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lk_cabinet_decisions | 2010-09-27-001-en | 1 | 2010-09-27 | Construction of a Roof Cover for the Maligavila Buddha Statue | https://www.cabinetoffice.gov.lk/cab/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=16&Itemid=49&lang=en&dID=5161 | en | Press briefing of Cabinet Decision taken on 2010-09-27 | - the proposal made by Hon.(Dr.) Jagath Balasuriya, Minister of National Heritage, to construct a permanent roof cover for the Maligavila Buddha Statue, located 15 km away from Buttala town, utilizing Rs.15 million provided by the Central Cultural Fund to the Ministry, was approved by the Cabinet. |
lk_cabinet_decisions | 2010-12-08-001-en | 1 | 2010-12-08 | Air Services negotiations between Sri Lanka and Ukraine | https://www.cabinetoffice.gov.lk/cab/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=16&Itemid=49&lang=en&dID=3777 | en | Press briefing of Cabinet Decision taken on 2010-12-08 | -The Aeronautical Authorities of Sri Lanka and Ukraine have held discussions in October 2010 with the view to finalize and Air Services Agreement to facilitate operations between the two countries. The following have been mainly agreed to by the authorities of both countries:
* designate one or more airlines f... |
lk_cabinet_decisions | 2010-12-08-002-en | 2 | 2010-12-08 | Establishment of a National Centre for Hearing and Speech Impaired at Narahenpita | https://www.cabinetoffice.gov.lk/cab/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=16&Itemid=49&lang=en&dID=3778 | en | Press briefing of Cabinet Decision taken on 2010-12-08 | - The Dialog Axiata, PLC (formerly known as Dialog Telecom PLC) has expressed to the Government of Sri Lanka, the intent to gift a fully fledged centre for the hearing and speech impaired people of the coutnry. Under this project it is proposed to construct a three storied building on a block of land identified in Na... |
lk_cabinet_decisions | 2010-12-08-003-en | 3 | 2010-12-08 | Aircraft Refueling Facility at New Southern Airport at Maththala | https://www.cabinetoffice.gov.lk/cab/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=16&Itemid=49&lang=en&dID=3779 | en | Press briefing of Cabinet Decision taken on 2010-12-08 | - Cabinet approval was granted to design the Aircraft hydrant refueling system in the proposed Airport at Maththala and to construct the facility at the expense of the Ceylon Petroleum Corporation. |
lk_cabinet_decisions | 2010-12-08-004-en | 4 | 2010-12-08 | Ninth Session of the Joint Commission for Economic Co-operation between Sri Lanka and Iran 13-15 September 2010, Colombo | https://www.cabinetoffice.gov.lk/cab/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=16&Itemid=49&lang=en&dID=3780 | en | Press briefing of Cabinet Decision taken on 2010-12-08 | - the 9th Session was held in Colombo from 13th to 15th September 2010. Iran is Sri Lanka's 6th largest trading partner recording a total value of two-way trade of nearly US $992 million in 2009. With regard to the main export item of tea, Iran agreed to study the inclusion of preferential tariff quota on annual basi... |
lk_cabinet_decisions | 2010-12-08-005-en | 5 | 2010-12-08 | Implementation of High Priority Power Sector Transmission Development Projects | https://www.cabinetoffice.gov.lk/cab/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=16&Itemid=49&lang=en&dID=3781 | en | Press briefing of Cabinet Decision taken on 2010-12-08 | ? Ceylon Electricity Board (CEB) ? Cabinet approval was granted to invite detailed technical, commercial and credit facility proposals in respect of the following projects:
* Construction of Colombo B 132/11 KV Grid Substation
* Augmentation of Colombo A 32/11 KV Grid Substation
* Construction of Kappalthurei T... |
lk_cabinet_decisions | 2010-12-08-006-en | 6 | 2010-12-08 | Donation of a new Bhabhatron ? II Telecobolt Unit by the Indian Government to Sri Lanka for the use of the General Hospital, Hambantota | https://www.cabinetoffice.gov.lk/cab/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=16&Itemid=49&lang=en&dID=3782 | en | Press briefing of Cabinet Decision taken on 2010-12-08 | - Cabinet approval has already been granted to accept the above donation from India for the usage for Cancer Therapy at the General Hospital, Hambantota. This Unit is to be delivered by the Indian Authorities during the month of December. Cabinet approval was granted to exempt this Unit from all taxes and duties. |
lk_cabinet_decisions | 2010-12-08-007-en | 7 | 2010-12-08 | Introduction of Natural Gas to meet energy needs of Sri Lanka | https://www.cabinetoffice.gov.lk/cab/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=16&Itemid=49&lang=en&dID=3783 | en | Press briefing of Cabinet Decision taken on 2010-12-08 | - Natural Gas is the fastest growing energy source in the world and the most flexible fuel that can be used directly for transport and power generation. Natural gas is a raw material for the production of a variety of chemicals, plastics and Urea. It has been identified that the Power Sector, Transport Sector, Fertil... |
lk_cabinet_decisions | 2010-12-08-008-en | 8 | 2010-12-08 | National Policy on HIV/AIDS and the World of Work | https://www.cabinetoffice.gov.lk/cab/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=16&Itemid=49&lang=en&dID=3784 | en | Press briefing of Cabinet Decision taken on 2010-12-08 | - Of the total population of Sri Lanka, approximately 8.5 million are in the labour force and around 100,000 young men and women work in the Free Trade Zone, Katunayake and about 180,000 persons migrate annually to the Middle East countries for employment. Persons subjected to HIV Infection are in the age group of 14-... |
lk_cabinet_decisions | 2010-12-08-009-en | 9 | 2010-12-08 | Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) between the Government of India and the Government of Sri Lanka on Cooperation in the Field of Agriculture | https://www.cabinetoffice.gov.lk/cab/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=16&Itemid=49&lang=en&dID=3785 | en | Press briefing of Cabinet Decision taken on 2010-12-08 | - Among other things, this MOU will provide expertise and information and facilities such as workshops and training sessions in agriculture, horticulture, fruit production and quality improvement etc. |
lk_cabinet_decisions | 2010-12-08-010-en | 10 | 2010-12-08 | Milling the Paddy Stocks purchased by the Paddy Marketing Board | https://www.cabinetoffice.gov.lk/cab/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=16&Itemid=49&lang=en&dID=3786 | en | Press briefing of Cabinet Decision taken on 2010-12-08 | - Cabinet approval was granted to mill 70,000 MT of paddy purchased in the 2009/2010 Maha Season by the Paddy Marketing Board to be issued to Lak Sathosa retail outlets and Co-operative sales outlets throughout the Island in the December - January Festive Season. A sum of Rs.430 million will be released by General Tre... |
