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India grants USD 61.5 million for the development of KKS Port

The Indian High Commissioner to Sri Lanka, Santosh Jha, says the Indian Government has agreed to provide a grant of USD 61.5 million to fully...

Government Successfully Fulfils Majority of Promises

State Minister of Provincial Councils, Local Government, and Environment Janaka Wakkumbura declared that the government has successfully delivered on a significant portion of its promises...

President engages with innovative farmers leading agricultural technology advancements in Agriculture Sector Modernization Project

President Ranil Wickremesinghe convened with two innovative young farmers who are utilizing cutting-edge agricultural technology as part of the Agriculture Modernization Project, today (18) at...

The President attends the art exhibitions “Celebration of Women” and “Bhawanawaka Shanthiya”

President Ranil Wickremesinghe attended the art exhibitions “Celebration of Women” and “Bhawanawaka Shanthiya” by renowned artists Mrs. Iromi Wijewardena and Mr. Winston Suludagoda at the...

Ven. Dr. Muruththettuwe Ananda Nayaka Thero Presents ‘Jana Aragalaye Donkaraya’ to President Ranil Wickremesinghe

Venerable Dr. Muruththettuwe Ananda Nayaka Thero, President of Narahenpita Sanctuary, Chief Incumbent of the Western Province, and Chancellor of Colombo University, presented his latest book,...

107 New Bills and Amended Bills Presented to Parliament in 2022-2023

Anuradha Jayaratne, the State Minister of Justice and Prison Affairs, hinted at the potential submission of 107 newly revised bills to Parliament between 2022 and...

President Appoints Expert Committee to Tackle Construction Sector Challenges

President Ranil Wickremesinghe announced that an expert committee would be appointed to investigate and propose solutions for the prevailing economic challenges, particularly within the construction...

Parliament to debate no-confidence motion against Speaker on March 19

It was decided today (14) in the Committee on Parliamentary Business chaired by the Speaker Hon. Mahinda Yapa Abeywardena to debate the motion of no-confidence...

Bringing tourism beyond coastal areas is essential to enhancing the economy of the country

President Ranil Wickremesinghe stressed the need to expand the tourism industry beyond coastal areas to strengthen the country’s economy.

Rs. 500Mn allocated for paddy purchase

President Ranil Wickremesinghe has ordered to allocate Rs. 500 million to purchase paddy, Minister of Agriculture Mahinda Amaraweera said. 

Current Affairs

Global disparities between developing and developed nations have grown due to technology gaps and concerns of weapons of mass destruction

President Ranil Wickremesinghe commended President Yoweri Museveni for assuming leadership at the 19th Non-Aligned Movement (NAM) Summit in Kampala, Uganda.

Districts Allocated Rs. 11,250 Million in Decentralized Budget after 3 Year Hiatus

President Ranil Wickremesinghe announced today that the district decentralized budget for this year amounts to Rs. 11,250 million, marking a significant allocation after a hiatus...

The President Participates in Christmas Carols at the Presidential Secretariat premises

President Ranil Wickremesinghe inaugurated the annual special Christmas carol concert and celebration organized collaboratively by the Presidential Secretariat, the Tourism Development Board, the Armed Forces...

Government pledges support for spice industry revival

  President says addressing the 19th Annual General Meeting of the Sri Lanka Spice Council.

Let's collectively advance the 13th Amendment to the Constitution for the future betterment of the nation

Let's collectively advance the 13th Amendment to the Constitution for the future betterment of the nation    Pending parliamentary approval, the amendment to the...

Reformative changes are being made to increase the representation of women in politics  - President Ranil Wickremesinghe 

  During a meeting with students from Girls' High School Kandy, President Ranil Wickremesinghe expressed his strong commitment to increasing women's representation in politics through...

President Ranil Wickremesinghe highlights Asia’s significance at the Nikkei Forum on the Future of Asia in Japan

President Ranil Wickremesinghe took the stage at the ‘Nikkei Forum: Future of Asia’ held in Tokyo, Japan today (25). During his address, the President emphasized...

The rivalries/conflicts of the great powers cannot hinder Sri Lanka's access to the Indian-African market

- The President emphasizes during a discussion with the Harvard • Developed Sri Lanka through the 25-year new reformist program of the government• Inviting the...

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