Minister Archives - Page 9 of 11

“Equal treatment a must for all communities” – Rajitha Senaratne

Staff WriterJan 16, 20170

(UDHAYAM, COLOMBO) – All communities should be given equal treatment, Health Minister Dr. Rajitha Senaratne said. He said rumours spread about the Government were baseless.

Sri Lanka interested in buying oil from Iran

Staff WriterJan 16, 20170

(UDHAYAM, TEHRAN) – Minister of Science, Technology and Research Susil Premajayantha told Iran’s Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif that Sri Lanka hopes to resume oil

Mangala to visit Sweden at the invitation of Swedish counterpart

Staff WriterJan 16, 20170

(UDHAYAM, COLOMBO) – Foreign Minister Mangala Samaraweera will visit Sweden at the invitation of the Minister of Foreign Affairs of Sweden, Margot Wallström, from 17

Tamil Nadu insists on release of boats in Sri Lanka

Staff WriterJan 16, 20170

(UDHAYAM, CHENNAI) – The Tamil Nadu Government is demanding the release of the fishing boats detained by Sri Lanka. Tamil Nadu Fisheries Minister D. Jayakumar

Prime Minister to Switzerland for World Economic Summit

Staff WriterJan 16, 20170

(UDHAYAM, COLOMBO) – Prime Minister Ranil Wickremesinghe will leave for Switzerland today (16) to attend the World Economic Summit to be held in Davos City

Steps taken to eradicate Thalassemia – Finance Minister

editorJan 14, 20170

(UDHAYAM, COLOMBO) – Minister of Finance Ravi Karunanayake states that the government has taken the necessary measures to eradicate Thalassemia in the island. Speaking at

“No More Super Ministerial Portfolios” – Akila Viraj Kariyawasam

editorJan 13, 20170

(UDHAYAM, COLOMBO) – Minister Akila Viraj Kariyawasam says Sri Lanka sustainable development act and special provisional act on development are two separate acts brought by

Rs. 1,388 million allocated to develop Kalutara district hospitals

editorJan 13, 20170

(UDHAYAM, COLOMBO) – Minister of Health Dr. Rajitha Senarathne requested the provincial Health Ministers to properly use the money allocated for the development of the

Ex-Dy. Minister Sarath Kumara Guneratne in court today

editorJan 13, 20170

(UDHAYAM, COLOMBO) – Former Deputy Minister Sarath Kumara Guneratne arrested and remanded on charges of financial discrepancies will be produced before the Colombo Chief Magistrate’s

Two to five year Resident Visa for foreigners who invest USD 300,000

Staff WriterJan 12, 20170

(UDHAYAM, COLOMBO) – Addressing a media briefing today (12), Finance Minister Ravi Karunanayake stated that 2 to 5 year Resident Visa will be issued for