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President Directs Officials to Complete Bingiriya Industrial Zone Infrastructure Development by Year’s End
President Ranil Wickremesinghe directed relevant officials to ensure the completion of infrastructure development in the Bingiriya Industrial Zone by the end of this year.
2100 New GN Officials Appointed
President Ranil Wickremesinghe stressed that the enhancement of the rural economy pivots on agricultural advancement. He highlighted the pivotal role of dedicated government officials at...
Successful completion of the foreign debt restructuring process could potentially reduce Sri Lanka’s debt burden by approximately US $17 billion
Minister of Foreign Affairs, Ali Sabry, announced the government’s expectation to finalize the foreign debt restructuring process by June. If successful, this endeavour could lead...
Decisions taken by the Cabinet of Ministers on 06.05.2024
Decisions taken by the Cabinet of Ministers on 06.05.2024
Speaker endorses certificate on Code of Criminal Procedure (Amendment) Bill
Ajith Rajapakse announced to the Parliament today (07) that Mahinda Yapa Abeywardana, the Speaker endorsed the certificate on the Code of Criminal Procedure (Amendment) Bill...
Today’s weather forecast
Showers or thundershowers will occur at several places in most provinces of the island after 2.00 p.m.
The Cabinet has resolved to retain the visa fee at its current rate
It was decided at the Cabinet meeting held today (06) to maintain the existing US $50 fee for a 30-day visa for foreigners visiting Sri...
War Heroes Commemoration Flag’ pinned on President
In a declaration of War Heroes Commemoration Month, the National War Heroes Flag was pinned on President Ranil Wickremesinghe this morning (06) at the Presidential...
Industry EXPO 2024: International Industry Exhibition Set for June 19th -23rd at BMICH
Minister of Industries and Health, Dr. Ramesh Pathirana, announced that the forthcoming “Industry EXPO 2024” will grace the Bandaranaike Memorial International Conference Hall (BMICH) from...
Current Affairs
Global disparities between developing and developed nations have grown due to technology gaps and concerns of weapons of mass destruction
President Ranil Wickremesinghe commended President Yoweri Museveni for assuming leadership at the 19th Non-Aligned Movement (NAM) Summit in Kampala, Uganda.
Districts Allocated Rs. 11,250 Million in Decentralized Budget after 3 Year Hiatus
President Ranil Wickremesinghe announced today that the district decentralized budget for this year amounts to Rs. 11,250 million, marking a significant allocation after a hiatus...
The President Participates in Christmas Carols at the Presidential Secretariat premises
President Ranil Wickremesinghe inaugurated the annual special Christmas carol concert and celebration organized collaboratively by the Presidential Secretariat, the Tourism Development Board, the Armed Forces...
Government pledges support for spice industry revival
President says addressing the 19th Annual General Meeting of the Sri Lanka Spice Council.
Let's collectively advance the 13th Amendment to the Constitution for the future betterment of the nation
Let's collectively advance the 13th Amendment to the Constitution for the future betterment of the nation Pending parliamentary approval, the amendment to the...
Reformative changes are being made to increase the representation of women in politics - President Ranil Wickremesinghe
During a meeting with students from Girls' High School Kandy, President Ranil Wickremesinghe expressed his strong commitment to increasing women's representation in politics through...
President Ranil Wickremesinghe highlights Asia’s significance at the Nikkei Forum on the Future of Asia in Japan
President Ranil Wickremesinghe took the stage at the ‘Nikkei Forum: Future of Asia’ held in Tokyo, Japan today (25). During his address, the President emphasized...
The rivalries/conflicts of the great powers cannot hinder Sri Lanka's access to the Indian-African market
- The President emphasizes during a discussion with the Harvard • Developed Sri Lanka through the 25-year new reformist program of the government• Inviting the...