lk_cabinet_decisions | 2010-12-08-011-en | 11 | 2010-12-08 | Tender for the Supply of Biphasic Isophane Insulin BP 1000/IU/10ml (Human 30% + Isophane 70%) (400,000 vials) MSD/P/022/11/S - DHS/(C)P/709/2011 SR NO. 075089 | https://www.cabinetoffice.gov.lk/cab/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=16&Itemid=49&lang=en&dID=3787 | en | Press briefing of Cabinet Decision taken on 2010-12-08 | - Cabinet approval was granted to award the above procurement to the lowest responsive bidder M/s. Novo Nordisk Als, Denmark at a total C&F price of US$ 1000,000.00 (LKR 112,689,680.00). |
lk_cabinet_decisions | 2010-12-08-012-en | 12 | 2010-12-08 | Tender for the Supply of Meropenum Injection 1g vial (120,000 vials) MSD/P/019/11/S - DHS/(C) P/714/2011 SR NO. 016132 | https://www.cabinetoffice.gov.lk/cab/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=16&Itemid=49&lang=en&dID=3788 | en | Press briefing of Cabinet Decision taken on 2010-12-08 | - Cabinet approval was granted to award 25% of the total quantity (30,000 vials) of the above procurement to the lowest responsive bidder M/s. Marksons Pharma Ltd., India at a total C&F price of US $159,000.00 (LKR 17,917,662.00) and to purchase the balance quantity from the same supplier if the original supply is sati... |
lk_cabinet_decisions | 2010-12-08-013-en | 13 | 2010-12-08 | Tender for the Supply of Intravenous Administration Sets, Sterile single use (7,500,000 sets) MSD/P/027/11 - DHS/(C)SU/713/11 SR NO. 042507 | https://www.cabinetoffice.gov.lk/cab/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=16&Itemid=49&lang=en&dID=3789 | en | Press briefing of Cabinet Decision taken on 2010-12-08 | - Cabinet approval was granted to award the above procurement to the lowest responsive bidder M/s Welfang Kawa Medical Product Co. Ltd., PR China at a total C&F price of US $671,250.00 (LKR 75,642,750.00). |
lk_cabinet_decisions | 2010-12-08-014-en | 14 | 2010-12-08 | Tender for the Supply of Sodium Chloride Intravenous Infusion BP 0.9% W/V, 500 ml bottle (4,800,000 Bottles) MSD/P/027/11 - DHS/(C)P/712/2011 SR NO. 040513 | https://www.cabinetoffice.gov.lk/cab/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=16&Itemid=49&lang=en&dID=3790 | en | Press briefing of Cabinet Decision taken on 2010-12-08 | - Cabinet approval was granted to award the above procurement to the lowest responsive bidder M/s. Nirma Ltd., India, at a total C&F price of US $1,536,000.00 ((LKR 173,091,379.20). |
lk_cabinet_decisions | 2010-12-08-015-en | 15 | 2010-12-08 | Construction of Two Hundred (200) Beds Ward Complex at District General Hospital - Vavuniya | https://www.cabinetoffice.gov.lk/cab/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=16&Itemid=49&lang=en&dID=3791 | en | Press briefing of Cabinet Decision taken on 2010-12-08 | - the District General Hospital, Vavuniya caters to a district population of 200,000 and the internally displaced population of 100,000 who are temporarily residing in the district. This hospital also provides services to Mullaitivu, Mannar and Kilinochchi Districts. To improve the conditions in this hospital it is ... |
lk_cabinet_decisions | 2010-12-08-016-en | 16 | 2010-12-08 | Water Supply Development Project (JBIC Loan No. SL - P90) Towns North of Colombo Water Supply Project. Tender for Supply and Installation of Electro-Mechanical Equipment Contract No : WSDP / TNC / EM 1 | https://www.cabinetoffice.gov.lk/cab/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=16&Itemid=49&lang=en&dID=3792 | en | Press briefing of Cabinet Decision taken on 2010-12-08 | - this project is being implemented with loan funds provided by the Government of Japan through Japan International Cooperation Agency (JAICA). Supply and installation of Electro-Mechanical Equipment are components of this project. Cabinet approval was granted to award the above tender to M/s. Kubota Corporation & La... |
lk_cabinet_decisions | 2010-12-08-017-en | 17 | 2010-12-08 | Secondary Towns and Rural Community Based Water Supply & Sanitation Project - Sri Lanka ADB Loan Nos. 1993 SRI (SF), 2275 SRI, 2276 SRI (SF)Revision of Project Cost Estimate | https://www.cabinetoffice.gov.lk/cab/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=16&Itemid=49&lang=en&dID=3793 | en | Press briefing of Cabinet Decision taken on 2010-12-08 | - The Government has received a loan from the Asian Development Bank (ADB) for the above project which consists of 03 components, namely, Urban Water Supply and Sanitation, Rural Water Supply and Sanitation and Institutional Strengthening. It intents to cater to a population of 969,000 in Hambantota, Batticaloa, Polon... |
lk_cabinet_decisions | 2010-12-08-018-en | 18 | 2010-12-08 | Greater Colombo Wastewater Management Project Funded by the Asian Development Bank : Award of Contract for Institutional Development Consultancy (IDC) | https://www.cabinetoffice.gov.lk/cab/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=16&Itemid=49&lang=en&dID=3794 | en | Press briefing of Cabinet Decision taken on 2010-12-08 | - the Government has received a loan from the Asian Development Bank (ADB) for the above project with a total cost of US $116.63 million. The total value of the contract is US $1,714,102.00 with a foreign currency component of US $1,001,000.00 and a local currency component Rs.81,293,729.00. Cabinet approval was gran... |
lk_cabinet_decisions | 2010-12-08-019-en | 19 | 2010-12-08 | Provincial Component of Northern Road Connectivity Project Funded by Asian Development Bank. Awarding of Supervision Consultancy Contract for Supervision of Civil Works Contracts in Northern Province | https://www.cabinetoffice.gov.lk/cab/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=16&Itemid=49&lang=en&dID=3795 | en | Press briefing of Cabinet Decision taken on 2010-12-08 | - the Asian Development Bank has allocated a sum of US $173 million for rehabilitation and upgrading of National and Provincial roads in the Northern Province. The total value of the contract is US $2,514,365.49 with a foreign currency component of US $766,158,00 and and a local currency component Rs.197,495,000.00. |
lk_cabinet_decisions | 2010-12-08-020-en | 20 | 2010-12-08 | Loan Facility of US $500 million from China Development Bank Corporation to finance Improvement and Rehabilitation of priority roads | https://www.cabinetoffice.gov.lk/cab/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=16&Itemid=49&lang=en&dID=3796 | en | Press briefing of Cabinet Decision taken on 2010-12-08 | - Of this amount, US$ 158.2 million will be provided by the Bank in China in 2010 and the balance in 2011 to finance Roads Projects. A total length of 1,174 Km throughout the country will be rehabilitated under this project. |
lk_cabinet_decisions | 2010-12-08-021-en | 21 | 2010-12-08 | A Loan of US $259.8 million from the Government of China to finance Road Projects | https://www.cabinetoffice.gov.lk/cab/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=16&Itemid=49&lang=en&dID=3797 | en | Press briefing of Cabinet Decision taken on 2010-12-08 | - A Credit facility of US $259.78 million will be provided by China through the Export Import Bank of China to finance 85% of the total cost of the following projects. The balance 15% will be provide by the Government of Sri Lanka. Total cost of the projects will be US $305.63 million.
