On Thursday (16th), the "Satarawa Deepani" Felicitation Ceremony took place at the Bandaranaike Memorial International Conference Hall (BMICH) upon the request of Dr. Bandula Gunawardena, the Minister of Transport, Highways, and Mass Media. The event was held on a grand scale and was chaired by President Ranil Wickremesinghe. During the...
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A discussion was held between Prime Minister Dinesh Gunawardena and the Governors at Temple Trees on Tuesday 14.03.2023 regarding the future activities and maintenance of 340 Local Government Institutions as the term of office of those institutions ends on March 19th midnight. Governors Tikiri Kobbekaduwa (Sabaragamuwa), Wasantha Karnagoda (North West),...
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State Minister of Finance, Shehan Semasinghe, has announced that the information survey and verification process for 1.1 million welfare benefit applications has been successfully completed. The verification process was conducted to ensure that all applicants provide accurate information before the deadline. Verification Rates Across Districts According to the State Minister,...
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MV INCE PACIFIC ship carrying 36,000 metric tonnes of Triple Super Phosphate (TSP) fertilizer ('Mada Pohora') has docked at Colombo Port this morning, March 16th. This shipment comes after a hiatus of nearly three seasons, and the stock will be distributed amongst the 1.2 million farming families in Sri Lanka,...
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The Sri Lankan Minister of Foreign Employment and Labour, Manusha Nanayakkara, announced that the Malaysian government has allocated an additional quota of 10,000 jobs in the security services industry for Sri Lankan nationals. This is in addition to the existing quota of 10,000 employment opportunities already allocated for Sri Lanka....
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Yunnan Province in China has pledged to provide complete support for the construction of Sri Lanka’s first-ever ISO 17025 certified Organic Products Laboratory in Kantale, based on a concept presented by Eastern Province Governor Anuradha Yahampath, with the assistance of the Institute of Industrial Technology. A meeting was held on...
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Minister of Trade Nalin Fernando has confirmed that the import of eggs from India will proceed as planned this week, providing relief to bakery owners who had faced challenges procuring the product. Speaking to Ada Derana's "Big Focus," the Minister underscored that the tax on powdered eggs and liquid eggs...
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Only 13 countries, territories and regions globally met the World Health Organization's guidelines for healthy air quality last year, according to a new report from Swiss technology company IQAir. The company, which has worked with the United Nations Environmental Program, UN-Habitat and Greenpeace to combat air pollution, examined air data from more...
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The Embassy of Sri Lanka in Jakarta promoted tourism to Sri Lanka at Sirul’s Anniversary celebration on 11 March 2023 at the Grand Sahid Jaya Hotel in Indonesia with the participation of approximately 100 Indonesian tour operators. The event was organized by PT Sirul Tour & Travel with the theme “Seminar...
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Sri Lanka Podujana Peramuna (SLPP) Member of Parliament (MP) S. M. Chandrasena has suggested the possibility of an imminent cabinet reshuffle. During a media briefing on 15 March, Chandrasena confirmed that discussions concerning a cabinet reshuffle were underway. Chandrasena indicated that the reshuffle is overdue and stated, "It is reported...
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The Ministry of Foreign Affairs in collaboration with the office of the Senior Advisor of the President on Climate Change Ruwan Wijewardene and Global Green Growth Institute (GGGI) conducted a brainstorming session titled ‘‘Sri Lanka Sustainable Finance Session: Opportunity for Thematic Bonds and Debt for Nature Swaps.’’ Key decision makers...
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Department of Serjeant at arms of Parliament of Sri Lanka held a celebratory event recently (13th March 2023), in line with International Women’s Day 2023 centered around the theme of ‘Innovation and technology for gender equality’. The event was held under the patronage of Serjeant at arms of Parliament of...
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The China Economic, Educational and Cultural Association was officially inaugurated on March 11, 2023, during a meeting chaired by the Sri Lankan Ambassador to China, Dr. Palitha Kohona, at the Embassy. The event was attended by Sri Lankan businessmen, entrepreneurs, professionals, and the student community from Beijing and nearby provinces....
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Sri Lanka has designated the year 2023 as a pivotal year for promoting reconciliation, recovery, and national unity, according to a statement released by the Foreign Ministry on Monday, coinciding with Commonwealth Day. On 13 March 2023, State Minister of Foreign Affairs Tharaka Balasuriya raised the Commonwealth of Nations Flag...
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Sri Lankan President Ranil Wickremesinghe has publicly expressed his gratitude to the official bilateral creditors of Sri Lanka for their invaluable support in securing a program with the International Monetary Fund (IMF) to restore macroeconomic stability and debt sustainability. The President has conveyed his appreciation in an open letter addressed...
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The Chinese Embassy, on Wednesday (15th March 2023), handed over a donation of material to the Government of Sri Lanka as a donation for the production of police uniforms.The donation was made by the Ambassador of China to Sri Lanka, H.E. Qi Zhenhong, to the Minister of Public Security, Mr.Tiran...
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The Prime Minister Dinesh Gunawardena stated that even though there are State Counsels and President’s Counsels, no one has come forward to correct the decision of the Crown which betrayed National heroes. He said this while addressing the gathering in the second session of Sankathana Mandapaya – academic discourse at...
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A committee will be formed by President Ranil Wickremesinghe to identify suitable government hospitals as teaching hospitals to provide clinical training for Medical Students enrolled at the General Sir John Kotelawala Defence University (KDU), Dr. Neville Fernando Hospital, Lyceum Campus and other universities in Colombo, Kalutara, Gampaha, Kurunegala and Polonnaruwa,...
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President reveals plans to expand the distribution of fuel During a discussion with the representatives of the Sinopec Group held at the Presidential Secretariat on Monday (13th March 2023), President Ranil Wickremesinghe said that the government has taken a principled decision to expand the distribution of fuel which is expected...
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Prime Minister Dinesh Gunawardena said in today’s digital world, a digital hub is an essential resource base for students to have access to modern knowledge. Opening the new Digital Hub at the BMS, premier university on business management, he said the move by BMS to set up its Digital Hub...
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