Showers or thundershowers will occur at several places in Western, Sabaragamuwa, Central, Southern and Northwestern provinces after 2.00 p.m.

Showers or thundershowers will occur at several places in Western, Sabaragamuwa, Central, Southern and Northwestern provinces after 2.00 p.m.
As part of the series of programmes conducted for schoolchildren by the Presidential Secretariat, the Ministry of Education and the Sri Lanka Parliament Department of Communication, a special Student Parliament session for Visakha Vidyalaya, Colombo, was held today (25) at the Old Parliament Chamber of the Presidential Secretariat. The event was conducted under the patronage of Prime Minister Dr. Harini Amarasuriya.
For countries like Sri Lanka, collaborative efforts like THRIVE are essential in ensuring gender parity and eliminating gender-based violence - Prime Minister Dr. Harini Amarasuriya.
A resolution to appoint a committee of inquiry for the removal of Inspector General of Police Deshabandu Tennakoon was handed over to the Speaker of Parliament, (Dr.) Jagath Wickramaratne, today (25). This resolution has been signed by 115 Members of Parliament.
Showers or thundershowers will occur at several places in Western, Sabaragamuwa, Southern and Northwestern provinces after 2.00 p.m.
It has come to our attention that disinformation attributed to the Ministry of Education and the Department of Examinations has been circulated on social media platforms.
Prime Minister Dr. Harini Amarasuriya emphasized the urgent need for prompt and decisive measures to address the challenges, barriers, and discriminatory practices encountered by women both domestically and globally.
Sri Lanka's Vital Role in Ensuring a Peaceful Indian Ocean Recognized
A discussion on reviewing the responsibilities of respective Ministries in achieving the objectives of the "Clean Sri Lanka" National Initiative was held today (20) on the second floor of the Chartered Building, located opposite the President's House, with the participation of key officials from relevant institutions.
The Secretary to the Prime Minister, Mr. Pradeep Saputhanthri, participated in the World Bank Group's Global Digital Summit 2025, held from March 17 to 20 at the World Bank headquarters in Washington, D.C. Under the theme "Digital Pathways for All," the summit brought together global authorities, development partners, private sector leaders, and key stakeholders to explore innovative digital solutions and their role in advancing economic and social development.
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Foreign Employment, and Tourism in coordination with Sri Lanka Embassies in Myanmar and Thailand, and with the support of the Governments of Myanmar and Thailand successfully facilitated the rescue of 14 Sri Lankans who had been trafficked and forcibly employed in cybercrime centers in Myawaddy, Myanmar. The 14 Sri Lankans are scheduled to be repatriated to Sri Lanka recently.
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