The present Government has given priority to the development of rural infrastructure since the rural economic development of a country has a direct impact on the national economic development, Company Estate Reforms, Tea Estate Related Crops, Tea Factory Modernization and Tea Export Promotion State Minister Kanaka Herath said.
Co-cabinet spokesman Energy Minister Udaya Gammanpila said that the government has decided to increase the daily wage of estate workers upto Rs 1000 in the near future.Addressing the weekly cabinet media briefing held at the Government Information Department, the Minister said that although it was proposed to provide Rs. 1000 per day to the plantation workers, it should be
A special operation is underway in the Western Province to inspect all institutions. Police Spokesman Deputy Inspector General (DIG) Ajith Rohana said that the institutions and supermarkets will be inspected to determine if they are complying with the COVID-19 health guidelines as specified in the Gazette Notification issued on October 15, 2020.
Opposition Leader Sajith Premadasa called on the public to empower him to liberate the country from a political, social and economic downturn. He said that the Government has failed to deliver on their promises and fulfill public expectations. Premadasa made these comments speaking to the media following a meeting at Hindagala in Kandy yesterday.
Secretary General of Parliament Dhammika Dasanayake stated yesterday that the Proceedings of Parliament will continue in adherence with health guidelines specified by the health authorities. Subsequent to three Members of Parliament being infected with the COVID-19 virus, there was speculation that Parliament was unlikely to convene next week as several MPs had come into