President Ranil Wickremesinghe noted that the government is aiming at an agriculture modernization programme in which tea will have a prom...
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Two More SF Batches at SFTS Pass out in a Colourful Ceremony
The Sri Lanka Army's Special Forces Regiment (SF), one of the Sri Lanka's top special operations forces and a best-trained unit t...
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Dr. Anil Jasinghe elected as the Vice President of the Assembly and Vice Chair of the Council of the Global Green Growth Institute
Dr. Anil Jasinghe elected as the Vice President of the Assembly and Vice Chair of the Council of the Global Green Growth Institute
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Committee to seek how best to integrate the Tamils of Hill Country Origin into Society – President
The government will appoint a committee to seek how best to integrate the Tamils of Hill Country Origin further into the Sri Lankan Societ...
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The United States has supported Sri Lanka in every difficult situation President
President Ranil Wickremesinghe said that measures have been taken to strengthen the 74-year-old ties between the United States and Sri Lan...
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PMD joins with the Community Kitchen Program
The President Media Division (PMD) joined with the “Community Kitchen” concept, which was introduced to support the people who are affect...
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The first meeting of the Ministerial Consultative Committee on Trade considers several Annual Reports
The first meeting of the Ministerial Consultative Committee on Trade considered six annual reports at its committee meeting held last week...
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Farmers are to be provided a 50kg bag of Urea at Rs.10,000
• 13,000 tons of urea to the island on World Bank concessionary loans
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The State Literary Awards Ceremony held under the patronage of the President
The State Literary Awards Ceremony 2022, organized annually to give due accolades to the Sri Lankan literati, was held in grandeur at the ...
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Meeting between Presidential Senior Advisor Sagala Ratnayake and IMF representatives to discuss prior action and debt restructuring
Another crucial discussion of Sri Lanka's creditors is scheduled to be held on November 3rd. Debt restructuring in Sri Lanka is on th...
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Sri Lanka Ambassador to the Philippines pays courtesy call on the Secretary (Minister) of the Department of Migrant Workers of the Philippines
Sri Lanka Ambassador to the Philippines pays courtesy call on the Secretary (Minister) of the Department of Migrant Workers of the Phil...
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The 2023 budget will be presented in Parliament on the 14 th of November
The 2023 budget will be presented in Parliament on the 14 th of November - The Committee on Parliamentary Business decides. Budget s...
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The International Buddhist Society of Nepal in Lumbini donates consignment of medicines to Sri Lanka
A consignment of medicines worth over Rs. 100 million donated by Ven. Nepalaye Maitri Thero, the founding President of the International B...
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Prepare a more efficient program within two weeks to send more trained workers to overseas jobs in conjunction with vocational training institutes. - COPA
Prepare a more efficient program within two weeks to send more trained workers to overseas jobs in conjunction with vocational training in...
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Weather forecast for 27 Oct-2022
Weather forecast for 27 Oct-2022
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There is no provision in the law to establish another national assembly similar to the Parliament- Leader of the House.
Hon. (Dr.) Susil Premajayantha, Leader of the House stated on the recently, that there is no provision in the law to establish another nat...
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45 would-be illegal immigrants held in Habaraduwa
During a coordinated search operation carried out by the Navy and Police in the beach area of Habaraduwa, Galle (23rd October 2022) 45 wou...
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The prevailing showery condition over the island is expected to reduce to some extent
The prevailing showery condition over the island is expected to reduce to some extent.
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Special Deepavali celebration under the patronage of the President,Prime Minister
A special Deepavali celebration was held at the Presidential Secretariat (Oct 24) under the patronage of President Ranil Wickremesinghe an...
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Presidential pardon for eight Tamil prisoners
According to Article 34 of the Constitution of Sri Lanka, the President Ranil Wickremesinghe has granted amnesty to eight Tamil prisoners ...
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Fuel quota for three-wheelers doubled
President Ranil Wickremesinghe has instructed to increase the weekly fuel quota of 05 litres issued for professional passenger transpor...
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Weather forecast for 24 Oct-2022
WEATHER FORECAST FOR 24 OCTOBER 2022
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Measures to be taken to avoid delays in universities enabling students to complete their studies within the stipulated duration – President
President Ranil Wickremesinghe said that the delay in the Sri Lankan university system at the commencement of courses would be avoided en...
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Rear Admiral Sujeewa Seneviratne honoured in farewell salute
Rear Admiral Sujeewa Seneviratne (21st October 2022) relinquished naval duties to which he was committed over the past 34 years.
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Opportunity for school children to observe Parliament debates
The Committee on Parliamentary Business Oct- (21) approved the proposal presented by Mr. Narendra Fernando, Serjeant-at-Arms of the Parlia...
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A special program focusing on religious places to ensure Food Security and improve nutrition
Measures have been taken to establish food banks and food exchange centres focusing on religious places to ensure food security and improv...
