On the occasion of the annual Aadi Vel Festival of the Shri Kathirvelayuthaswamy Kovil in Sammankodu Colombo, Prime Minister Dr. Harini Amarasuriya participated in the religious ceremony today (07th), by offering a pooja tray to the Ther chariot during its street procession near the Temple Trees premises.
President Anura Kumara Dissanayake stated that, as a result of the immense sacrifices made by the government over the past year or so, the country’s economy has now reached a stable and strengthened path. He further said that the upcoming budget will ensure the continued flow of economic benefits to the people.
Australia ready to extend continued support for a successful journey under the President’s clear leadership – Governor-General Samantha Joy Mostyn
The National Water Supply and Drainage Board has announced a 10-hour water cut scheduled for Friday, August 9, in several areas of the Gampaha District.
Plan to Integrate All Agencies Responsible for Disaster Management
At the invitation of President Anura Kumara Dissanayake, the Governor-General of Australia, Samantha Joy Mostyn, arrived in Sri Lanka this afternoon (06) for a three-day official visit.
Students from Matara Mirissa Central College and Kuliyapitiya Gunananda Central College had the opportunity to participate in the ‘Vision’ programme organised by the Presidential Secretariat today (06).
The Sri Lanka Export Development Board (EDB) hosted a high-level meeting on August 1, 2025, with a delegation from the Singapore Food Agency (SFA) to discuss the progress of Audit of poultry slaughter houses and further discussions on enabling Sri Lankan poultry exports to Singapore.
We have no prior experience of a subject Minister or Secretary coming forward with such a clear understanding to conduct awareness sessions like this.
The “Sith Roo – 2025” concert, organised by the Department of Social Services with the aim of elevating the aesthetic talents of differently abled persons to a national platform, was held yesterday afternoon (06th August) at the Nelum Pokuna (Lotus Pond ) Theatre in Colombo, under the patronage of President Anura Kumara Dissanayake.
The Water Supply and Drainage Board has announced a planned 12-hour water cut in parts of the Kalutara District today from 10:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m., due to essential maintenance on the Kalutara water supply system.


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