* Rehabilitation and imp... |
lk_cabinet_decisions | 2010-12-08-022-en | 22 | 2010-12-08 | Implementation of Ruhunupura Water Supply Development Project | https://www.cabinetoffice.gov.lk/cab/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=16&Itemid=49&lang=en&dID=3798 | en | Press briefing of Cabinet Decision taken on 2010-12-08 | - the proposed project intends to provide safe drinking water to Ruhunupura and Mahaweli Development areas in the Hambantota District catering to above 112,000 people. The project is to be partly financed by the Republic of Korea. Cabinet approval was granted to award the project to M/s. Kolon - Pankorea - Yooshin ... |
lk_cabinet_decisions | 2010-12-08-023-en | 23 | 2010-12-08 | Cabinet Sub-Committee on Cost of Living | https://www.cabinetoffice.gov.lk/cab/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=16&Itemid=49&lang=en&dID=3799 | en | Press briefing of Cabinet Decision taken on 2010-12-08 | - Cabinet of Ministers decided to re-constitute a Cabinet Sub-Committee on Cost of Living to be chaired by His Excellency the President and consisting of 15 Ministers of the Cabinet including the Hon. Prime Minister. |
lk_cabinet_decisions | 2010-12-15-001-en | 1 | 2010-12-15 | Enhancing National Emergency Response Capacity in Sri Lanka | https://www.cabinetoffice.gov.lk/cab/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=16&Itemid=49&lang=en&dID=3800 | en | Press briefing of Cabinet Decision taken on 2010-12-15 | - the Disaster Management Centre (DMC) which operates 24 hours a day and 7 days a week, implemented the Disaster Management Communication and Capacity Development Project at a cost of Euro 6.5 million under this project, 50 Early Warning Towers, Radio Communication Network covering ten Districts a ten seater capacity ... |
lk_cabinet_decisions | 2010-12-15-002-en | 2 | 2010-12-15 | Nomination of National Implementing Entity for the Operation of the Adaptation Fund under the Kyoto Protocol | https://www.cabinetoffice.gov.lk/cab/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=16&Itemid=49&lang=en&dID=3801 | en | Press briefing of Cabinet Decision taken on 2010-12-15 | - the United Nations Framework Convention for Climate Change and its Kyoto Protocol (KP) are the main international instruments which the global community has collectively adopted to address Climate Change related issues. Sri Lanka is highly vulnerable to effects of climate change such as droughts, torrential rains re... |
lk_cabinet_decisions | 2010-12-15-003-en | 3 | 2010-12-15 | Establishment of a Rehabilitation Centre for Disabled War Heroes - Hendala, Wattala | https://www.cabinetoffice.gov.lk/cab/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=16&Itemid=49&lang=en&dID=3802 | en | Press briefing of Cabinet Decision taken on 2010-12-15 | - due to the limited facilities available at the Rehabilitation Hospital (Ranaviru Sevana) at Ragama for the large number of disabled war heroes, the Government has decided to make improvements and develop the hospital complex at Hekitta Road, Hendala for the purpose, to provide additional facilities to these disabled ... |
lk_cabinet_decisions | 2010-12-15-004-en | 4 | 2010-12-15 | Pitabeddara Water Supply Scheme - Revision of the Cost Estimate | https://www.cabinetoffice.gov.lk/cab/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=16&Itemid=49&lang=en&dID=3803 | en | Press briefing of Cabinet Decision taken on 2010-12-15 | - this project is to provide safe drinking water to the people in the Pitabeddara township and surrounding areas. The project area is situated in the Matara District, about 40 km away from Matara Town. Cabinet approval was granted for the revised total cost estimate of the project up to a sum of Rs.130.31 million and... |
lk_cabinet_decisions | 2010-12-15-005-en | 5 | 2010-12-15 | Secondary Towns and Rural Community Based Water Supply & Sanitation Project - Sri Lanka ADB Loan Nos. 1993 SRI (SF), 2275 SRI, 2276 SRI (SF)Revision of Project Cost Estimate | https://www.cabinetoffice.gov.lk/cab/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=16&Itemid=49&lang=en&dID=3804 | en | Press briefing of Cabinet Decision taken on 2010-12-15 | - The Government has received a loan from the Asian Development Bank (ADB) for the above project which consists of 03 components, namely, Urban Water Supply and Sanitation, Rural Water Supply and Sanitation and Institutional Strengthening. It intend to cater to a population of 969,000. The project also includes sanit... |
lk_cabinet_decisions | 2010-12-15-006-en | 6 | 2010-12-15 | Nuwara Eliya District Group Water Supply Project funded by Danida Mixed Credit : Revision of Total Cost Estimate | https://www.cabinetoffice.gov.lk/cab/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=16&Itemid=49&lang=en&dID=3805 | en | Press briefing of Cabinet Decision taken on 2010-12-15 | - this project was awarded to a Joint Venture of Denmark for the total sum of Euro 20.47 million. The project will largely improve water supply facilities in Ginigathhena, Hatton, Maskeliya, Rikillagaskada, Walapone and Ragala Town Areas in the Nuwara Eliya District. The construction work of this project has already ... |
lk_cabinet_decisions | 2010-12-15-007-en | 7 | 2010-12-15 | Introduction of Digital Technology or Television Transmission in Sri Lanka | https://www.cabinetoffice.gov.lk/cab/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=16&Itemid=49&lang=en&dID=3806 | en | Press briefing of Cabinet Decision taken on 2010-12-15 | - It has been proposed to convert the terrestrial broadcasting to digital technology in order to keep pace with the world trends and to provide the capability to transmit several channels using a single frequency resulting optimal utilization of the frequency spectrum available for television broadcasting. Most of the ... |
lk_cabinet_decisions | 2010-12-15-008-en | 8 | 2010-12-15 | Outer Circular Highway Project - Procurement of Contractor for Civil Works for the Section from Kaduwela to Kadawatha (Northern Section - I) | https://www.cabinetoffice.gov.lk/cab/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=16&Itemid=49&lang=en&dID=3807 | en | Press briefing of Cabinet Decision taken on 2010-12-15 | - The Outer Circular Highway starts from Kottawa and traverses through Maharagama, Kaduwela, Biyagama, Mahara and Wattala Divisional Secretariat Areas and ends up as Kerawalapitiya. It connects Colombo-Katunayake Expressway at Kerawalapitiya Colombo-Kandy Expressway at Kadawatha and Southern Expressway at Kottawa. A t... |
lk_cabinet_decisions | 2010-12-15-009-en | 9 | 2010-12-15 | Memorandum of Understanding for the Establishment of a Passenger Transport Service by sea between Sri Lanka and India | https://www.cabinetoffice.gov.lk/cab/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=16&Itemid=49&lang=en&dID=3808 | en | Press briefing of Cabinet Decision taken on 2010-12-15 | - Since a large number of businessmen, holiday makers, pilgrims and students travel regularly from Sri Lanka to India and Vise Versa, steps are to be taken to establish a passenger service by sea between the two countries. This will provide services between Colombo and Thuthukudi; and Thalaimannar and Rameshwaram, in ... |
lk_cabinet_decisions | 2010-12-29-001-en | 1 | 2010-12-29 | Establishment of an Immigration and Emigration office in Vavuniya town, shifting the Immigration and Emigration office in Anuradhapura | https://www.cabinetoffice.gov.lk/cab/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=16&Itemid=49&lang=en&dID=3809 | en | Press briefing of Cabinet Decision taken on 2010-12-29 | - with the view to decentralize activities of the Department of Immigration and Emigration in 2006 Branches were opened in Matara, Kandy and Anuradhapura. Since it has been observed that people from the Northern and Eastern Provinces travel to the South of the country in large numbers to obtain Passports and to attend... |
lk_cabinet_decisions | 2010-12-29-002-en | 2 | 2010-12-29 | Scanning and Electronic Storing of Passport applications and relevant documents of the Department of Immigration and Emigration | https://www.cabinetoffice.gov.lk/cab/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=16&Itemid=49&lang=en&dID=3810 | en | Press briefing of Cabinet Decision taken on 2010-12-29 | - action has been taken by the Department of Immigration and Emigration commencing in April 2009 to implement the project for scanning of Passport Applications and storing the electronic copies. At present more than 01 million applications pertaining to years 2007, 2008 and 2009 have been scanned and stored. Under th... |
