Negombo Municipal Council Opposition Leader remanded

J-K: More local products to be GI-tagged to develop rural economy

As a major step towards the development of the rural economy, the Jammu and Kashmir administration has decided to ?geographically identify? the important products grown in the Waknaf area of the Union Territory. According to officials, the GI tagging of rajmash, milk products, anardana, honey and other indigenous products, wherever available, will also help establish local brands in the global market through effective branding and marketing strategies. They said the GI tagging of Kashmir saffr

14 Jan, 2023

President wants public to contribute to reform program

President Ranil Wickremesinghe says Sri Lankans must unitedly commit to contribute to the Government?s new economic and social reform program, and rebuild the country with economic affluence. In his?Thai Pongal Message, the President said that this ?Thai Pongal? is a celebration with added significance, considering the bumper harvest of the current ?Maha? Season, from which the entire nation will benefit. “The ?Pongal? festival this year is opportune to signify the Government?s endeavours, to

15 Jan, 2023

New Covid guidelines issued by Sri Lanka Tourism deferred

The new Covid-19 guidelines issued by the Sri Lanka Tourism Development Authority have been deferred till 20th January 2023. Sri Lanka Tourism said that the decision was taken as a number of tourists have already made plans to visit Sri Lanka. A review meeting with the relevant authorities, including health officials, has been scheduled for the 17th of January. Sri Lanka Tourism said that a detailed guideline will be issued following the meeting. (Colombo Gazette)

14 Jan, 2023