(LANKAPUVATH | COLOMBO) – The signing of nine new agreements between China and Sri Lanka took place yesterday (March 26) under the patronage of Chinese Prime Minister Li Qiang and Prime Minister Dinesh Gunawardena.
"9 agreements signed on China – SL cooperation"Category: HIGHLIGHTED
(LANKAPUVATH | COLOMBO) – President Ranil Wickremesinghe, during an inspection tour yesterday (26), visited the John de Silva Memorial Theatre and the long-delayed National Art Gallery. Despite construction commencing in 2011, both projects remain incomplete.
"President issues instructions to reopen the National Art Gallery before year’s end"
Sri Lanka is the only country in Asia that has completely protected democracy – Says the President addressing Inaugural Session of Sri Lanka’s First National Student Parliament
(LANKAPUVATH | COLOMBO) – President Ranil Wickremesinghe emphasized that Sri Lanka stands out as the sole nation in Asia where democracy is fully safeguarded, ensuring that governmental actions do not impede the operations of the opposition.
"Sri Lanka is the only country in Asia that has completely protected democracy – Says the President addressing Inaugural Session of Sri Lanka’s First National Student Parliament"
(LANKAPUVATH | COLOMBO) – President Ranil Wickremesinghe emphasized the importance of holistic education, advocating for a curriculum that includes both academic subjects and nutritional support for children across the country. He also underscored the necessity of integrating modern technologies like artificial intelligence into the educational framework, highlighting the government’s commitment to reforming the school education and examination systems.
"Launching the School Meal Program: Nurturing a Vibrant Generation of Healthy Children"
(LANKAPUVATH | COLOMBO) – Sri Lankan Prime Minister Dinesh Gunawardena arrived in Beijing on Monday for a six-day official visit to China at the invitation of Chinese Premier Li Qiang.
"Sri Lankan PM arrives in China for official visit"
(LANKAPUVATH | COLOMBO) – Former President Maithripala Sirisena has arrived at the Criminal Investigation Department (CID) to make a statement over his recent comments regarding the Easter Sunday bomb attacks, reporter said.
"Ex-President Maithripala arrives at CID over Easter attacks statement"
(LANKAPUVATH | COLOMBO) – The Princess of Wales tonight revealed she has cance. Kate Middleton made an emotional statement to the nation tonight where she revealed she is in the early stages of chemotherapy.
"Kate, Princess of Wales, says she has cancer"
(LANKAPUVATH | COLOMBO) – Camouflage-clad gunmen opened fire at concertgoers with automatic weapons on Friday, killing at least 60 people and injuring 145 more in an attack claimed by Islamic State militants.
"Islamic State claims responsibility for Moscow concert venue attack that killed at least 60"
(LANKAPUVATH | COLOMBO) – In a bid to strengthen commitment and partnership towards the South Asia region, Puneet Chandok, the President of Microsoft India and South Asia, made his inaugural visit to Sri Lanka in March 2024, since taking office in September 2023.
"Microsoft joins hands with Sri Lanka in its journey to becoming unstoppable with AI"
Critical for Sri Lanka to finalize deals with official and external private creditors in timely manner – IMF
(LANKAPUVATH | COLOMBO) – Acknowledging that the independence of the Central Bank of Sri Lanka (CBSL) is an ‘absolutely key pillar’ under its program, the International Monetary Fund (IMF) has said that it is important to maintain a high degree of transparency to explain how the CBSL’s decisions are benchmarked.
"Critical for Sri Lanka to finalize deals with official and external private creditors in timely manner – IMF"