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July 27, 2024Showers will occur at times in Sabaragamuwa province and in Kandy and Nuwara-Eliya districts.
“Urumaya” Program is Apolitical – Secretary to the Ministry of Tourism and Lands, Somaratne Vidanapathirana
July 25, 2024Secretary to the Ministry of Tourism and Lands, Somaratne Vidanapathirana stated that the “Urumaya” program, which involves distributing freehold land deeds, is not politically motivated and will continue even during election periods. He added that the goal of providing 2 million freehold land deeds under the “Urumaya” program is expected to be achieved within two years.
Cabinet Approval for President’s Proposal to Implement National Agenda for Anti-Corruption
July 25, 2024The Cabinet of Ministers has recently approved President Ranil Wickremesinghe’s Cabinet Memorandum to implement the “National Agenda for Anti-Corruption.” This decision aligns with the legal, organizational, and strategic anti-corruption framework outlined in the International Monetary Fund’s report on governance diagnostics technical assistance support.
President Ranil Wickremesinghe emphasized the crucial role of the Sri Lankan tea industry in transitioning the country towards an export economy. He underscored the need for a comprehensive promotion strategy, developed in collaboration with both public and private sectors. The President noted that “Ceylon Tea” is a world-renowned brand and should be further promoted through a new strategic program.
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