Discussion on Progress and Future Plans for Developing Ridi Viharaya as an International Tourist Destination
A discussion on the progress and future plans of the project to develop the historic Ridi Viharaya in Kurunegala as an international tourist destination was held yesterday afternoon (03) at the Presidential Secretariat, under the patronage of Deputy Minister of Women and Child Affairs Namal Sudarshana and Secretary to the President Dr Nandika Sanath Kumanayake.
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Prime Minister Participates in the Official Opening Ceremony of CHOGM 2026
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President to Attend Religious Conference Marking First Anniversary of “Ratama Ekata” National Operation
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Sabaragamuwa Divisional Secretariats Recognised for Their Contribution to Transforming the President’s Fund into the People’s Fund
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Prime Minister Participates in Global Summit for Eye Health and Commonwealth Leaders and CEOs’ Summit
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€10 Million Grant to Promote Sustainable Trade Between Sri Lanka and the European Union
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Discussion on Progress and Future Plans for Developing Ridi Viharaya as an International Tourist Destination
A discussion on the progress and future plans of the project to develop the historic Ridi Viharaya in Kurunegala as an international tourist destination was held yesterday afternoon (03) at the Presid...
Prime Minister Participates in the Official Opening Ceremony of CHOGM 2026
Prime Minister Dr. Harini Amarasuriya participated in the Official Opening Ceremony of the Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting (CHOGM) held on 3 November 2026 in Antigua and Barbuda.
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President to Attend Religious Conference Marking First Anniversary of “Ratama Ekata” National Operation
A religious conference marking the first anniversary of the “Ratama Ekata” national operation against illicit drugs will be held tomorrow ( 5) at 2.00 p.m. at Temple Trees, Colombo, with the participa...
weather Forecast
Showers or thundershowers will occur at most parts of the island after 1.00 p.m.
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First Phase of Mahiyanganaya ‘Ditwa’ Disaster Housing Project Nears Completion
he first phase of the Mahiyanganaya "Ditwa" Disaster Housing Project, launched to provide permanent ...
Government Extends Relief to Welimada Storm Victims
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New Translation Unit Opened at Parliament
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Measures Underway to Protect Diyagama Forest as a Reserve — Deputy Minister of Environment Anton Jayakody
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Sri Lanka Tourism Shines at CMT 2026 in Stuttgart, Germany
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Sri Lanka Ranked World’s Best Island Destination for 2026 by Big 7 Travel
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Sri Lanka’s Sabina Yousaf Secures Third Place at Mrs. World 2026
Sabina Yousaf brought international recognition to Sri Lanka by securing the third place at the...
Foreign
Lula da Silva Wins Brazil Presidential Election
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Gampaha and Kandy Share Overall Championship at 36th National Youth Sports Festival
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FIFA Support Worth US$25 Million Expected to Boost Sri Lanka’s Football Development
Sri Lanka expects to secure US$25 million in financial assistance from the Fédération Internationale...
