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Only e-versions of Parliament reports to be available

A decision has been taken to publish annual reports, performance reports and other relevant reports of Parliament as e-versions, Speaker Mahinda Yapa Abeywardana said. He said that the decision was taken as a measure to address the contemporary economic crisis in the country and to minimize possible environmental concerns. The Speaker also appreciated the support of all Members of Parliament in this regard. Accordingly, it has been decided to appoint an officer to deal with the matter, and to

07 Jun, 2022

India to provide USD 55 million loan for Sri Lanka to purchase urea

India is to provide a USD 55 million loan for Sri Lanka to purchase urea. The loan will be provided through the Export-Import Bank of India (EXIM Bank). The Cabinet has approved a proposal submitted by Prime Minister Ranil Wickremesinghe as the Minister of Finance, Economic Stabilization and National Policies to sign the agreement. The Government said that?India has agreed to provide a USD 55 million loan through EXIM Bank for the procurement of urea for the 2022/23 Maha season. India had re

07 Jun, 2022

New WHO report on assistive technology for disabled provides a roadmap for India

Written by?Rajib Dasgupta?,?Shweta Sharma?,?Balram Bhargava?| The United Nations Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities came into force in May 2008 to bring to centrestage disability as an intersection of health, human rights and development priority. Subsequently, the World Health Organisation (WHO) and the World Bank jointly produced the World Report on Disability in 2011 to provide evidence for innovative policies and programmes. In his foreword to this report, Stephen Hawkin

07 Jun, 2022