lk_cabinet_decisions | 2010-12-29-003-en | 3 | 2010-12-29 | Removal of charges imposed under Urban Development Act in order to promote investment | https://www.cabinetoffice.gov.lk/cab/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=16&Itemid=49&lang=en&dID=3811 | en | Press briefing of Cabinet Decision taken on 2010-12-29 | - The government intends to increase the total investment during the next 10 years to exceed 40% and as such, required facilities have to be provided to encourage Private Local and Foreign Investors to make investments in the country. At present 1% of construction cost, other than for construction of houses, has to b... |
lk_cabinet_decisions | 2010-12-29-004-en | 4 | 2010-12-29 | Providing Relief to the Families to be Resettled due to Acquisition of Lands for Kaluganga Reservoir Project | https://www.cabinetoffice.gov.lk/cab/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=16&Itemid=49&lang=en&dID=3812 | en | Press briefing of Cabinet Decision taken on 2010-12-29 | - Moragahakanda and Kaluganga Development Projects were inaugurated in 2007 to remedy the severe water shortage for Agriculture in the North Central Province and to provide drinking water to the people in Anuradhapura, Polonnaruwa, Trincomalee and Matale Districts. The construction activities related to Kaluganga Reser... |
lk_cabinet_decisions | 2010-12-29-005-en | 5 | 2010-12-29 | National Policy on Maternal and Child Health | https://www.cabinetoffice.gov.lk/cab/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=16&Itemid=49&lang=en&dID=3813 | en | Press briefing of Cabinet Decision taken on 2010-12-29 | - Sri Lanka being promoted as a middle income country with per capita GNP of 1969 US Dollars, has achieved significant gains in the area of human development. The infant mortality rate has declined from 72.4 in 1955 to 10.1 per 1000 live births in 2006. Similarly, Sri Lanka has successfully achieved a low level of... |
lk_cabinet_decisions | 2010-12-29-006-en | 6 | 2010-12-29 | Change of Name of the "Ceylon Electricity Board | https://www.cabinetoffice.gov.lk/cab/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=16&Itemid=49&lang=en&dID=3814 | en | Press briefing of Cabinet Decision taken on 2010-12-29 | - while discussing the proposal by the Minister of Power and Energy to change the name of the "Ceylon Electricity Board" to read as "Sri Lanka Electricity Board", it was pointed out that there are several other Boards and Corporations, the names of which have to be amended accordingly. As such, it was decided that off... |
lk_cabinet_decisions | 2010-12-29-007-en | 7 | 2010-12-29 | Granting of 100 Undergraduate and Postgraduate scholarships to Foreign Students by the Ministry of Higher Education | https://www.cabinetoffice.gov.lk/cab/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=16&Itemid=49&lang=en&dID=3815 | en | Press briefing of Cabinet Decision taken on 2010-12-29 | - though Sri Lankan students are being offered Scholarships by various countries, Sri Lanka has not offered any scholarships so far to students of other countries. As such, it is proposed to grant 100 Scholarships to foreign students to undertake studies in Universities in this country commencing in 2011. One of the ... |
lk_cabinet_decisions | 2010-12-29-008-en | 8 | 2010-12-29 | Expansion of Fertilizer Subsidy Programme and Promote Usage of Organic Fertilizer | https://www.cabinetoffice.gov.lk/cab/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=16&Itemid=49&lang=en&dID=3816 | en | Press briefing of Cabinet Decision taken on 2010-12-29 | - the Government Supplies Chemical Fertilizers to farmers at a subsidized rate of Rs.350/- per 50 Kg. for paddy cultivation. This is only 10% of the value of fertilizer and the balance 90% is borne by the Government. The annual contribution by the Government for this programme is Rs.30,000 million. It is proposed to... |
lk_cabinet_decisions | 2010-12-29-009-en | 9 | 2010-12-29 | Recovery of a percentage of cost incurred for a formal disciplinary inquiry, from an accused Public Officer found guilty | https://www.cabinetoffice.gov.lk/cab/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=16&Itemid=49&lang=en&dID=3817 | en | Press briefing of Cabinet Decision taken on 2010-12-29 | - Public Officers engaged in fraudulent activities in the discharge of their duties are being dealt with in terms of the provisions of the Establishments Code and the entire cost of the disciplinary inquiry is presently being borne by the Government. This is apart from the legal proceedings, if any, to be conducted in... |
lk_cabinet_decisions | 2010-12-29-010-en | 10 | 2010-12-29 | Rehabilitation and Upgrading of Road Section from Puttalam (3.00 km) to Nochchiyagama (53.00 km) Variation to the contract for Extension of Road Section by additional 19.1 km. | https://www.cabinetoffice.gov.lk/cab/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=16&Itemid=49&lang=en&dID=3818 | en | Press briefing of Cabinet Decision taken on 2010-12-29 | - the Government obtained a loan of US $150 million under the Asian Development Bank in 2007 towards the cost of highway upgrading which included upgrading of Puttalam - Anuradhapura road which was originally curtailed to a length of 50 Km. from Puttalam to Nochchiyagama for availability of funds. Since there has been... |
lk_cabinet_decisions | 2010-12-29-011-en | 11 | 2010-12-29 | Provision of Infrastructure Facilities for the Wayamba University of Sri Lanka | https://www.cabinetoffice.gov.lk/cab/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=16&Itemid=49&lang=en&dID=3819 | en | Press briefing of Cabinet Decision taken on 2010-12-29 | - the Wayamba University has 4 Faculties located at Kuliyapitiya and Makandura. The Government has observed that the lack of space for academic activities and also non-availability of basic facilities in the University to retain qualified academic staff is affecting the quality of study programmes in the University. ... |
lk_cabinet_decisions | 2010-12-29-012-en | 12 | 2010-12-29 | Project for Reconstruction of Railway Bridges under Belgium Assistance | https://www.cabinetoffice.gov.lk/cab/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=16&Itemid=49&lang=en&dID=3820 | en | Press briefing of Cabinet Decision taken on 2010-12-29 | -Cabinet approval was granted for the supply of six bridges and other items from M/s. Transurb Technical for the places as indicated below:
* Wellawatta
* Dehiwala Double Line
* Angulana
* Navatkuli
* Polgahawela
* Narahenpita |
lk_cabinet_decisions | 2010-12-29-013-en | 13 | 2010-12-29 | Supply, Installation and Commissioning of Air Traffic Management System at Colombo Area Control Centre, Ratmalana, Sri Lanka | https://www.cabinetoffice.gov.lk/cab/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=16&Itemid=49&lang=en&dID=3821 | en | Press briefing of Cabinet Decision taken on 2010-12-29 | - since the present Air Traffic Control System at Ratmalana has been established about 25 years ago, Cabinet approval was granted for the supply, Installation and Commissioning of a new Air Traffic Management System at Colombo Area Control Centre, Ratmalana, Sri Lanka at a cost of approximately Rs.173 million. |
lk_cabinet_decisions | 2010-12-29-014-en | 14 | 2010-12-29 | Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) for Agricultural Co-operation between the Ministry of Food and Agriculture of the Islamic Republic of Pakistan and the Ministry of Agriculture of the Democratic Socialist Republic of Sri Lanka | https://www.cabinetoffice.gov.lk/cab/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=16&Itemid=49&lang=en&dID=3822 | en | Press briefing of Cabinet Decision taken on 2010-12-29 | - covering approval of the Cabinet was granted for the above MOU which has been signed on 28.11.2010 when His Excellency the President of Pakistan visited Sri Lanka. In terms of this Agreement, opportunities will be provided for the development of cultivation of fruits, vegetables and cereals and also for exchange of ... |
lk_cabinet_decisions | 2010-12-29-015-en | 15 | 2010-12-29 | Establishment of a Trust to manage the Urban Development Fund | https://www.cabinetoffice.gov.lk/cab/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=16&Itemid=49&lang=en&dID=3823 | en | Press briefing of Cabinet Decision taken on 2010-12-29 | - the strategic aim of the new urban development programme is to transform major townships in Sri Lanka to suit the emerging middle income status of the country and provide greater linkages to the rest of the country to maximize the development benefits of the Urban Rural Integration. In this regard, as announced in t... |
