(LANKAPUVATH | COLOMBO) – Lawyers for former President Maithripala Sirisena informed the Supreme Court that he has paid Rs. 58 million of the Rs. 100 million fine imposed on him for failing to prevent the Easter Sunday bomb attacks.
"Sirisena pays Rs. 58M of Rs. 100M fine for Easter Sunday bombings"Category: HIGHLIGHTED
Bingiriya Investment Zone to generate USD 2.6 billion export income and create 75,000 jobs – President
(LANKAPUVATH | COLOMBO) – President Ranil Wickremesinghe stated that a robust economy can be established by enhancing the export economy, manufacturing, tourism, technology sectors, and modern agriculture.
"Bingiriya Investment Zone to generate USD 2.6 billion export income and create 75,000 jobs – President"
(LANKAPUVATH | COLOMBO) – President’s Counsel Mr. K.A. Parinda Ranasinghe has been appointed as the new Attorney General of Sri Lanka by President Ranil Wickremesinghe.
"Parinda Ranasinghe appointed as new Attorney General"
(LANKAPUVATH | COLOMBO) – The Director-General of the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) Audrey Azoulay will visit Sri Lanka from 16 – 19 July 2024 at the invitation of the Government of Sri Lanka.
"Director General of UNESCO Audrey Azoulay to visit Sri Lanka"
(LANKAPUVATH | COLOMBO) – President Ranil Wickremesinghe inaugurated the flyover connecting Kompanna Veediya and Justice Akbar Mawatha, a short while ago in the presence of the Ministry of Transport and Highways, the President’s Media Division (PMD) said.
"President inaugurates Kompanna Veediya flyover"
US confirms support for Sri Lanka’s efforts to boost exports & improve efficiency for govt. agencies
(LANKAPUVATH | COLOMBO) – USAID Mission Director for Sri Lanka and Maldives, Gabriel Grau highlighted that being a long-term partner and Sri Lanka’s largest export market, the United States supports efforts to boost exports and improve efficiency for businesses and government agencies.
"US confirms support for Sri Lanka’s efforts to boost exports & improve efficiency for govt. agencies"
(LANKAPUVATH | COLOMBO) – President Ranil Wickremesinghe, reflecting on the destruction of his home by fire two years ago, emphasized the importance of having a secure home. This realization prompted him to launch a program aimed at granting full ownership of homes to 250,000 residents living in flats in Colombo.
"President Unveils “Randora Urumaya” Program to Grant Housing Rights to 50,000 Low-Income Families"
(LANKAPUVATH | COLOMBO) – An official delegation from India, led by Mr. Anish Kumar, Advisor, Ministry of External Affairs, Government of India (GOI) visited Colombo on 8 – 9 July 2024.
"Visit of Prime Minister Gati Shakti delegation from India"
(LANKAPUVATH | COLOMBO) – The Welfare Benefits Board has informed that the information census of the second phase of the “Aswesuma” welfare benefit program implemented as per the instructions of President Ranil Wickremesinghe will be conducted from July 15 to 30.
"“Aswesuma” second phase information census to begin next week"
(LANKAPUVATH | COLOMBO) – Sri Lanka will wrap up talks with international bondholders on its restructuring process in a few weeks, Foreign Minister Ali Sabry said on Tuesday, a major step for the island nation to emerge from its worst financial crisis in decades.
"Sri Lanka to wrap up bond talks soon, seek to balance India and China ties"