A discussion was held at the President's office this morning (30) chaired by President Ranil Wickremesinghe to identify land for the p...
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President issues statement on COP27 Agreement
Having participated in the COP 27 United Nations Climate Change Conference in Sharm el-Sheikh, Egypt earlier this month, President Ranil W...
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The new Ambassador of France to Sri Lanka pays a courtesy call on the Speaker of Parliament
The new Ambassador of France to Sri Lanka H.E Jean-François paid a courtesy call on Hon. Mahinda Yapa Abeywardana in Parliament (nov-28). ...
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The total arrears of taxes, penalties and interest in due to the Inland Revenue Department as at June 30 th , 2022 is Rs. 773 billion – COPA disclose
The RAMIS system, which was prepared at a cost of more than Rs. 10 billion rupees, is still not functioning properly. 4831 returned ...
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The Parabhava Sutra refers to the Dhamma, not the Sangha
• The Opposition Leader has got the Dhamma and Sangha mixed up - President
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Revising the Buddhist temporalities ordinance no. 19 of 1931 and Drafting of Theravada Monk Discourse (Registration) Act.
Cabinet Decisions- 28.11.2022 Revising the Buddhist temporalities ordinance no. 19 of 1931 and Drafting of Theravada Monk Discourse (...
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Steps to restore the distribution of kerosene for agriculture within the next two days
A joint program will be launched through the Provincial Chief Secretaries and the District Secretaries to leave no one behind.
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National Council sub-committee discuss on engaging universities for policy formulation
A preliminary discussion was held in Parliament pertaining to the future plan of getting support of the university academic staff through ...
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Special Commodity Tax (SCL) rate decreases Relief for Big onion prices
The Food Policy Committee that met on the 24th has recommended to reduce the the Special Commodity Tax (SCL) rate.
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Committee on Public Finance instructs to calculate the selling price of an egg and submit it within a week.
The Committee decides that further discussions should be held to grant approval for orders under the Casino Business (Regulation) Act N...
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The Second Reading debate on the of the Value Added Tax (Amendment) Bill and Inland Revenue (Amendment) Bill to be taken up on December 09 th
The Second Reading debate on the of the Value Added Tax (Amendment) Bill and Inland Revenue (Amendment) Bill to be taken up on December 09...
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Late D.A. Rajapaksa's 55th Commemoration Lecture held under the patronage of the President
A special commemoration speech to mark the 55th death anniversary of late Mr.D.A. Rajapaksa was held yesterday (24) under the patronage o...
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National Council sub-committee looks into creating passenger convenience by bringing all transport services in the country within one digital platform
National Council sub-committee on identifying short- and medium-term programs related to economic stabilization took into discussion regar...
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Join us to solve the ethnic problem after the budget
• President invites all political parties • Dinh Diem style of governance will never be allowed
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P627 Petrol Vessel acquired from the US commissioned as Vijayabahu under President’s patronage
The Offshore Patrol Vessel P 627 the most recent addition to the Sri Lanka Navy fleet acquired from the United States (U.S.) Coast Guard w...
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Measures to ensure regular and continuous distribution of kerosene to fishing communities
President Director General (Community Affairs) Mr. Keerthi Thennakoon has sent a special letter dated 22 November 2022 to the District Sec...
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Public updated on the National Program for Food Security and Nutrition
Two programs to educate the public about the National Program for Food Security and Nutrition were held on the 20th at Mampe Sanasa Hall a...
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H.E Ambassador of the Republic of Korea to Sri Lanka calls on the Hon. Speaker of Parliament
H.E Ambassador of the Republic of Korea to Sri Lanka Woonjin Jeong called on the Hon. Speaker Mahinda Yapa Abeywardena in Parliament recen...
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Establishment of a Presidential Task Force for the prevention of usage of dangerous and narcotic drugs (NDDS)
Establishment of a Presidential Task Force for the prevention of usage of dangerous and narcotic drugs (NDDS)
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Introducing a new Act in place of Police Ordinance No16 of 1865
Introducing a new Act in place of Police Ordinance No16 of 1865
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Training Command clinches overall championships in Inter-command Swimming and Water Polo -2022
Sri Lanka Navy Inter-command Swimming and Water Polo Championship - 2022 was held at SLNS Gemunu from 17th to 19th November 2022. The Trai...
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President assures his support to expand Sri Lanka Scout movement
President Ranil Wickremesinghe assured to provide the necessary assistance to expand the scouting movement by increasing its membership to...
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Government’s attention to resume negotiations on free trade agreements
Government’s intention was to resume the negotiations on free trade agreements said Secretary to the President Saman Ekanayake.
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New Members appointed to COPE, COPA and Committee on Public Finance
The Speaker Hon. Mahinda Yapa Abeywardana announced to the House Nov- (19) that the following Members have been nominated by the Committee...
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President, on an observation tour of Mannar
President Ranil Wickremesinghe who is currently on an observation tour of Northern Province visited the Mannar District this morning (20)....
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Steps taken to present new proposals for the improvement of the financial sector in the country by next December
Discussions held at the National Council sub-committee on identifying short- and medium-term programs related to economic stabilization ...