lk_cabinet_decisions | 2010-12-29-016-en | 16 | 2010-12-29 | Proposed New Law to Regulate Finance Business | https://www.cabinetoffice.gov.lk/cab/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=16&Itemid=49&lang=en&dID=3824 | en | Press briefing of Cabinet Decision taken on 2010-12-29 | - the need to amend the Finance Companies Act has been felt by the Financial Sector as well as the regulator in order to update the law with the developments in technology and practices, the need for combating unauthorized deposit taking business and enhancing effective regulations of the financial sector to overcome c... |
lk_cabinet_decisions | 2010-12-29-017-en | 17 | 2010-12-29 | Provision of Subsidies Required for the Increase of Coconut Production | https://www.cabinetoffice.gov.lk/cab/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=16&Itemid=49&lang=en&dID=3825 | en | Press briefing of Cabinet Decision taken on 2010-12-29 | - the estimated average annual coconut production in the year 2010 is approximately 2750 million nuts of which about 2000 million nuts are used for local consumption and the rest for coconut based industries. Since it was observed that coconut production has declined to a certain extent recently due to several factors,... |
lk_cabinet_decisions | 2010-12-29-018-en | 18 | 2010-12-29 | Hambantota Port Development Project (Phase II) | https://www.cabinetoffice.gov.lk/cab/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=16&Itemid=49&lang=en&dID=3826 | en | Press briefing of Cabinet Decision taken on 2010-12-29 | - Cabinet approval has already been granted for the construction works of the Hambantota Port Project (Phase I) to be awarded to the Chinese Consortium. Since it has been observed that work pertaining to Phase I is progressing satisfactorily, Cabinet approval was granted to award the works of Phase II of the project a... |
lk_cabinet_decisions | 2010-12-29-019-en | 19 | 2010-12-29 | Priority Roads Project funded by the China Development Bank Company Ltd | https://www.cabinetoffice.gov.lk/cab/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=16&Itemid=49&lang=en&dID=3827 | en | Press briefing of Cabinet Decision taken on 2010-12-29 | Award of Contracts to China National Aero Technology International Engineering Corporation (CATIC-ENG) - the Government of Sri Lanka and the China Development Bank Company Ltd. (CDB) have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) to establish a framework for corporation to provide financing for infrastructure develop... |
lk_cabinet_decisions | 2010-12-29-020-en | 20 | 2010-12-29 | Revision of Salaries and Allowances of Public Sector as per the Budget Proposals | https://www.cabinetoffice.gov.lk/cab/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=16&Itemid=49&lang=en&dID=3828 | en | Press briefing of Cabinet Decision taken on 2010-12-29 | - in keeping with the budget proposals 2011 passed in Parliament on 10.12.2010 and already announced, salaries and allowances of employees in the Public Service, Government Corporations, Statutory Boards and Foreign Funded Projects as well as pension benefits of pensioners will be revised with effect from 01.01.2011. |
lk_cabinet_decisions | 2010-12-29-021-en | 21 | 2010-12-29 | Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) for Agricultural Corporation to be signed between the Government of Republic of Israel and the Government of the Democratic Socialist Republic of Sri Lanka | https://www.cabinetoffice.gov.lk/cab/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=16&Itemid=49&lang=en&dID=3829 | en | Press briefing of Cabinet Decision taken on 2010-12-29 | - considering the advanced methods used by Israel in the field of agriculture and the benefits that could be accrued by Sri Lanka, Cabinet approval was granted to enter into the above MOU. |
lk_cabinet_decisions | 2011-01-05-001-en | 1 | 2011-01-05 | Construction of 500 Housing Units at Dematagoda under Resettlement Programme (Phase II) Award of the Contract for Piling Work | https://www.cabinetoffice.gov.lk/cab/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=16&Itemid=49&lang=en&dID=3830 | en | Press briefing of Cabinet Decision taken on 2011-01-05 | - under the Environmental Improvement Programme of the Beira Lake Restoration Project about 1000 families in unauthorized occupation were identified for relocation and with this in view, the Government commenced a 1000 Housing Units Programme at Dematagoda in 2009. Under Phase I of the project, construction of 320 H... |
lk_cabinet_decisions | 2011-01-05-002-en | 2 | 2011-01-05 | Census of Population and Housing - 2011 to cover the entire Island after 30 years - Department of Census and Statistics | https://www.cabinetoffice.gov.lk/cab/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=16&Itemid=49&lang=en&dID=3831 | en | Press briefing of Cabinet Decision taken on 2011-01-05 | - On the basis of a Memorandum submitted by H.E. the President, Cabinet approval has already been granted to hold the 14th Census of Population and Housing in the year 2011 and the Director General of Census and Statistics has been directed to make necessary arrangements for same. The main feature and importance of t... |
lk_cabinet_decisions | 2011-01-05-003-en | 3 | 2011-01-05 | Establishment of a Minimum Criteria for Procurement of Liquid Milk from Dairy Farmers | https://www.cabinetoffice.gov.lk/cab/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=16&Itemid=49&lang=en&dID=3832 | en | Press briefing of Cabinet Decision taken on 2011-01-05 | - on a proposal made by the Minister of Livestock and Rural Community Development Hon. Arumugan Thondaman in keeping with the Budget Proposals for 2011, Cabinet approval was granted to increase the minimum purchase price of fresh milk at farm gate to Rs.50/- per ltr. to promote milk production. The country has reached... |
lk_cabinet_decisions | 2011-01-05-004-en | 4 | 2011-01-05 | Removing of all Duty Levies on Importation of Dairy Animals for Breeding purposes and Dairy Equipment | https://www.cabinetoffice.gov.lk/cab/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=16&Itemid=49&lang=en&dID=3833 | en | Press briefing of Cabinet Decision taken on 2011-01-05 | - the Government has observed that a well planned programme is essential to increase the number of high yielding cattle population to upgrade the country's milk production level. The country needs to have additional 100,000 high yielding cows to be reared under intensive farming, for it to increase milk production and... |
lk_cabinet_decisions | 2011-01-05-005-en | 5 | 2011-01-05 | Water Supply Development Project | https://www.cabinetoffice.gov.lk/cab/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=16&Itemid=49&lang=en&dID=3834 | en | Press briefing of Cabinet Decision taken on 2011-01-05 | - II (JICA Loan No.SL-P 93) Kalu Ganga Water Supply Project [Phase I Stage II] Tender for Laying of PVC Pipes, Fittings, Specials and DI Valves and Accessories for the Distribution Systems in Kesbewa East / West, Jamburaliya and Piliyandala - Miriswatte Areas - this project has already been approved by the Cabinet fo... |
lk_cabinet_decisions | 2011-01-05-006-en | 6 | 2011-01-05 | Procurement of 02 Nos. of 31.5 MVA, 132/33 KV Power Transformers Vavuniya Grid Substation Augmentation Project | https://www.cabinetoffice.gov.lk/cab/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=16&Itemid=49&lang=en&dID=3835 | en | Press briefing of Cabinet Decision taken on 2011-01-05 | - Bid No.TRP/PM/VGSP/10/01 - Cabinet approval was granted to a proposal by the Minister of Power and Energy Hon. Patali Champika Ranawaka, based on the recommendation made by the Cabinet Appointed Procurement Committee, to procure the transformers required for this project from the successful bidder M/s. Tirathai Publi... |
lk_cabinet_decisions | 2011-01-05-007-en | 7 | 2011-01-05 | Completion of the rapid programme for establishing one thousand (1000) fully equipped secondary schools within a period of 04 years | https://www.cabinetoffice.gov.lk/cab/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=16&Itemid=49&lang=en&dID=3836 | en | Press briefing of Cabinet Decision taken on 2011-01-05 | - A proposal made by the Minister of Education Hon. Bandula Gunawardena to implement a National Programme for establishing 1000 fully equipped secondary schools was approved by the Cabinet. Funds have already been received from the Asian Development Bank for the development of 100 such schools. The contract for plannin... |
