A special discussion chaired by Minister of Public Administration, Provincial Councils and Local Government Professor Chandana Abayaratne was held yesterday (25) to address issues affecting the Kala Oya and Ma Oya water supply projects aimed at resolving drinking water shortages in several areas of the Puttalam District.
Sri Lanka’s total exports, comprising both merchandise and services, reached US$ 1,380.93 million in April 2026, recording a year-on-year growth of 6 % compared to April 2025 said Chairman of EDB Mr mangala Wijesinghe.
The Government of Sri Lanka has announced that, with effect from May 25, 2026, nationals of 40 countries will be eligible to obtain a free 30-day tourist Electronic Travel Authorization (ETA) for visits to Sri Lanka.
A consignment of 134 single cabs donated by the Government of India under the Indo–Sri Lanka Friendship Programme for the use of the Sri Lanka Police was officially handed over to President Anura Kumara Dissanayake this morning (25) at the Presidential Secretariat.
Prime Minister Dr. Harini Amarasuriya, who is currently on an official visit to the United Kingdom, met with members of the Sri Lankan community living in London on the 20th and engaged in cordial discussions.
Prime Minister Dr. Harini Amarasuriya, who is currently on an official visit to the United Kingdom, met with members of the Sri Lankan community living in London on the 20th and engaged in cordial discussions.
Prime Minister Dr. Harini Amarasuriya, who is currently on an official visit to the United Kingdom, met with members of the Sri Lankan community living in London on the 20th and engaged in cordial discussions.
Prime Minister Dr. Harini Amarasuriya, who is currently on an official visit to the United Kingdom, met with members of the Sri Lankan community living in London on the 20th and engaged in cordial discussions.
The Sri Lankan Association in Belgium has made a financial contribution of Euro 17,600 to the ‘Rebuilding Sri Lanka’ Fund, which was established to support the restoration of livelihoods and the rebuilding of areas affected by cyclone Ditwah.
The Prime Minister of Sri Lanka, Dr Harini Amarasuriya, held bilateral discussions with Rt Hon. Bridget Phillipson, Secretary of State for Education of the United Kingdom, on 20th May 2026, during her official visit to the United Kingdom.
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