A meeting between the Deputy Minister of Defence, Major General Aruna Jayasekara (Retd), and the Defence Advisor of the High Commission of India, Captain Anand Mukundan, along with Assistant Defence Advisor Lieutenant Colonel Mandeep Singh Negi, took place yesterday (Jan 10) at the Deputy Minister’s office in Colombo.
President Anura Kumara Disanayake has appointed High Court Judge Hon. Ranga Dissanayake as the new Director General of the Commission to Investigate Allegations of Bribery or Corruption.
The Sri Lanka Navy introduced a new website (visitdockyard.navy.lk) to streamline the application process for visiting the Naval Dockyard in Trincomalee, ensuring efficiency and ease of use for both applicants and administrative personnel. The Deputy Chief of Staff of the Navy and Commander Eastern Naval Area, Rear Admiral Damian Fernando, officially launched the website at the main entrance of Naval Dockyard recently.
While responding to a question raised during the parliamentary debate on 08th January regarding the Government's programme to provide fertilizer subsidy to farmers, Prime Minister Dr. Harini Amarasuriya stated that the government is providing a fertilizer subsidy of Rs. 25,000 and free red powder fertilizer for the Maha season.
The High Commissioner of Pakistan to Sri Lanka, His Excellency Major General Faheem Ul Aziz (Retd) made a courtesy call on the Deputy Minister of Defence, Major General Aruna Jayasekara (Retd) at his office in Colombo recently.
Prime Minister Dr. Harini Amarasuriya said that the Clean Sri Lanka programme is not something that should be implemented by force, but rather it should be based on the will and participation of all.
The Sri Lanka Navy and Coast Guard seized an Indian fishing boat (01) poaching in Sri Lankan waters and apprehended 10 Indian fishermen, during a special operation conducted off the Kovilan Lighthouse, Jaffna yesterday (8).
“Prathibhabhisheka” Womens Entrepreneur Awards 2024 was held at the Hilton Colombo on January 7th organized by the Women’s Chamber of Industry and Commerce Sri Lanka . Prime Minister Dr. Harini Amarasuriya participated as the Chief Guest.
The Ceremonial Induction of the Sri Lanka Association for the Advancement of Science was held at the Galle Face Hotel in Colombo on January 7th. Prime Minister Dr. Harini Amarasuriya participated as the Chief Guest.
Accelerated Action Plan by the New Government to Foster Innovation
The government has introduced a fast-tracked initiative aimed at promoting innovation and entrepreneurship across various sectors.
Sri Lanka Can Strengthen Its Position in the Global Market Through New Product Development – President
The "Gem Sri Lanka - 2025" gem and jewellery exhibition was inaugurated today morning (08) at the Cinnamon Bentota Beach Hotel, presided over by President Anura Kumara Disanayake.
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