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President says initial steps were taken through the budget to strengthen the economy under a five-year plan
President Ranil Wickremesinghe stated that the measures to strengthen the economy under a five-year plan are envisaged in the budget propo...
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President says initial steps were taken through the budget to strengthen the economy under a five-year plan
President Ranil Wickremesinghe stated that the measures to strengthen the economy under a five-year plan are envisaged in the budget propo...
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Proposals for the reform of the laws related to the economic stabilization of the country to be presented at the end of December
Chairman of the National Council Sub-Committee for Identifying Short- and Medium-Term Programs related to Economic Stabilization, Member o...
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President receives blessings from Most Venerable Pallegama Hemarathana Nayaka Thero
President Ranil Wickremesinghe received the blessings of the Atamasthanadhipathi and Chief Sanghanayaka of Nuwara Kalaviya most Venerable ...
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President opens the 50th Solo Art Exhibition of Veteran artist H.S. Sarath
It is expected to organize a grand art competition and exhibition in line with the 75th Anniversary of Independence next year that will sh...
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The Speaker endorses the certificate on a number of Bills
Hon. Mahinda Yapa Abeywardana, Speaker of Parliament announced to the House today (18) that in terms of the provisions of Article 79 of th...
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Finalize the Women Empowerment Bill within the first six months of next year
Finalize the Women Empowerment Bill within the first six months of next year –President instructs the Women Parliamentarians’ Caucus atten...
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Banks have been instructed to provide relief to those affected by the increase in bank interest rates for the loans taken - Governor of the Central Bank of Sri Lanka
Banks have been instructed to provide relief to those affected by the increase in bank interest rates for the loans taken - Governor of th...
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Discussion with World Bank representatives on future development plans of Sri Lanka
A discussion was held today (17) at the Ministry of Finance with World Bank representatives on Sri Lanka's future development plans an...
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Sri Lanka – South Africa to strengthen bilateral relationship based on economic cooperation and investment
South African President Cyril Ramaphosa arrived in Sri Lanka for a short visit yesterday (16) after attending the G20 Summit. He met with ...
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President Ranil Wickremesinghe joins the 70th Anniversary celebrations of the Fulbright Commission
The government is collaborating with the Californian university system to obtain assistance to modernize agriculture in Sri Lanka and to s...
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Members nominated to serve in the Select Committee of Parliament
Hon. Mahinda Yapa Abeywardana, Speaker of Parliament announced to the House Nove; (16) that the following Members have been nominated with...
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A delegation led by H.E Han Dongman, Special Envoy of the Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Korea pays a courtesy call on the Hon. Speaker.
A delegation led by H.E Han Dongman, Special Envoy of the Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Korea paid a courtesy call on Hon...
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Countrywide elephant census will be conducted next year - Minister of Wildlife and Forest Resources Conservation
Since the last elephant census in Sri Lanka was conducted in 2011, a new countrywide census is expected to be conducted next year, Ministe...
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The President emphasizes need to immediately execute the Singapore-Sri Lanka FTA
President Ranil Wickremesinghe instructed the relevant officials to implement the Singapore-Sri Lanka Free Trade Agreement (FTA) immediate...
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Mannar Bishop meets President
The Bishop of Mannar Most Reverend Dr Fidelis Lionel Emmanuel Fernando and several others met with President Ranil Wickremesinghe at the P...
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Ministerial Consultative Committee focus on making laws to prevent the media from exposing children in events involving children
Ministerial Consultative Committee on Woman, Child Affairs and Social Empowerment paid attention towards making laws to prevent the media ...
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Cash donation presented to slain MP Amarakeerthi Athukorala’s family
President Ranil Wickremesinghe yesterday (14) handed over the sum of Rs. 9.025 million donated by the Members of Parliament to the wife of...
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Saudi Business Delegation calls on Foreign Minister Sabri
The Deputy Board Chairman of Ajlan Group and the President of the Saudi Chinese Business Council in Saudi Arabia, Sheikh Mohamed Al-Ajlan,...
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President presents the budget speech for the year 2023 to the Parliament
President Hon. Ranil Wickremesinghe, in his capacity as the Minister of Finance, Economic Stabilization & National Policies presented...
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Budget Speech – 2023 Sri Lanka, Towards a New Beginning Approach
Budget Speech – 2023 Sri Lanka, Towards a New Beginning Approach
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'Armed Forces Remembrance Day – 2022’ celebrated in dignified sequence
The solemn occasion of commemorating war veterans who paid the supreme sacrifice for the freedom of Motherland, at ‘Armed Forces Remembran...
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The 2023 budget aimed at long-term, stable economic growth to be presented to Parliament
President Ranil Wickremesinghe in his capacity as the Minister of Finance will present the 2023 budget to Parliament tomorrow (14) aimed a...
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The Central Bank publishes 'Recent Economic Developments: Highlights of 2022 and Prospects for 2023'
The Central Bank of Sri Lanka today published “Recent Economic Developments: Highlights of 2022 and Prospects for 2023”. The publication ...
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