Around 35,000 Students Visit the President’s House in the Last Two Years
Students Explore Educational Landmarks in Colombo, Including the Presidential Secretariat, Port City, Central Bank, and Parliament. Over the past two years, approximately 35,000 schoolchildren have...
2024-08-21 9:43 am
Sri Lanka Seeks Economic Cooperation Agreements from Japan to India, Aiming for Closer Integration with India
Vision’ Statement Highlights Indo-Sri Lanka Historical Cooperation, Paving the Way for Future Close Relations. India’s Efforts to Strengthen the Global South Commendable – Says...
2024-08-18 12:24 pm
Judge R. M. Sobitha Rajakaruna Appointed Acting President of the Court of Appeal
President Ranil Wickremesinghe has appointed Justice R. M. Sobitha Rajakaruna as the Acting President of the Court of Appeal. Court of Appeal Justice Rajakaruna took oaths this morning (16) before the...
2024-08-17 9:17 am
With law and order re-established in July 2022, citizens will have the opportunity to elect a President on September 21, 2024
It is the responsibility of the relevant institutions to ensure that elections are conducted freely and independently. A robust drug control agency. We must not allow criminal organizations or...
2024-08-15 6:51 pm
Relief for Personal Income Tax Expected Soon, President Announces at University Lecturers’ Conference
Agreements with International Community for the Economic Recovery Cannot Be Violated. Education Sector Must Be Transformed to Align with National Economic Goals. Sri Lanka to Become a Regional...
2024-08-15 6:47 pm
Relief for Personal Income Tax Expected Soon, President Announces at University Lecturers’ Conference
Agreements with International Community for the Economic Recovery Cannot Be Violated. Education Sector Must Be Transformed to Align with National Economic Goals. Sri Lanka to Become a Regional...
2024-08-15 8:19 am
With law and order re-established in July 2022, citizens will have the opportunity to elect a President on September 21, 2024
It is the responsibility of the relevant institutions to ensure that elections are conducted freely and independently. A robust drug control agency. We must not allow criminal organizations or...
2024-08-14 1:07 pm
TRCSL Grants Licence to Starlink Lanka for Satellite Broadband Services
The Telecommunications Regulatory Commission of Sri Lanka (TRCSL) has officially issued a Telecommunications Service Provider Licence to Starlink Lanka (Private) Limited under Section 17B of the Sri Lanka...
2024-08-14 1:06 pm
Another $590,000 Received by the “Children of Gaza Fund” Officially Handed Over to the Palestinian Government
An additional sum of US$ 590,000 has been received by the “Children of Gaza Fund,” which was established by President Ranil Wickremesinghe to provide for the basic needs of children displaced...
2024-08-09 8:51 am
National Program to Develop 100,000 km of road to be completed with New Budget Allocation – State Minister for Rural Road Development Sivanesathurai Santhirakanthan
State Minister for Rural Road Development Sivanesathurai Santhirakanthan, announced that the final phase of the national program to develop 100,000 km of road is expected to be completed with funding from...
2024-08-07 9:52 am
Sri Lanka Commits to Achieving SDGs and Net Zero by 2040
Sri Lanka Aims to Lead South Asia in Achieving Sustainable Development Goals. Confidence in Bangladesh’s Recovery Remains High. Legislation for International University on Climate Change to Be...
2024-08-07 9:49 am
President attends religious observances at Sri Naga Vihara, Jaffna
President Ranil Wickremesinghe, currently in Jaffna, visited Sri Naga Viharaya, Jaffna yesterday evening (02) and received blessings by participating in religious observances. Upon arriving at the sacred...
2024-08-03 2:35 pm
Wait and See What Happens on the 7th! – Namal
Mr. Namal Rajapaksa said to wait for what will happen on the 7th. He said that the party’s candidate would be named on the 7th.
2024-08-02 10:29 am
Basil and Namal Begin Work! Pohottuwa Strength Brought to Party Headquarters
The leaders of Pohottuwa have brought the former local council chairmans and vice chairmans of the Sri Lanka Podujana Peramuna to discuss the future work of the party and the launch of election activities.Mr....
2024-08-02 10:21 am
Supreme Court Issues Notice to Defense Secretary and Inspector General of Police Regarding Conspiracy to Kill Former CID Chief Shani Abeysekera in a Car Accident
The Supreme Court has issued a notice directing the Defense Secretary General Kamal Gunaratne, the National Police Commission and the Inspector General of Police Deshbandhu Tennakoon to explain the facts...
2024-08-02 10:17 am
Ranil will be at a disadvantage if Pohottuva comes to the polls – Ramesh Pathirana
Minister Ramesh Pathirana said that Mr Ranil Wickramasinghe will be at a disadvantage in the presidential election if Pohottuwa presents a candidate. Sri Lanka Latest NewsHe pointed out that it is a matter...
2024-08-02 10:14 am
Six Chinese nationals arrested without valid visas
Payagala Police have apprehended six Chinese nationals who were residing in the country without valid visas, in violation of immigration and emigration regulations. The arrests took place yesterday...
2024-08-01 6:52 pm
Sri Lanka’s tourism earnings surpass USD 1.5Bln in first half of 2024
Sri Lanka has earned around USD 1.5 billion from tourism in the first six months of 2024, the Central Bank of Sri Lanka (CBSL) said. The CBSL points out that it is almost double the growth compared to...
2024-08-01 6:43 pm
New SDIG appointed to cover administration duties
The National Police Commission has appointed Senior Deputy Inspector General of Police (SDIG) Lalith Pathinayake to cover the duties of Senior DIG Administration. This appointment comes as Senior DIG...
2024-08-01 6:39 pm
President’s Fund scholarship’s August instalment transferred to recipients
Under the President’s Fund Scholarship Programme, scholarship instalments for August 2024 have been directly credited to the bank accounts of eligible recipients today (Aug 01). A short message...
2024-08-01 6:38 pm
New Sri Lankan passports to be issued from October
A Sri Lankan passport with new features and with three different colours for normal, official and diplomatic passports will be issued from October 2024, Minister of Public Security Tiran Alles said.
2024-08-01 6:37 pm
IMF delegation to discuss fourth tranche with President Wickremesinghe
A key meeting between representatives of the International Monetary Fund (IMF) and President Ranil Wickremesinghe is scheduled to take place today (01). The discussion will focus on the potential release...
2024-08-01 6:33 pm
No fuel price revision in August – Ceypetco
The Ceylon Petroleum Corporation (Ceypetco) announced that there will be no fuel price revisions for the month of August. Accordingly, the CPC’s monthly revision of Ceypetco retail fuel prices will...
2024-08-01 6:28 pm
Wijeyadasa Rajapakshe places deposit for Presidential Election
Former Justice Minister Dr. Wijeyadasa Rajapakshe has placed a deposit with the Election Commission as a candidate for the 2024 Presidential Election. Rajapakshe has placed the deposit as the presidential...
2024-08-01 6:27 pm