Prime Minister Dr. Harini Amarasuriya emphasized the critical importance of child-focused public financing, noting that “Government budgets are among the most powerful instruments for realizing the rights and well-being of children as enshrined in the Convention on the Rights of the Child. As responsible governments, we must ensure that public finance serves as a catalyst for advancing the rights of every child and securing their future.”
President Anura Kumara Dissanayake has appointed 18 new High Court Judges.
The Secretary to the President Dr. Nandika Sanath Kumanayake, took part in offering Pirikara to the Maha Sangha during the Pindapatha Charikawa (alms round), which began this morning (03) near the Sambuddhaloka Temple in Fort, as it made its way to the Presidential Secretariat.
The government has focused its attention on establishing a Task Force dedicated to promoting the tourism sector.
Minister of Foreign Affairs, Foreign Employment & Tourism Vijitha Herath chaired a briefing for the members of the Colombo-based Diplomatic Corps at the Ministry on Tuesday, 02 September 2025.
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Prime Minister Dr. Harini Amarasuriya stated that focus is being placed on enhancing the quality of the agricultural sector by utilizing digital and innovative technologies.
The country is being steered towards development through a structured programme that identifies economic potential and expands economic opportunities to rural areas - President
“We are fulfilling the responsibility of revitalising the North and building a stronger economy for its people” – President
The first phase of the national programme “Dream Destination”, which aims to renovate 100 railway stations across the country, was launched today (02) at the Talpe Railway Station under the patronage of Deputy Minister of Transport and Highways Prasanna Gunasena.
Indonesian Ambassador Dewi Gustina Tobing met with Minister of Health and Mass Media, Dr. Nalinda Jayatissa, yesterday (1) at the Ministry of Health and Mass Media.
The Sri Lanka – Japan Business Council (SLJBC) of the Ceylon Chamber of Commerce recently held its 46th AGM, with the Ambassador of Japan and the Patron of the Council, His Excellency Akio ISOMATA, in attendance.
President Anura Kumara Dissanayake is scheduled to inaugurate and participate in several development programmes in the Northern Province today (02), marking the second consecutive day of such initiatives.
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