Prime Minister Dr. Harini Amarasuriya stated that Sri Lanka is now creating a common dream as a nation and that the Government’s objective is to make public transport the convenient choice for the people. The Prime Minister made these remarks while participating in the ceremony held to open the renovated Bambalapitiya Railway Station under the “Dream Destination” project.
Hindu religious leaders have commended the President and Government for their efforts to promote coexistence, peace and reconciliation among all communities, while also expressing their support for the national programme to eradicate the scourge of narcotics threatening the country’s future generations.
A meeting between President Anura Kumara Dissanayake and Catholic religious leaders, led by His Eminence Malcolm Cardinal Ranjith, Archbishop of Colombo, was held at the Presidential Secretariat today (10).
Living according to one’s cultural identity should never be a source of fear – President emphasises
Prime Minister Dr. Harini Amarasuriya stated that steps are being taken to reduce the use of paper in Parliament and the public sector through digitalisation.
The 8th Colombo International Maritime and Logistics Conference (CIMC) 2026, organized with the aim of positioning Sri Lanka as a regional maritime hub, officially commenced in Colombo on September 9,
A high-level Indian defence delegation comprising senior defence officials accompanying the Indian Defence Minister on his official visit to Sri Lanka called on the Deputy Minister of Defence, Major General Aruna Jayasekara (Retd), at the Ministry of Defence yesterday (9).
ri Lanka has extended a financial contribution of USD 1 million to the Government of Nepal to support ongoing humanitarian, relief and recovery efforts following the devastating Bhote Koshi River floods that occurred on August 26.
A meeting between President Anura Kumara Dissanayake and representatives of the Sri Lanka Scout Association was held at the Presidential Secretariat this afternoon (10).
The third depot established to facilitate the Metro Bus service introduced to improve the efficiency of urban public transport commenced operations today (9) in Ekala, Ja-Ela.
A meeting between Secretary to the President Dr. Nandika Sanath Kumanayake and a group of Hindu priests representing the upcountry region was held this morning (09) at the Presidential Secretariat.
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