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Aggravated crisis a result of lack of friendly foreign policy: Maithri

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11 months ago

October 24, 2022

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Former President and Member of Parliament Maithripala Sirisena said that the absence of a friendly foreign policy in the country, unlike during his presidency, has led to the aggravated crisis in the country.

The former president pointed out that the decisions taken during the past three years have created crises not only among the people but also within the government.

Speaking at a ceremony held in Polonnaruwa, former President Sirisena further said, “We always talk to the government about the cost of living, the price of goods, and the lack of medicines. However, the government is in serious economic difficulties. During my presidency, all the countries helped us without any discrimination. Countries in Europe, the US, China, India, Russia and everyone helped us. That was because of my foreign policy. I maintained sound relations with everyone. The country has to face difficulties in recent times due to the incidents that took place especially in the last three years.”

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Nadeesha wins Silver at Asian Games

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2 mins ago

October 3, 2023

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Nadeesha Dilhani Lekamge has won the silver medal in the women’s javelin throw event at the 2023 Asian Games currently being held in Hangzhou, China.

She won the silver with an impressive throw of 61.57m which is also her personal best.

India’s Annu Rani won the gold medal in the event while China’s Lyu Huihui won the bronze medal.

This is the first athletics medal for Sri Lanka at the Asian Games in 17 years and only the second medal for the island nation so far this year.

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Fish processing unit at Oluwil to be leased

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8 mins ago

October 3, 2023

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The cabinet has previously given approval to reactivate the unused fish processing plant in the Oluwil fishing port premises and provide facilities to the TES (Private) Company Limited to run fish processing activities.

Accordingly, the Cabinet of Ministers approved the proposal presented by the Minister of Fisheries to lease the fish processing unit located in the Oluwil Ports Complex to TES (Private) Company Limited for a period of 10 years subject to the relevant rent being charged monthly, as recommended by the Cabinet Appointed Negotiation Committee.

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Cabinet approval to sign pact for 1,996 housing units under Chinese donor programme

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20 mins ago

October 3, 2023

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The Government of China has given its concurrence to finance a grant of Yuan 552 million to the Government of Sri Lanka in order to construct 1,996 housing units.

The grant is provided as assistance for the urban restoration project implemented as per the decision to house the residents of low – facility housing schemes within the Western province in houses in the urban housing schemes with facilities.

The Government of Sri Lanka would be responsible for land development and supply of infrastructure facilities up to the site limit.

Accordingly, the Cabinet of Ministers approved the proposal submitted by the Minister of Urban Development and Housing to sign the agreement to the relevant project implementation with the Government of China.