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COVID-19 vaccination program underway in a systematic manner – President
The COVID-19 vaccination program, according to President Gotabaya Rajapaksa, is going forward in a systematic manner. His remarks were made today at the Kivulekada region of Trincomalee during the ‘Gama...
Read moreA new face mask that destroys viruses manufactured in Sri Lanka unveiled in Parliament under the patronage of the Hon. Prime Minister
Colombo: A new face mask that destroys viruses manufactured in Sri Lanka unveiled in Parliament under the patronage of the Hon. Prime Minister After a long period of research done...
Read moreFull Statement: President’s speech at 15th Governing Council Meeting of NAM S & T
Full Statement: President and the Vice Presidents of the 14th Governing Council Secretary, Ministry of Technology, Sri Lanka Director General of NAM S & T Centre Distinguished Delegates Ladies and Gentlemen...
Read morePresident and Pakistan PM hold bilateral discussions
Special focus on agriculture, trade, technology, and tourism sectors The formal meeting between the Prime Minister of Pakistan Imran Khan who is on a two-day official visit to Sri Lanka...
Read morePresident Gotabaya Rajapaksa and Pakistan PM Imran Khan meeting underway
A short while ago, the President's Media Division says, bilateral discussions between Pakistani Prime Minister and President Gotabaya Rajapaksa began. The meeting is being held in Colombo at the Presidential...
Read moreNo absorption of recruits under 100,000 jobs programme into the health service – President clears the air
President Gotabaya Rajapaksa says those who have been recruited under the 100,000 employment opportunities programme will not be absorbed in to the cadre of the Department of Health Services. The...
Read moreNational Scouts Movement’s 100,000 tree planting project inaugurated under President’s patronage
The project by the National Scouts Movement to plant 100,000 trees was inaugurated yesterday (22) under the patronage of President Gotabaya Rajapaksa at the President’s House premises in Colombo. The...
Read moreIt is mandatory for officials with decision making powers to attend District and Regional Development Committee meetings – President
Go to the ground and see before giving permanent solutions … A long term sustainable remedy to stop wild elephant intrusions … No people’s problems should be swept under the...
Read morePresident chairs the 11th phase of ‘Discussion with the Village at Karuwalagaswewa
The 11th phase of the 'Discussion with the Village' took place today in Karuwalagaswewa, Puttlam (20th) under the patronage of President Gotabaya Rajapaksa. The President first visited the Muriyakulam Primary...
Read moreGet ready to embark on a new journey in tourism sector by overcoming challenges – President calls on tourism entrepreneurs
In the face of prevailing COVID – 19 pandemic the Government has taken every possible measure to provide all required facilities notwithstanding the health related restrictions imposed to ensure safety...
Read moreSri Lanka must keep pace with global changes – President reiterates
Private sector, State Universities and other Higher Education Institutions should work together IT and computer knowledge for all students, regardless of field of study…. Universities should compete to attract high...
Read morePresident inaugurates “Kekulu Thuru Udanaya” Children’s Tree Planting National Programme
The “Kekulu Thuru Udanaya” Children’s Tree Planting National Programme was inaugurated by President Gotabaya Rajapaksa, yesterday (15) at the Atabage Wimaladharma National School premises in Gampola. The number of children...
Read morePresident instructs to resolve issues faced by the villagers of Meemure
“Village life should also be beautiful as well as the village,” President Gotabhaya Rajapaksa said today emphasizing that there is no harm to the rural environment from the villagers and...
Read morePresident opens State Trust Center shopping complex
President Gotabhaya Rajapaksa Thursday (11) declared open the State Trust Center (Rajawasa) shopping complex at the Narahenpita Economic Center premises. Rajawasa Shopping Complex constructed by expanding the Sri Lanka State...
Read moreCBSL to seek removal of surcharges on loans, leases before due dates – Prime Minister
Prime Minister Mahinda Rajapaksa instructed Sri Lanka's Central Bank to investigate how the surcharge for paying bank loans and vehicle lease installments could be removed prior to due date. It...
