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Indian External Affairs Minister Dr. S. Jaishankar Meets President Anura Kumara Dissanayake, Reaffirms Support for Sri Lanka

Indian External Affairs Minister, Dr. S. Jaishankar, who arrived in Sri Lanka this morning (04) on a one-day official visit, met with President Anura Kumara...

Second Day of Talks between the President and IMF

President Anura Kumara Dissanayake engaged in a discussion with the International Monetary Fund (IMF) at the Presidential Secretariat today (04), marking the second day of...

UNDP Resident Representative Meets with Secretary to the President

The Resident Representative of the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) in Sri Lanka Azusa Kubota, met with the Secretary to the President, Dr. Nandika Kumanayake,...

Indian Foreign Minister arrives in SL

Indian External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar, arrived in the island for an official visit this morning.

Many Countries Congratulate the Prime Minister

Ambassadors from various countries have extended their congratulations to Dr. Harini Amarasuriya on her appointment as the new Prime Minister on October 2, 2024, at...

The expectation of the new government is to work according to a streamlined plan for the economic development - Prime Minister Dr. Harini Amarasuriya

Prime Minister and Minister of Trade, Commerce, Food Security, Cooperative Development, Industry and Entrepreneurship Development, Dr. Harini Amarasuriya says that a this is an excellent...

President Dissanayake Reaffirms Commitment to IMF Objectives, Advocates for Alternative Solutions to ease the burden on people

In a significant meeting today, President Anura Kumara Dissanayake engaged directly with IMF delegation included Director of the Asia Pacific Department, Krishna Srinivasan and Senior...

Today’s weather forecast

Showers or thundershowers will occur at a few places in Northern, Eastern and Uva provinces during the afternoon or night.

Independent Consultant of the Gates Foundation met with Secretary to the President

Mr. Chanditha Samaranayake, Independent Consultant of the Gates Foundation met with the Secretary to the President Dr. Nandika Sanath Kumanayake at the Presidential Secretariat this...

Mr.S. Aloka Bandara Appointed as New Secretary of the Ministry of Public Administration, Home Affairs, Provincial Councils, Local Government, and Labour

President Anura Kumara Dissanayake has officially appointed Mr. S. Aloka Bandara, a senior administrative officer, as the Secretary to the Ministry of Public Administration, Home...

Current Affairs

We will intervene to create a better world for children - Prime Minister

“We have missed many lessons due to the competitive lifestyle and education system"

Speaker of Parliament endorsed the certificate on the National Minimum Wage of Workers (Amendment) Bill

Hon. Mahinda Yapa Abeywardana, the Speaker endorsed the certificate on the Bill titled National Minimum Wage of Workers (Amendment) Bill today (Sep. 11) in accordance...

Deputy Secretary General of Parliament, Mr. Chaminda Kularatne, participates in the Commemoration of the NPC’s Affiliation to the IPU and 2024 Interregional Seminar on the Achievement of the SDGs for Parliaments of Developing Countries

Chief of Staff and Deputy Secretary General of  Parliament, Mr. Chaminda Kularatne, participated in the Commemoration of the 40th Anniversary of the National People’s Congress...

Parliament to convene on September 03rd and 04th

Mrs. Kushani Rohanadeera, Secretary General of the Parliament, stated that the Parliament is scheduled to meet on Tuesday, September 03rd, and Wednesday, September 04th. The...

Parliament to meet next week only on the 21st - The Committee on Parliamentary Business decides

Mrs. Kushani Rohanadeera, the Secretary General of Parliament stated that the Parliament will meet only on Wednesday, the 21st of the second sitting week of...

The Satyakriya and Adhistana Pooja at Kataragama Kiri Vehera Temple under the patronage of PM

With the blessing of the Maha Sangha, the Satyakriya and Adhistana Pooja, organized annually for the purpose if protecting the unity, territorial integrity, and sovereignty...

Two Medical (Amendment) Bills passed in Parliament

Two Medical (Amendment) Bills were passed in Parliament on 8th August  with amendments.

President Vows to Uphold Commitment to Buddhist Education despite Challenges

President Pledges Continued Support by Allocating Nearly Rs.300 Million Annually for Scholarships to Student Monks and Seela Matha in Piriven and Seela Matha Educational Institutions.

The benefits of the country’s growing economy should also extend to general public

Never deviate from that responsibility – The President stated during a meeting with representatives of Passenger Transport Three wheel Associations. A proposal for the professional...

President inaugurates his political office

President Ranil Wickremesinghe inaugurated his new political office in Colombo yesterday (06) at an auspicious moment. The office, located on Sir Ernest de Silva Mawatha,...

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