June
"Maritime Security, Safety and Oceanic Issues" Dialogue held
The second Sri Lanka-Japan Dialogue on "Maritime Security, Safety and Oceanic Issues" was held at the Ministry of Defense (MoD) yesterday (27th June).
June
USD 100,000 grant from UAE for Sri Lankan flood victims
The Lulu Group International of the United Arab Emirates has donated AED 368,000 (approximately USD 100,000) for recent floods and landslides victims in Sri Lanka.
June
President Maithripala Sirisena, Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces has promoted the Commander of the Army, Lieutenant General Crisanthe De Silva to the rank of General with effect from 27th June 2017 and appointed him as the Chief of Defense Staff.
June
A discussion on providing lands to flood victims
A discussion on providing alternative lands to the victims of floods and landslides was held on 26th June at the Presidential Secretariat.
June
Several spells of light showers will occur in the Western, Sabaragamuwa and Central Provinces and in the Galle, Matara and Kurunegala Districts.
June
Celebrating the 40th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic ties between Korea and Sri Lanka this year, the Embassy of the Republic of Korea, the National Unification Advisory Council South West Asia Chapter, the Korean Residents Association of Lanka, and the Korean Businessmen’s Association in Sri Lanka are co-organizing a variety of programs on two separate occasions in July and November.
June
Japanese Ambassadors in SAARC countries meet Foreign Minister Featured
Ambassadors of Japan in five SAARC countries met Foreign Minister Ravi Karunanayake on 26th June at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs in Colombo.
June
President congratulates Jayathma Wickramanayake Featured
Ms Jayathma Wickramanayake, who has been appointed as the new UN Envoy on Youth by United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres called on President Maithripala Sirisena at the Presidential Secretariat, today (27th June).
June
Power Minister requests not to obstruct public
Minister of Power and Renewable Energy Ranjith Siyambalapitiya today (27th June) requests all the TUs under his ministry and the members to conduct their protest campaign and the conference scheduled for tomorrow without obstructing the general public.
June
United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) has planned to commence a program to rehabilitate schools and pre schools in floods and landslide affected areas in Several Districts.
