Political and Social News
Ceylon Tobacco secures 87 acre land on 30-year lease for sustainable forest farming
Ceylon Tobacco secures 87 acre land on 30-year lease for sustainable forest farming
Prez issues wake-up call to private sector; stresses need to break dependency cycle
Tells private sector to step out of their comfort zones and embrace competitiveness
President, Tiran Alles agree on next IGP: Deshabandu to be the new IGP ?
Public Security Minister Tiran Alles is reported to have held a discussion with President Ranil Wickremesinghe on the appointment of the next Inspector General of Police (IGP), a matter to be completed ‘very soon’, a source said.
President questioned the allocation of freehold land for Shangri-La Hotel
President questioned the allocation of freehold land for Shangri-La Hotel
Alleged smuggled Land Cruiser seized from Sports Minister’s vehicle yard
A land cruiser jeep smuggled to the country was seized by Panadura Walana Anti-vice Squad during a raid on Euro Nipon private vehicle yard in Dambulla belonging to Minister of Sports Roshan Ranasinghe and handed over to Dambulla Police.
President likely to grant another extension to present IGP Wickramaratne
The prolonged saga of appointing a new Inspector General of Police (IGP) has reached a critical juncture, leaving the country’s law enforcement in a state of uncertainty and raising concerns about the government’s ability to address rising crime rates.
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Sri Lanka signs agreement to send workers to Israel
Sri Lanka has entered into an agreement with Israel to send workers to be employed in the latter’s agricultural sector, Cabinet Spokesperson Minister Bandula Gunawardana said.
RM Parks Inc. secures 200 SL fuel station for US$ 110 million investment
The US-based fuel distribution company RM Parks Inc. in California today signed an agreement with the BOI with an investment of USD 110 million to serve the Sri Lankan petroleum sector in collaboration with Shell Plc to operate 200 fuel stations.
New provision for entities seeking BOI recognition
The Government has decided to introduce new provisions for entities seeking the recognition and security that the Board of Investment (BOI) offers to boost investor confidence and attract foreign investment.