The Speaker, (Dr.) Jagath Wickramaratne endorsed the certificate on the National Transport Commission (Amendment) Bill) on 19th June 2025 in Parliament.
The Prime Minister Dr. Harini Amarasuriya stated that the support of the Maha Sangha is essential to establish Pirivena education as a model for all.
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A Committee comprising government officials and experts has been appointed under the leadership of Secretary to the President, Dr. Nandika Sanath Kumanayake to seek and implement sustainable solutions for managing and controlling the damages caused by wild animals to food production (Agriculture and Plantation sectors) through a scientific approach. The Committee held its first meeting today (19) at the Presidential Secretariat.
The Prime Minister Dr. Harini Amarasuriya participated in the Serendipity Knowledge program, 'Innovation for Economic Transformation organized by Asian Development Bank (ADB) today (June 19) at Cinnamon Grand, Colombo.
Senior Additional Solicitor General and President’s Counsel, Mr Nalin Rohantha Abeysooriya, was sworn in this morning (19) as the new President of the Court of Appeal before President Anura Kumara Disanayake at the Presidential Secretariat.
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A group of students from Nittambuwa Sanghabodhi National School visited the Presidential Secretariat and the President’s House this morning (18).
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A range of new projects for the 2025 financial year have been launched under the "Clean Sri Lanka" programme, a flagship government initiative aimed at fostering "A Thriving Nation , A Beautiful Life"
President Anura Kumara Disanayake today (18), lauded Mr Mahinda Siriwardana, the outgoing Secretary to the Treasury, for his exemplary service, stating that it is the responsibility of public officials to strive to prevent adverse outcomes and contribute to positive change.
The Prime Minister participated in the High-Level Policy Dialogue entitled Beyond Waste: Optimizing Food, Water, and Energy for Better Nutrition in South Asia held on June 18 at the ITC Ratnadipa Hotel, Colombo.
In a move to digitise public sector service delivery, a discussion was held yesterday (17) at the Presidential Secretariat concerning the digital reform plan set to be implemented by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Foreign Employment and Tourism.
Instead of relying solely on financial profits and imports, we must prioritize purchasing from and protecting our local manufacturers, stated Minister of Science and Technology Dr. Chrishantha Abeysena.
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