(LANKAPUVATH | COLOMBO) – Her Royal Highness Princess Anne, the Princess Royal of the United Kingdom, and her Spouse, Vice Admiral Sir Timothy Laurence, met with President Ranil Wickremesinghe during their three-day official visit to Sri Lanka. The delegation, including Princess Anne, was warmly welcomed by the Minister of Foreign Affairs Mr. Ali Sabry at the President’s House in Colombo.
"HRH Princess Anne meets President Wickremesinghe"Category: HIGHLIGHTED
(LANKAPUVATH | COLOMBO) – President Ranil Wickremesinghe expressed his commitment to propel significant advancements in Sri Lanka’s gem industry within the next two years. To achieve this goal, he intends to implement a new program. Emphasizing the program’s positive impact on both the national economy and industry stakeholders, the President highlighted plans for extensive modernization within the gem and jewellery sector.
"Program Launched to Boost Sri Lanka’s Gem Industry in the Next Two Years"
(LANKAPUVATH | COLOMBO) – The government has decided to resolve all appeals submitted last year by ‘Aswesuma’ beneficiaries by January 31.
"Special ‘Aswesuma’ appeals units to be set up at divisional secretariats"
(LANKAPUVATH | COLOMBO) – President Ranil Wickremesinghe expressed his dedication to advancing the notion of “Ceylonese” towards a “Sri Lankan identity,” originally championed by Sir Ponnambalam Arunachalam in the pursuit of a liberated nation. The President underscored the objective to address all war-related issues by the year 2025, aiming to fortify the initiative.
"Sir Ponnambalam Arunachalam’s 100th death anniversary under President’s patronage"
(LANKAPUVATH | COLOMBO) – State Minister for Finance Ranjith Siyambalapitiya emphasised that while Sri Lanka has 01 million individuals with the financial capacity to pay income tax, only 500,000 are presently meeting this obligation. State Minister stressed the importance of incorporating the remaining 500,000 tax evaders into the tax system, with the goal of decreasing indirect taxes and increasing the direct tax rate.
"Individuals who have defaulted on tax payments must also be brought into the tax net"
(LANKAPUVATH | COLOMBO) – The first parliamentary sitting of 2024 commenced 9:30 a.m. this morning (Jan.09), presided over by Speaker Mahinda Yapa Abeywardena.
"First parliamentary session of 2024 kicks off"
(LANKAPUVATH | COLOMBO) – In a significant address at a dinner gathering with professionals in Jaffna yesterday (04), President Ranil Wickremesinghe outlined the trajectory of Sri Lanka’s economic recovery after facing multiple setbacks in recent years.
"Utilize the authority granted by the 13th Amendment for the development of your province"
(LANKAPUVATH | COLOMBO) – During the Jaffna and Kilinochchi District Coordinating Committee meeting yesterday (04), President Ranil Wickremesinghe addressed crucial issues concerning missing persons, land releases, and environmental conservation in the Jaffna district.
"Concessions for government employees following Thai Pongal celebrations this year"
High Commission of Sri Lanka in Singapore Commemorates International Migrant Workers Day with Two Special Events
(LANKAPUVATH | COLOMBO) – The High Commission of Sri Lanka in Singapore marked the International Migrant Workers Day with two events, with the participation of the Sri Lankan migrant workers in Singapore.
"High Commission of Sri Lanka in Singapore Commemorates International Migrant Workers Day with Two Special Events"
(LANKAPUVATH | COLOMBO) – As per President Ranil Wickremesinghe’s directives, measures have been initiated to enhance the medical allowances provided by the President’s Fund, increasing them from 50% to 100%, effective from January 01, 2024. Mr. Sarath Kumara, the Secretary of the President’s Fund, announced that in line with the President’s guidance, services offered to the public by the President’s Fund will be expanded from the year 2024.
"Increased Medical Allowance and Expanded Coverage Announced by President’s Fund"