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New Kurunegala PS building complex opened

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2 years ago

2022/02/3

Finance Minister Basil Rajapaksa and Chief Government Whip Highways Minister Johnston Fernando declared open the newly constructed three-storeyed Kurunegala Pradeshiya Sabha Complex yesterday (02).

Construction work on the new PS building complex built at a cost of Rs 215 million was commenced in the latter part of 2019 under the Pura Neguma Project of the Ministry of Provincial Councils and Local Government Affairs as per the Vistas of Prosperity and Splendour Programme of President Gotabaya Rajapaksa.

The new building houses a Shroff office, Public Health Office, StoreHouse, Archival Unit, Restaurant, and a Gymnasium on the ground floor. The Technical Division, Administrative Division, Community Development and Environment Division, Economic Development Unit, Press and Chairman’s office are housed on the First Floor, while the auditorium and conference hall are on the Second Floor.

The Pradeshiya Sabha is the general administrative authority for the purpose of all thoroughfares and communications, other than principal thoroughfares, within its administrative limits and for the purposes of the protection of any principal thoroughfare that may be situated within its area, and for such purpose to exercise or perform in relation to any such principal thoroughfare to take all necessary measures for securing and maintaining all public rights, interests, and amenities arising out of, or in connection with, all thorough fares or upon spaces within its area and for utilizing, regulating, adapting, and developing such thoroughfares or open spaces for public purposes.

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Ministerial Consultative Committee unanimously consent to canceling the nominations submitted for the Local Government Elections

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2 mins ago

2023/09/21

Priyan

The Ministerial Consultative Committee on Public Administration, Home Affairs, Provincial Councils & Local Government chaired by Prime Minister Dinesh Gunawardena as well as the Minister of Public Administration, Home Affairs, Provincial Councils and Local Government unanimously consented to cancel the nominations submitted for the Local Government Elections given that those who have submitted nominations have faced great difficulties due to the postponement of the elections.

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Kerala cannabis with a street value of over Rs.132 million held by Navy in Negombo

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5 hours ago

2023/09/21

Priyan

A special search operation conducted by the Navy in the Mankuliya Lagoon of Negombo today (21st September 2023) led to the apprehension of a dinghy loaded with over 400kg of Kerala cannabis with an estimated street value of over Rs. 132 million

The seized consignment of Kerala cannabis and the dinghy were handed over to the Negombo Excise Station for onward legal action

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IMF MD and President Wickremesinghe focus on Financial Reforms and Debt Restructuring initiatives

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7 hours ago

2023/09/21

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In a crucial meeting held during the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) in New York, Managing Director of the International Monetary Fund (IMF), Ms. Kristalina Georgieva, met with President, Ranil Wickremesinghe, to discuss vital economic matters.

During the meeting, Ms. Georgieva and President Wickremesinghe delved into the ongoing financial sector reforms and the substantial progress made in debt restructuring initiatives. The IMF Managing Director commended the Sri Lankan government for its effective measures in curbing inflation and nurturing a conducive environment for business growth, as well as the flourishing tourism industry. She expressed her satisfaction with the government’s commitment to enhancing the overall economic landscape.

(PMD)