The Government has decided to establish a brand new consolidated and dedicated agency named ‘Enterprise Sri Lanka’ for the monitoring and development of Sri Lanka’s struggling small and medium (SME) sector efficiently.
Whilst highlighting that the government had come up with permanent solutions to prevent floods, State Minister Pramitha Bandara Tennekoon told Parliament today that it has become impossible to implement them because of environmental organizations and certain politicians.
As floodwaters engulf the streets in Gampha, a dedicated man wades through the dirty water, ensuring essential supplies reach his house. Balancing a box and a bag of provisions on his head, he exemplifies the resilience and caring towards his loved ones. Pix by Kushan Pathiraja
NPP leader Anura Kumara Dissanayake raised concerns in Parliament saying that Opposition Leader Sajith Premadasa had raised the same question he was to raise in Parliament over the University non-academic staff, calling it a childish act by the Opposition Leader.
The capital market regulator, the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), highlighted 2024 would be a challenging year in terms of economic recovery and path to growth but there is hope, as the economy is on the right track.
Whilst highlighting that the government had come up with permanent solutions to prevent floods, State Minister Pramitha Bandara Tennekoon told Parliament that it has become impossible to implement them because of environmental organizations and certain politicians.
The Supreme Court’s determination that the Electricity Amendment Bill is inconsistent with the Constitution as a whole, caused a showdown in Parliament with the Opposition calling for the postponement of the debate while the ruling party insisted that it should go ahead as scheduled on Thursday with the necessary amendments.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) is projected to lose its majority in Indian parliament after a decade. As India counts votes, trends so far suggest the BJP will likely need the help of allies to form government as a united opposition led by the Indian National Congress makes gains.
The Supreme Court has determined that the Electricity Amendment Bill is inconsistant with the Constitution as a whole and can be passed by a special mejority in Parliament, Speaker Mahinda Yapa Abeywardena announced today.
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