Newly Appointed Special Task Force Commander Meets the Prime Minister
The Commanding Officer of the Police Special Task Force, Senior Deputy Inspector General of Police (Senior DIG), and Attorney-at-Law Waruna Jayasundara, met with the Prime Minister, Dr. Harini Amarasuriya, at the Prime Minister’s Office this morning (25).
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Recent News
President’s Fund to Provide Services at the Regional Level Starting from February 7
New Technology and Networking to Bring President’s Fund Services Closer to the People
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Awareness Programme on e-NIC held at at Colombo
An awareness programme to introduce the process and discuss issues related to the Electronic National Identity Card (e-NIC) was held yesterday (24) at the Information and Communication Technology Agency of Sri Lanka (ICTA), Colombo.
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Navy steps up flood relief operations in affected areas
As severe weather conditions threaten several areas in the island, the Sri Lanka Navy has deployed 04 relief teams as of today (24 Jan 25), to the flood-stricken areas of Padaviya, Buddhangala and Aluthparagama of Mahakanadarawa in the Anuradhapura district and Lahugala area of the Ampara district.
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Swiss Government Pledges Support to Reclaim Sri Lankan Assets Held Abroad
The Ambassador of Switzerland to Sri Lanka and Ambassador designate to the Maldives, H.E. Dr. Siri Walt, has assured Switzerland’s support in recovering assets that have been moved out of Sri Lanka.
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Legislative measures will be taken to address the issues faced by Veddas- the indigenous community in Sri Lanka in the next three months
A discussion organized by the Ministry of Environment on the progress of the Parliamentary bill prepared to ensure the rights of indigenous community and to resolve existing legal issues regarding their fundamental rights was held at the Parliament Complex with the participation of Prime Minister Dr. Harini Amarasuriya yesterday (22).
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British High Commissioner Meets Speaker of Parliament Dr. Jagath Wickramaratne
The British High Commissioner to Sri Lanka, His Excellency Andrew Patrick, met with the Speaker of Parliament of Sri Lanka, Dr. Jagath Wickramaratne, at the Parliamentary premises recently.
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Economy & Development
Current Affairs
Newly Appointed Special Task Force Commander Meets the Prime Minister
The Commanding Officer of the Police Special Task Force, Senior Deputy Inspector General of Police (Senior DIG), and Attorney-at-Law Waruna Jayasundara, met with the Prime Minister, Dr. Harini Amarasu...
President’s Fund to Provide Services at the Regional Level Starting from February 7
New Technology and Networking to Bring President’s Fund Services Closer to the People
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Awareness Programme on e-NIC held at at Colombo
An awareness programme to introduce the process and discuss issues related to the Electronic National Identity Card (e-NIC) was held yesterday (24) at the Information and Communication Technology Agen...
Navy steps up flood relief operations in affected areas
As severe weather conditions threaten several areas in the island, the Sri Lanka Navy has deployed 04 relief teams as of today (24 Jan 25), to the flood-stricken areas of Padaviya, Buddhangala and Alu...
District News
The famous Nuwara Eliya Post Office is full of tourists
The Nuwara Eliya District Media Unit states that the number of foreign tourists visiting the...
Traffic on the Batticaloa-Polonnaruwa main road temporarily suspended
The Polonnaruwa District Media Unit states that the Batticaloa-Polonnaruwa main road from Ga...
Parliament
British High Commissioner Meets Speaker of Parliament Dr. Jagath Wickramaratne
The British High Commissioner to Sri Lanka, His Excellency Andrew Patrick, met with the Speaker of P...
Ambassador of Saudi Arabia to Sri Lanka Meets Hon. Speaker of Parliament Dr. Jagath Wickramaratne
The Ambassador of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia to Sri Lanka, His Excellency Khalid Hamoud Nas...
Cabinet Decisions
Cabinet Decisions
Cabinet Decisions taken at 2024.01.20
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Cabinet Decisions
Cabinet Decisions taken at 06-01-2025
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Features
CSE Partners with NCDEX to Share Expertise and Explore Opportunities in Derivatives and Commodities Trading
The Colombo Stock Exchange (CSE) and the National Commodity and Derivatives Exchange (NCDEX) of India, recently signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to collaborate and explore the develo...
Maximizing Tourism Potential: Exploring Growth Strategies at the Sri Lanka Economic Summit
The Sri Lanka Economic Summit organized by The Ceylon Chamber of Commerce will host a session focused on "Maximising Tourism Potential,", exploring strategies to position Sri Lanka as a leadin...
26th Presidential Export Awards Ceremony on February 7 at BMICH
The 26th Presidential Export Awards Ceremony, organized by the Sri Lanka Export Development Board (EDB), will take place on Friday, February 7, 2025, at the Bandaranaike Memorial International Confere...
Update on global respiratory disease spread
As you may have already seen social media reports indicating an increase in respiratory illnesses in northern China, particularly among children, we wish to keep you informed on the real facts.
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Art & Cultural
Minister of Buddhasasana, Religious and Cultural Affairs of Sri Lanka visits holy city of Madinah
Minister of Buddhasasana, Religious and Cultural Affairs of Sri Lanka, Prof. Hiniduma Sunil ...
Foreign
Statement on the Recent Ceasefire Agreement in Gaza
Sri Lanka welcomes the recent ceasefire agreement in Gaza.
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Trump promises blizzard of executive orders on first day of presidency
On the eve of his return to the White House, President-elect Donald Trump promised to sign a...
Sports
Star spinner makes sharp rise in the latest ICC Men's Rankings
Twenty-four-year-old sensation Maheesh Theekshana has moved into the top three of the ICC Men's...
Australia Tour of Sri Lanka 2025
Sri Lanka Cricket wishes to announce that the upcoming Australia Tour of Sri Lanka 2025 will see two...