Read moreGiving laptops on concessionary terms to university entrants commences under President’s patronage
The program to provide laptops on a concessionary payment scheme to the students who are qualified to enter universities commenced under the patronage of President Gotabaya Rajapaksa. The program has...
Read morePrime Minister: Accelerate the growth anticipated by people
Prime Minister Mahinda Rajapaksa Tuesday said steps should be taken to expeditiously complete the development projects of the government as expected by the people. Participating in the progress review meeting...
Read morePresident inspects the construction of model stalls at Galle Face
President Gotabaya Rajapaksa inspected the construction of the model stalls at Galle Face Green in Colombo last morning (Feb. 08). The line of stalls will be constructed as another step...
Read moreGiving swift solutions to public grievances is neither political gimmick nor media hype – President
It is not my method to ascertain people’s problems only by consulting officials… – President tells at Dickellakanda “Discussion with the Village” programme No room for illegal activities misusing decisions...
Read moreAs the leader you searched for, I will discharge the responsibility you have entrusted to me, with commitment and dedication – President pledges
No one behind designing and supporting Easter Sunday attacks will escape justice Country’s economic hubs will not be sold to foreigners Country will be governed according to Buddhist teachings I...
Read morePresident inaugurates ‘Waari Saubhagya’ national program renovate 5,000 irrigation tanks
This morning, President Gotabaya Rajapaksa inaugurated 'Waari Saubhagya', a national program to renovate 5,000 irrigation tanks in Sri Lanka (February 05). The event is being held in the Palugaswewa region...
Read morePresident’s Speech Independence Day 2021
Today marks the 73rd anniversary of our nation gaining independence from colonial rule. On this day we pay our respects to all the leaders from the Sinhala, Tamil, Muslim, Burgher...
Read moreOutgoing Ambassador of Vietnam makes a farewell call on Prime Minister Mahinda Rajapaksa
Outgoing Ambassador of Vietnam, Mrs Pham Thi Bich Ngoc accompanied by Counsellor and Deputy Head of the Embassy Mr Tran Trong Thanh have called on Prime Minister Mahinda Rajapaksa at...
Read moreFinal report of PCoI on Easter Sunday attacks handed over to President
The final report of the Presidential Commission of Inquiry (PCoI) into the Easter Sunday attacks was handed over to President Gotabaya Rajapaksa by the Chairman of the Commission Supreme Court...
Read morePresident directs officials to withdraw lawsuits based on old circulars as new laws are now in place
President signs 17,000 deeds after clearing disputes identified at the “Discussion with the Village” program. People’s representatives, State officials and the public should cooperate in addressing rural issues. Shortage of...
Read moreOutgoing Thai Ambassador makes a farewell call on Prime Minister
Outgoing Ambassador of Thailand to Sri Lanka, Chulamanee Chartsuwan and Councilor of the Embassy Tayatat Kanjanapipathkul met Prime Minister Mahinda Rajapaksa at his residence in Wijerama this morning. The Ambassador...
Read moreSri Lanka officially started COVID-19 Vaccination today
COVID-19 Vaccination drive in Sri Lanka officially started on Friday morning (Jan. 29) with three military personnel on the frontline to fight the pandemic, receiving the first jabs of the...
Read moreAstraZeneca COVISHIELD vaccine arrived in Sri Lanka
A flight carrying a consignment of 500,000 doses of India's AstraZeneca COVISHIELD vaccine arrived a short while ago at Bandaranaike International Airport, airport officials told Business News on Thursday morning...
Read moreIndian PM-Gifted First Consignment of COVID-19 Vaccines Accepted by HE the President
The Sri Lanka Army, now playing a prominent role in the practice of quarantining vulnerable categories and healing COVID-19 affectees while actively working to arrest its transmission this morning (28)...
Read morePrime Minister instructs to expedite the repatriation of migrant workers
Prime Minister Mahinda Rajapaksa ordered on Tuesday that the repatriation of Sri Lankan migrant workers waiting to return to Sri Lanka should be expedited. At a discussion held at Temple...
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