.
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LNP – Strategic branding key to SL’s success in India’s wedding market: Vandana Mohan
Access to information and strategic branding are pivotal for Sri Lanka to emerge as a premier wedding destination for Indians, according to Vandana Mohan, India’s first female event manager and founder of the Wedding Design Company.
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LNP – ADB approves USD 200 mln loan to strengthen Sri Lanka’s financial sector reforms
The Asian Development Bank (ADB) today approved a $200 million policy-based loan to further help the Government of Sri Lanka strengthen its financial sector.
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LNP – What Sri Lankan MPs receive: Secretary General details MP benefits
The Secretary General of Parliament, Mrs. Kushani Rohanadheera, clarified that a Member of Parliament (MP) is not paid a salary but is entitled to an allowance.
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LNP – Sustainability Awards 2024 honours eco-friendly tourism practices
The 2024 Sustainability Awards, organised by the Delegation of German Industry and Commerce in Sri Lanka (AHK Sri Lanka) and funded by the Friedrich Naumann Foundation for Freedom (FNF Sri Lanka), took place on 12 November 2024 at the Hilton Colombo Residences.
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LNP – President Dissanayake to visit India in December – report
Sri Lankan President Anura Kumara Dissanayake will visit India at the invitation of the Indian government in mid-December, Foreign Minister Vijitha Herath said on Monday.
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LNP – Lohan Ratwatte’s bail request moved to December
The Court of Appeal has granted time for the Attorney General (AG) to fie objections related to the petition filed by former State Minister Lohan Ratwatte requesting him to be released on bail.
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