lk_cabinet_decisions | 2011-01-12-001-en | 1 | 2011-01-12 | Establishment of National School of Business Management | https://www.cabinetoffice.gov.lk/cab/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=16&Itemid=49&lang=en&dID=3837 | en | Press briefing of Cabinet Decision taken on 2011-01-12 | - the National Institute of Business Management (NIBM) is a self financing institute providing education, training and consultancy services for the public and private sectors in Sri Lanka. At present it admits around 3000 students per intake and trains more than 10,000 students annually. This institute has been grant... |
lk_cabinet_decisions | 2011-01-12-002-en | 2 | 2011-01-12 | Bid for Hosting the Proposed Commonwealth Games 2018 to be held at Hambantota | https://www.cabinetoffice.gov.lk/cab/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=16&Itemid=49&lang=en&dID=3838 | en | Press briefing of Cabinet Decision taken on 2011-01-12 | - the Government intends to act as the host country to hold the Commonwealth Games - 2018 and it proposes to select Hambantota as the venue. On a proposal made by the Minister of Sports, Hon. Mahindananda Aluthgamage, Cabinet approval was granted to proceed with the initial measures taken on this matter. |
lk_cabinet_decisions | 2011-01-12-003-en | 3 | 2011-01-12 | Conservation Neelagiri Maha Seya | https://www.cabinetoffice.gov.lk/cab/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=16&Itemid=49&lang=en&dID=3839 | en | Press briefing of Cabinet Decision taken on 2011-01-12 | - Neelagiri Maha Seya is situated in the Lahugala forest reserve in the Ampara District in the Eastern Province. It has been identified as the largest Stupa in the East. Even though this place is of immense religious and archaeological importance, no development activities have taken place for the last 30 years due t... |
lk_cabinet_decisions | 2011-01-12-004-en | 4 | 2011-01-12 | Development of Hambantota and Nuwara Eliya District General Hospitals under the Netherlands Assistance | https://www.cabinetoffice.gov.lk/cab/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=16&Itemid=49&lang=en&dID=3840 | en | Press briefing of Cabinet Decision taken on 2011-01-12 | - the Government of the Netherlands has pledged the Government of Sri Lanka concessionary financial assistance through the Rabobank International of the Netherlands for the construction of two new hospitals at identified locations in Hambantota and Nuwara Eliya, including the supply of necessary medical and other equip... |
lk_cabinet_decisions | 2011-01-12-005-en | 5 | 2011-01-12 | Development of Mahagama Silica Quartz Deposit | https://www.cabinetoffice.gov.lk/cab/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=16&Itemid=49&lang=en&dID=3841 | en | Press briefing of Cabinet Decision taken on 2011-01-12 | - Vein Quartz or Silica Quartz, as known commercially, is a mineral commodity found in Sri Lanka. Limited quantities of high purity (more than 97%) Vein Quartz Deposits are scattered in various parts of the country. This mineral is being used in high-tech industries such as manufacturing of crystal tableware, laborat... |
lk_cabinet_decisions | 2011-01-12-006-en | 6 | 2011-01-12 | Purchase of Soya Beans for Thriposha Production | https://www.cabinetoffice.gov.lk/cab/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=16&Itemid=49&lang=en&dID=3842 | en | Press briefing of Cabinet Decision taken on 2011-01-12 | - Management of the Thriposha Project which was handled by the Ceylon Tobacco Company up to 31.12.2010, is now being handled by the Government Owned Company registered as Sri Lanka Thriposha Limited. On a proposal made by the Minister of Health, Hon. Maithripala Sirisena, Cabinet approval was granted for the purchase... |
lk_cabinet_decisions | 2011-01-12-007-en | 7 | 2011-01-12 | Deyata Kirula Exhibition 2011 - Supply of Water | https://www.cabinetoffice.gov.lk/cab/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=16&Itemid=49&lang=en&dID=3843 | en | Press briefing of Cabinet Decision taken on 2011-01-12 | - parallel to the Deyata Kirula Exhibition, action is being taken by the Department of National Water Supply and Drainage, on a proposal by the Minister of Water Supply and Drainage, Hon. Dinesh Gunawardena, to upgrade the Buttala Water Supply Scheme and work in connection with same is in progress. A number of roads i... |
lk_cabinet_decisions | 2011-01-12-008-en | 8 | 2011-01-12 | Tender for the Supply of 140,000 Vials of Rabies Vaccine | https://www.cabinetoffice.gov.lk/cab/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=16&Itemid=49&lang=en&dID=3844 | en | Press briefing of Cabinet Decision taken on 2011-01-12 | - on a proposal made by the Minister of Health, Hon. Maithripala Sirisena, Worldwide Tenders were called to purchase this vaccine and on the recommendation of the Standing Cabinet Appointed Procurement Committee, Cabinet approval was granted to award the above procurement to the lowest responsive bidder M/s. Sanofi Pas... |
lk_cabinet_decisions | 2011-01-12-009-en | 9 | 2011-01-12 | Memorandum of Understanding concluded with the Great Socialist People?s Libyan Arab Jamahiriya | https://www.cabinetoffice.gov.lk/cab/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=16&Itemid=49&lang=en&dID=3845 | en | Press briefing of Cabinet Decision taken on 2011-01-12 | - Sri Lanka and Libya being pioneers of the Non-Aligned Movement have closely cooperated within the moment. Sri Lanka has been the largest black tea supplier to Libya with a market share of over 90% of total tea imports to that country. H.E. the President visited Libya in April 2009, which was the first by a Sri Lank... |
lk_cabinet_decisions | 2011-01-12-010-en | 10 | 2011-01-12 | CATIC Grant Skyline Hotel and Rainbow Multifunction Complex in Colombo | https://www.cabinetoffice.gov.lk/cab/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=16&Itemid=49&lang=en&dID=3846 | en | Press briefing of Cabinet Decision taken on 2011-01-12 | - China National Aero Technology Import and Export Corporation (CATIC) intends to purchase about 7 acres of land around Galle Face Green area, close to the land already assigned for Shangri-La Hotels Lanka (Pvt) Ltd., to build a multifunction complex comprising a five star hotel and a shopping mall. The total investme... |
lk_cabinet_decisions | 2011-01-12-011-en | 11 | 2011-01-12 | Recent Floods | https://www.cabinetoffice.gov.lk/cab/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=16&Itemid=49&lang=en&dID=3847 | en | Press briefing of Cabinet Decision taken on 2011-01-12 | - Cabinet also discussed in detailed the recent floods which affected many parts of the Island, including the Central Province, North Central Province and Northern and the Eastern Provinces. The Minister of Disaster Management, Hon. Mahinda Amaraweera, briefed the Cabinet on the immediate measures taken to provide rel... |
lk_cabinet_decisions | 2011-01-20-001-en | 1 | 2011-01-20 | Annual Blood Donation Programme - 2011 | https://www.cabinetoffice.gov.lk/cab/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=16&Itemid=49&lang=en&dID=3848 | en | Press briefing of Cabinet Decision taken on 2011-01-20 | - a large quantity of blood is required daily for hospitals throughout the country depending on the requirements of patients. The Blood Bank receives around 1370 pints of blood per day from the donors through its 82 branches located throughout the Island with the National Blood Transfusion Centre at Narahenpita as its... |
lk_cabinet_decisions | 2011-01-20-002-en | 2 | 2011-01-20 | Transfer of the Ownership of the Land - University of Vocational Technology (UNIVOTEC) | https://www.cabinetoffice.gov.lk/cab/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=16&Itemid=49&lang=en&dID=3849 | en | Press briefing of Cabinet Decision taken on 2011-01-20 | - this institution is presently located at Ratmalana in a land 4.861 Hectares in extent, belonging to the Urban Development Authority. This is a national level higher educational institution providing vocational education to the youth and it intends to expand its activities to provide higher educational opportunities ... |
lk_cabinet_decisions | 2011-01-20-003-en | 3 | 2011-01-20 | Establishment of Ocean University of Sri Lanka | https://www.cabinetoffice.gov.lk/cab/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=16&Itemid=49&lang=en&dID=3850 | en | Press briefing of Cabinet Decision taken on 2011-01-20 | - on a proposal made by the Minister of Youth Affairs and Skills Development, Hon. Dullas Alahapperuma, Cabinet approval was granted to instruct the Legal Draftsman to draft legislation to prepare a Bill for the Establishment of Ocean University in Sri Lanka for the purpose of raising the scientific, technical and man... |
