(LANKAPUVATH | COLOMBO) – President Ranil Wickremesinghe announced plans to ensure returning migrant workers can live with dignity after completing their service abroad. He thanked these workers for their vital contributions of foreign exchange during the recent economic crisis, acknowledging their crucial role in advancing the country’s economy.
"President Affirms Support for Expatriate Workers to Build Proud Living Environments upon Return"Category: HIGHLIGHTED
(LANKAPUVATH | COLOMBO) – Former Australian Prime Minister and Finance Minister Hon. Scott Morrison arrived in the island last Wednesday (July 17) on the invitation of Mr. Don Susantha Katugampala, Chairman and Founder of Fairfields Lawyers to further strengthen ties between Australia and Sri Lanka.
"Former Australian Premier commends Sri Lanka’s resilience"
(LANKAPUVATH | COLOMBO) – President Ranil Wickremesinghe stated that restructuring loss-making public institutions will enable the government to allocate more resources to education and healthcare in the future. He emphasized that the country’s true wealth lies in its youth, not in struggling state enterprises. The President noted that many state enterprises are now operating without burdening the government, and he expects that the financial obligations related to SriLankan Airlines will be resolved by the end…
"The True National Asset: The Youth, Not Failing State Enterprises"
President Wickremesinghe aims to make Sri Lanka to Become the Regional Hub for Human Capital Development
(LANKAPUVATH | COLOMBO) – President Ranil Wickremesinghe emphasized that efforts are underway to position Sri Lanka as the regional hub for human capital development. He stressed the need to re-evaluate the National Vocational Qualification (NVQ) to align with internationally accepted standards, such as those in Australia.
"President Wickremesinghe aims to make Sri Lanka to Become the Regional Hub for Human Capital Development"
(LANKAPUVATH | COLOMBO) – Dr. IZUMI Hiroto, the head of the Japanese delegation visiting Sri Lanka, lauded the successful completion of the country’s debt restructuring process, noting that it has paved the way for the resumption of Japanese Official Development Assistance (ODA) projects. These projects, which include several initiatives that were suspended last period, are now poised to restart, signaling a renewed phase of cooperation and development.
"Japan Ready to Resume Suspended Official Development Assistance Projects"
(LANKAPUVATH | COLOMBO) – The date for the upcoming Presidential Election will be announced before the end of this month, according to the Chairman of the Elections Commission of Sri Lanka, R.M.A.L. Rathnayake.
"Presidential Election date to be announced this month"
(LANKAPUVATH | COLOMBO) – The Director-General of the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO), Audrey Azoulay, who is currently on a visit to Sri Lanka, has called on President Ranil Wickremesinghe a short while ago at the President’s House in Colombo.
"UNESCO Director-General calls on President Wickremesinghe"
(LANKAPUVATH | COLOMBO) – The Cabinet of Ministers has given the green light to publish in the Government Gazette and then table in parliament for approval the bill prepared to amend a paragraph of the Constitution with regard to the tenure of the President.
"Bill to amend Constitutional clause on President’s term to be gazetted"
(LANKAPUVATH | COLOMBO) – The sacred relics and treasures were ceremoniously deposited at the historic Neelagiri Maha Seya under the auspices of the Secretary to the Ministry of Defence, General Kamal Guneratne (Retd.) today (15 July 2024).
"SACRED RELICS DEPOSITED AT HISTORIC NILAGIRI MAHA SEYA IN GRAND CEREMONY"
(LANKAPUVATH | COLOMBO) – A high-level Indian delegation is reportedly scheduled to visit Sri Lanka in August to assess the progress of major infrastructure and development projects initiated by India.
"Top Indian delegation to visit Sri Lanka next month"