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Measures to convert the Muthurajawela Sanctuary to a National Park
The Secretary of Environment Dr. Anil Jasinghe stated that a Cabinet paper has already been drafted to convert the Muthurajawela Sanctuary to a National Park.
Presentation of Credentials to the Director General of UNESCO by the Ambassador Prof. Kshanika Hirimburegama
At a ceremony held on 16 April 2021 at the Headquarters of UNESCO in Paris, Ambassador Prof. Kshanika Hirimburegama presented her credentials to the Director...
Sri Lankan fishermen arrested in Myanmar will return to Sri Lanka
The Foreign Ministry has taken steps to repatriate the 12 Sri Lankan fishermen arrested in Myanmar, April (23).
Kandy Multimodal Transport Terminal Development Project and Water Resources Management Project - Implemented with the Assistance of World Bank funding
The loan agreements for two projects financed by the World Bank (WB) were signed between the Government of Sri Lanka and WB on 22 April...
No politicization of Sports – Minister Namal Rajapaksa
The Minister of Youth and Sports affirmed yesterday (22) at the Parliament that the field of sports will not be politicized in Sri Lanka.
Parliament Council meets today
The 7th meeting of the Parliament Council is scheduled to be held in Parliament today (23), said the Secretary General of Parliament Dhammika Dasanayake.
Reopening of universities postponed - Minister of Education
The Minister of Education Prof. G. L. Peiris stated today (22) at the Parliament that the reopening of universities will be postponed for another two...
Thiththawelgala Grama Niladhari Division (GN 442) in Kumbukgete Police Division is designated as an isolated area
Thiththawelgala Grama Niladhari Division (GN 442) in Kumbukgete Police Division is designated as an isolated area
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Nekath Seettuwa’ presented to President
Following the ancient customs and traditions, the ‘Nekath Seettuwa’, the table of auspicious times for this year’s Sinhala and Tamil New Year was presented to...
National ‘Aluth Sahal Mangalya’ held under President’s patronage
The National ‘Aluth Sahal Mangalya’ (New Rice Festival) one of the most venerated ancient agricultural rituals to offer the maiden harvest of Maha season to...
Coherent strategy to boost local apparel industry
Garment owners assure President of meeting export targets
B2B Meetings to Connect Sri Lankan Exporters of Avocado & Passion Fruit with High-End Supermarkets in Mumbai
The Sri Lanka Consulate General in Mumbai together with the Ceylon Chamber of Commerce (CCC) successfully connected Sri Lankan fresh fruits exporters (avocado and passion...
I invite everyone to join in a national effort to mobilize public opinion against corruption and waste- President’s 73rd Independence Day speech
I invite everyone to join in a national effort to mobilize public opinion against corruption and waste
President Gotabaya Rajapaksa addresses the nation at the 73rd...
President explores possibility of rapidly adding “renewable energy” to national power supply
President Gotabaya Rajapaksa examined the possibility of rapidly adding renewable energy sources such as wind, solar and natural gas to the power grid.
Full text of the address to the nation by His Excellency the President Gotabaya Rajapaksa
Full text of the address to the nation by His Excellency the President Gotabaya Rajapaksa broadcast over all television and radio channels on 18.11. 2020
Virtual Bilateral Summit between Prime Minister of Sri Lanka H.E. Mahinda Rajapaksa and Prime Minister of India H.E. Shri Narendra Modi
Virtual Bilateral Summit between Prime Minister of Sri Lanka H.E. Mahinda Rajapaksa and Prime Minister of India H.E. Shri Narendra Modi
President stresses need for educational reforms that can optimally contribute to future world, economy & development.
University curricula should target job market …More focus on Technology and Information Technology …
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