lk_cabinet_decisions | 2011-01-20-004-en | 4 | 2011-01-20 | Renovation of the Operating Theatre - General Hospital, Polonnaruwa | https://www.cabinetoffice.gov.lk/cab/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=16&Itemid=49&lang=en&dID=3851 | en | Press briefing of Cabinet Decision taken on 2011-01-20 | - a large number of patients from within the district and from areas around it visit this hospital daily for treatment. With the view to provide better healthcare services to the people in the area, the proposal made by the Minister of Health, Hon. Maithripala Sirisena, for the renovation of the Operating Theatre of t... |
lk_cabinet_decisions | 2011-01-20-005-en | 5 | 2011-01-20 | Procurement of a Survey and Research Vessel for Hydrography, Oceanography and Marine Biology Research Work of the National Aquatic Resources Research and Development Agency (NARA) | https://www.cabinetoffice.gov.lk/cab/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=16&Itemid=49&lang=en&dID=3852 | en | Press briefing of Cabinet Decision taken on 2011-01-20 | - NARA has to undertake research work pertaining to the above, of the entire water column and the sea bed which falls within the jurisdiction of Sri Lanka. Government has observed that deployment of a Research Vessel for NARA would enhance its research and survey/seabed mapping capabilities covering near shore and off... |
lk_cabinet_decisions | 2011-01-20-006-en | 6 | 2011-01-20 | Project for Improvement of Cartoon Production Facilities at the Sri Lanka Rupavahini Corporation (SLRC) | https://www.cabinetoffice.gov.lk/cab/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=16&Itemid=49&lang=en&dID=3853 | en | Press briefing of Cabinet Decision taken on 2011-01-20 | - On the initiative of H.E. the President, the Government of Japan has agreed to provide a grant of Japanese Yen 41,700,000 (approximately Rs.54 million) for the above project through the Japan International Corporation Agency (JICA). Under this project, a new 3D Animation Studio is to be established which will enabl... |
lk_cabinet_decisions | 2011-01-20-007-en | 7 | 2011-01-20 | Relief to Disaster Victims due to Floods caused by Climate Change | https://www.cabinetoffice.gov.lk/cab/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=16&Itemid=49&lang=en&dID=3854 | en | Press briefing of Cabinet Decision taken on 2011-01-20 | - According to available statistics nearly 280,000 families consisting of 1,061,000 have been affected due to the recent floods in the Northern, Eastern and North Central Provinces as well as the Central and Uva Provinces in the Island. Immediate relief measures were taken by the Government on the direction of H.E. th... |
lk_cabinet_decisions | 2011-01-25-001-en | 1 | 2011-01-25 | Relocation of the Ministry of Defence, Office of Chief of Defence Staff and Headquarters of the Armed Forces | https://www.cabinetoffice.gov.lk/cab/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=16&Itemid=49&lang=en&dID=3855 | en | Press briefing of Cabinet Decision taken on 2011-01-25 | - On a proposal made by H.E. the President, Cabinet approval was granted to relocate the Ministry of Defence, Office of the Chief of Defence Staff and Army Headquarters at Battaramulla. The project will be funded through the revenue generated from the sale of land at the present location of these buildings near Galle... |
lk_cabinet_decisions | 2011-01-25-002-en | 2 | 2011-01-25 | Proposal to raise the minimum age of females migrating for foreign employment as Domestic Workers from 18 Years to 21 Years | https://www.cabinetoffice.gov.lk/cab/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=16&Itemid=49&lang=en&dID=3856 | en | Press briefing of Cabinet Decision taken on 2011-01-25 | - Majority of labour receiving countries do not have a minimum age limit for females to be taken in for employment to their countries, specially for the domestic sector, and at present, females above 18 years are permitted by the Sri Lanka Bureau of Foreign Employment, to take up overseas employment. Since there appe... |
lk_cabinet_decisions | 2011-01-25-003-en | 3 | 2011-01-25 | Extension to the Rural Electrification Project to expand the Electrification coverage of the North Central Province (NCP) to 100% | https://www.cabinetoffice.gov.lk/cab/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=16&Itemid=49&lang=en&dID=3857 | en | Press briefing of Cabinet Decision taken on 2011-01-25 | - this project will provide 550 new Rural Electrification Schemes in the NCP. A total number of 110,000 domestic connections and 10,000 connections for small businesses/industries will be provided under this project. Cabinet approval was granted to enter into a Credit Facility Agreement with Nordea Bank AB of Sweden fo... |
lk_cabinet_decisions | 2011-01-25-004-en | 4 | 2011-01-25 | Strengthening the Health Care System in Northern Province | https://www.cabinetoffice.gov.lk/cab/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=16&Itemid=49&lang=en&dID=3858 | en | Press briefing of Cabinet Decision taken on 2011-01-25 | - the Northern Province consists of 5 Districts namely, Jaffna, Mannar, Vavuniya, Kilinochchi and Mullaitivu. The majority of the population is Sri Lankan Tamils and this population was heavily affected by terrorist activities which prevailed for a period of nearly 30 years and as a result most of the health institut... |
lk_cabinet_decisions | 2011-01-25-005-en | 5 | 2011-01-25 | Development Project for the South Eastern University of Sri Lanka - Phase I - B | https://www.cabinetoffice.gov.lk/cab/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=16&Itemid=49&lang=en&dID=3859 | en | Press briefing of Cabinet Decision taken on 2011-01-25 | - The Kuwait Fund for Arab Economic Development has agreed to provide a loan of Kuwait Dinars 3 million (approximately US $10.5 million to finance the implementation of the above project. The objective of this project is to develop essential academic infrastructure and introduce new demand driven degree programmes to ... |
lk_cabinet_decisions | 2011-01-25-006-en | 6 | 2011-01-25 | Supply of 50 Units of Terminal Tractors to the Sri Lanka Ports Authority (SLPA | https://www.cabinetoffice.gov.lk/cab/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=16&Itemid=49&lang=en&dID=3860 | en | Press briefing of Cabinet Decision taken on 2011-01-25 | - On a proposal made by H.E. the President, negotiations have been completed with the Exim Bank of Malaysia to obtain a Loan of US$ 4 million on concessionary terms, which is 86% of the cost for the purchase of 50 Units of Terminal Tractors to the Sri Lanka Ports Authority. The balance 14% is to be financed by the Sri ... |
lk_cabinet_decisions | 2011-02-02-001-en | 1 | 2011-02-02 | Investigation Unit for the Ministry of Education | https://www.cabinetoffice.gov.lk/cab/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=16&Itemid=49&lang=en&dID=3861 | en | Press briefing of Cabinet Decision taken on 2011-02-02 | - it was agreed to expand and strengthen the present investigation unit of the Ministry in association with the categories of officers serving under the Minsitry, so as to identify the shortcomings in National Schools and Colleges of Education and propose remedial measures to the authorities concerned for improving th... |
lk_cabinet_decisions | 2011-02-02-002-en | 2 | 2011-02-02 | Provision of Technical Advisory Services and Physical Resources of State Farms for Projects being implemented with State and Private Sector participation for the production of (Agricultural) Seeds | https://www.cabinetoffice.gov.lk/cab/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=16&Itemid=49&lang=en&dID=3862 | en | Press briefing of Cabinet Decision taken on 2011-02-02 | - Large quantities of seeds such as potatoes, maize, onions, beans are imported annually to Sri Lanka for cultivation purposes costing over Rs. 1000 million as foreign exchange. It has been noticed that local farmers prefer to have local seed varieties due to their higher productivity and resistance to pests and diseas... |