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Ambassador Mahinda Samarasinghe presents copies of his letter of credence as the Ambassador of Sri Lanka to Mexico
At a formal ceremony held on 19 October 2022 at the Mexican Cultural Centre in Washington D.C., Ambassador Mahinda Samarasinghe present...
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President advises officials to resolve issues affecting the tourism industry
President Ranil Wickremesinghe instructed the officials to work through a planned program to achieve the expected tourism goals of 2023 by...
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President meets construction sector representatives to discuss issues affecting them
A discussion on the challenges faced by the construction sector and proposed plans to address these issues were held at the Presidential S...
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Speaker endorses the certificate on Petroleum Products (Special Provisions) (Amendment) Bill
Hon. Mahinda Yapa Abeywardana, Speaker of Parliament announced to the House this morning (21) that he endorsed the certificate on the Petr...
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The Committee Report related to the restructuring of the energy sector to be submitted to the National Council within two weeks.
Minister of Power and Energy Hon. Kanchana Wijesekera informed the National Council that the report of the committee related to the restru...
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Foreign Minister Ali Sabry discusses U.S - Sri Lanka bilateral relations with the Assistant Secretary of State for South and Central Asian Affairs Donald Lu
Foreign Minister Ali Sabry met the U.S Assistant Secretary of State for South and Central Asian Affairs Ambassador Donald Lu at the Minist...
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Suggestions for policy formulation in the education sector to develop entrepreneur- oriented attitudes from school age
. A new policy framework to remove existing barriers for entrepreneurship in Sri Lanka - National Council sub-committee on identifying sh...
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President presented the maiden apple harvest produced in Sri Lanka
The maiden harvest of a green apple plantation in Sri Lanka was presented to President Ranil Wickremesinghe this morning (20) at the Presi...
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National Council Sub-Committee on Identifying Priorities in Formulating Short-, Medium- and Long- Term Policies takes into discussion.
The Sri Lanka Administrative Service Association proposed that the Committee on Public Finance and the Committee on Public Enterprises be ...
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Children's Caucus focus on the formulation of a national policy for children with special needs
The Parliament Children's Caucus focused on the need to formulate a national policy to ensure the well-being of children with special ...
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U.S. Assistant Secretary Donald Lu meets Defence Secretary
The U.S. Assistant Secretary of State for the Bureau of South and Central Asian Affairs Donald Lu paid a courtesy call on the Defence Secr...
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US Assistant Secretary assures to assist Sri Lanka
Assistant Secretary of State for South and Central Asian Affairs Donald Lu who is currently on an official visit to Sri Lanka met with Pre...
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Government ready for prudent economic management following successful debt restructuring - President
• The country lost Rs. 700 billion due to wrong economic policies in the past • The inflation rate increased to 70 per cent since Rs. 2,3...
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President issues instructions for a full state-sponsored funeral for Most Ven. (Dr) Pallegama Siriniwasa Thera
President Ranil Wickremesinghe has issued instructions for the final rites of the late Anuradhapura Atamasthanadhipathi, North Central Pro...
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Courtesy call by Ambassador Shobini Gunasekera on the Secretary (Minister) of Foreign Affairs of the Philippines
Sri Lanka Ambassador to the Philippines, Shobini Gunasekera, paid a courtesy call on, Secretary (Minister) of Foreign Affairs of the Phili...
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A 521 traces naval craft at sea without communication links
A 521 traces naval craft at sea without communication links
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Establishment of Cabinet Sub-Committee on Reconciliation.
Establishment of Cabinet Sub-Committee on Reconciliation.
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First Reading of the Appropriation Bill for the year 2023 to be presented today
Parliament to convene from October 18 th to 21 st Second Reading of the Petroleum Products (Special Provisions) (Amendment) Bill to b...
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White Cane Day flag pinned on President’s Secretary
Celebrating White Cane Day, in recognition of the achievements of the visually impaired and highlighting their important tool of independe...
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It was decided that the Auditor General and the Department of Public Enterprises will actively contribute towards the future work of the COPE Committee.
The Chairman of the Committee, Member of Parliament Hon. (Prof.) Ranjith Bandara said that the Auditor General and the Department of Publi...
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"Many programs are being implemented through the Palmyra Development Board to uplift the more than 12,000 people involved in the Palmyra industry in the North"
The opening of the new building constructed by the Palmyra Development Board at the premises of the Palmyra Research Institute in Jaffna w...
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President optimistic that debt restructuring discussion will end successfully following talks with the Chinese Finance Minister
President Ranil Wickremesinghe stated that he had recently discussed Sri Lanka’s debt restructuring with the Chinese Finance Ministe...
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President instructs District Secretaries to provide immediate relief to those affected by bad weather
President Ranil Wickremesinghe instructed all the District Secretaries to coordinate the relief work with the help of the Disaster Mana...
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The current heavy rains are expected to continue, due to the influence of the Intertropical Convergence Zone
WEATHER FORECAST FOR 16 OCTOBER 2022
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