October 05, 2024
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Navy seizes 02 Indian fishing boats poaching in Sri Lankan waters
September 30, 2024The Sri Lanka Navy seized 02 Indian fishing boats and apprehend 17 Indian fishermen while they were poaching in Sri Lankan waters, during a special operation conducted in the sea area north of Mannar this yesterday.
Sri Lankan Tourism Professionals Showcase ‘Destination Sri Lanka’ at IFTM Top Resa in Paris
September 30, 2024Sri Lanka Tourism presented “Destination Sri Lanka” at the International & French Travel Market 2024 IFTM Top Resa held at Porte de Versailles in Paris recently. The spacious, eye-catching and well-located Sri Lanka pavilion organized by Sri Lanka Tourism was a major attraction at IFTM, and featured the many facets of Sri Lanka, as well as Ceylon tea and traditional Sri Lankan dance and music.
Export Performance in August 2024
September 30, 2024As per the provisional data released by the Sri Lanka Customs, the merchandise export performance in August 2024 amounted to US$ 1,165.4 million, recorded an increase of 4.18 % compared to the month of August 2023. This was mainly due to the increase in earnings from export of Apparel & Textiles, Tea, Rubber based products, Coconut based products and Spices & Concentrates.
Conduct a rapid audit to assess the progress of the allocations spent by the Ministry of Sports
September 30, 2024Immediately halt the unnecessary expenditure of money and government resources on celebrations.
The necessity of an urgent program to prevent abuse and violence in the sports sector.
A special committee to investigate fraud and corruption in government institutions.
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