lk_cabinet_decisions | 2011-02-02-003-en | 3 | 2011-02-02 | Import of Raw Cashew on temporarily basis to protect Local Cashew Processing Industry | https://www.cabinetoffice.gov.lk/cab/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=16&Itemid=49&lang=en&dID=3863 | en | Press briefing of Cabinet Decision taken on 2011-02-02 | - Cabinet approval has already been granted for the importation of 5000 MT of raw cashew up to 30.11.2010. Since the shortage of cashew in the market has badly effected the confectionery industries and also the tourist industry and also since the cashew harvest commences in April 2011, on a proposal made by the Ministe... |
lk_cabinet_decisions | 2011-02-02-004-en | 4 | 2011-02-02 | Construction of a Hostel for 400 Male Students of the University of Visual Performing Arts at Dehiwala | https://www.cabinetoffice.gov.lk/cab/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=16&Itemid=49&lang=en&dID=3864 | en | Press briefing of Cabinet Decision taken on 2011-02-02 | - this University which was setup in 2006, has a current student population of 2960, of which only 320 students have been provided with hostel accommodation. On a proposal made by the Minister of Higher Education, Hon. S.B. Dissanayake, on the recommendation of the Cabinet Appointed Procurement Committee, Cabinet appr... |
lk_cabinet_decisions | 2011-02-02-005-en | 5 | 2011-02-02 | Building Extension to the Postgraduate Institute of Science (PGIS) University of Peradeniya (Revision of Total Cost Estimate) | https://www.cabinetoffice.gov.lk/cab/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=16&Itemid=49&lang=en&dID=3865 | en | Press briefing of Cabinet Decision taken on 2011-02-02 | - Cabinet has already been granted to construct a three storied building extension to this institute at a total cost of Rs.37 million, out of which Rs.5 million is to be borne by this institute from its revenue. The construction of this building was handled by the Central Engineering Consultancy Bureau (CECB) which is ... |
lk_cabinet_decisions | 2011-02-02-006-en | 6 | 2011-02-02 | Award of Balance Civil Works Constructions of Identified Semi-Finished School Buildings on Accelerated Basis Through the State Owned Central Engineering Consultancy Bureau (CECB) | https://www.cabinetoffice.gov.lk/cab/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=16&Itemid=49&lang=en&dID=3866 | en | Press briefing of Cabinet Decision taken on 2011-02-02 | - on a proposal made by the Minister of Education, Hon. Bandula Gunawardena, Cabinet approval was granted to entrust the incomplete construction work of the following schools, to the State Owned Central Engineering Consultancy Bureau (CECB) to be completed in 2011:
* Sujatha Girls' School, Kandy;
* Sujatha Girls' (V... |
lk_cabinet_decisions | 2011-02-02-007-en | 7 | 2011-02-02 | Kilinochchi - Chunnakam Transmission Line, Lot A - Construction of Chunnakam 132/33kV Grid Substation | https://www.cabinetoffice.gov.lk/cab/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=16&Itemid=49&lang=en&dID=3867 | en | Press briefing of Cabinet Decision taken on 2011-02-02 | - with the liberation of the LTTE controlled areas in the Northern Province, the Ceylon Electricity Board (CEB) envisages commencing developments / construction activities in these areas. Accordingly, steps have been taken to commence construction work of the Kilinochchi - Chunnakam Transmission Line. ... |
lk_cabinet_decisions | 2011-02-02-008-en | 8 | 2011-02-02 | Agreement with the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) | https://www.cabinetoffice.gov.lk/cab/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=16&Itemid=49&lang=en&dID=3868 | en | Press briefing of Cabinet Decision taken on 2011-02-02 | - The objective of UNESCO is to provide cooperation among nations for peace and security through the development of education, science and culture. Since sports play and important role in the protection of health and physical education, the need to encourage and coordinate international cooperation towards the eliminat... |
lk_cabinet_decisions | 2011-02-02-009-en | 9 | 2011-02-02 | Acceleration of National Food Production Programme | https://www.cabinetoffice.gov.lk/cab/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=16&Itemid=49&lang=en&dID=3869 | en | Press briefing of Cabinet Decision taken on 2011-02-02 | - Cabinet having observed the recent price escalation of commodities in the open market affecting the cost of living of the general public, decided, on a proposal made by the Minister of Health, Hon. Maithripala Sirisena, to enhance local production of food items with the active participation of regional public officer... |
lk_cabinet_decisions | 2011-02-09-001-en | 1 | 2011-02-09 | National Backbone Network to be implemented by the Telecommunications Regulatory Commission of Sri Lanka (TRCSL) | https://www.cabinetoffice.gov.lk/cab/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=16&Itemid=49&lang=en&dID=3870 | en | Press briefing of Cabinet Decision taken on 2011-02-09 | - The intention of this project is to create a network which would ensure access to reliable high speed broadband connectivity to urban as well as rural under-served areas which would enhanced the Information and Communication Technology in the country, which is targeted to be increased to 75% by 2016. The proposal mad... |
lk_cabinet_decisions | 2011-02-09-002-en | 2 | 2011-02-09 | Funds for the payment of Farmers Pension of the Agriculture and Agrarian Insurance Board and the Insurance Payment for Crop Damages | https://www.cabinetoffice.gov.lk/cab/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=16&Itemid=49&lang=en&dID=3871 | en | Press briefing of Cabinet Decision taken on 2011-02-09 | - the Agriculture and Agrarian Insurance Board deals with the Farmers' Pension Scheme, Fishermen's Pension Scheme and the Social Security Benefit Scheme. With the view to restructure this institute, this has been assigned to the Ministry of Finance and Planning from 2010. On a proposal made by H.E. the President, it ... |
lk_cabinet_decisions | 2011-02-09-003-en | 3 | 2011-02-09 | Methodology of Implementation and Supervision of Procurement and Payment for Liquid Milk to Dairy Farmers According to the Approved Purchase Price of Milk | https://www.cabinetoffice.gov.lk/cab/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=16&Itemid=49&lang=en&dID=3872 | en | Press briefing of Cabinet Decision taken on 2011-02-09 | - on a proposal made by Hon. Arumugan Thondaman, Minister of Livestock and Rural Community Development, Cabinet approval has already been granted to pay Rs.50/- per litre of liquid milk purchased from farmers. This is an increase of Rs.16.80 per litre of milk in comparison with the price which prevailed in June 2010. ... |
lk_cabinet_decisions | 2011-02-09-004-en | 4 | 2011-02-09 | Indo-Sri Lanka Free Trade Agreement (ISFTA) and Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement (CEPA) | https://www.cabinetoffice.gov.lk/cab/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=16&Itemid=49&lang=en&dID=3873 | en | Press briefing of Cabinet Decision taken on 2011-02-09 | - the representatives of the two Governments which met in November 2010 in Colombo noted the significant progress made under the ISFTA and reaffirmed the understanding that it would be timely to build on this achievement through a more comprehensive framework of economic cooperation. Accordingly, on a proposal made by... |
lk_cabinet_decisions | 2011-02-09-005-en | 5 | 2011-02-09 | Intake of more foreign Students to Sri Lankan Universities | https://www.cabinetoffice.gov.lk/cab/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=16&Itemid=49&lang=en&dID=3874 | en | Press briefing of Cabinet Decision taken on 2011-02-09 | - the present policy is to reserve 0.5% of the proposed intake in each course of study for the benefit of foreign students. The proposal by Hon. S.B. Dissanayake, Minister of Higher Education, to increase the intake of foreign students to the Sri Lankan Universities initially from 0.5% to 5% and later to 10% based on... |
lk_cabinet_decisions | 2011-02-09-006-en | 6 | 2011-02-09 | Amendment to the fine imposed under the Pesticide Control Act | https://www.cabinetoffice.gov.lk/cab/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=16&Itemid=49&lang=en&dID=3875 | en | Press briefing of Cabinet Decision taken on 2011-02-09 | - Provisions under this Act enable the control of Import, Packing, Labeling, Storing, Mixing, Transporting, Selling and Utilizing pesticides to ensure its proper management. Since the existing fines for violation of provisions in the above Act have been imposed nearly three decades back and also due to the increase o... |
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