(LANKAPUVATH | COLOMBO) – The Japanese Minister of Foreign Affairs Yoko Kamikawa conveyed Japan’s intension to further support Sri Lanka’s development by swiftly resuming existing ‘Yen loan projects’ once the Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) on debt restructuring is signed and the Sri Lankan government’s intention to swiftly conclude bilateral agreement is confirmed.
"Japan will continue to stand by Sri Lanka as it becomes hub of Indian Ocean – FM"Category: HIGHLIGHTED
(LANKAPUVATH | COLOMBO) – President Ranil Wickremesinghe hailed the government’s decision to grant free land rights to the people as a ground-breaking step, emphasizing that no other nation has undertaken such a massive initiative to date.
"Government makes a revolutionary move by granting free land rights to citizens"
Sri Lankan Delegation to Participate in International Election Visitor Program conducted by Election Commission of India
(LANKAPUVATH | COLOMBO) – The Election Commission of India is organizing the International Election Visitor Program (IEVP) during the ongoing Lok Sabha 2024 elections, scheduled from May 4th to May 9th, 2024. As part of this initiative, a 10 member delegation from Sri Lanka will be participating, comprising two representatives from the Election Commission of Sri Lanka and eight from PCOI (Presidential Commission of Inquiry to Make Recommendations for Election Law Reforms).
"Sri Lankan Delegation to Participate in International Election Visitor Program conducted by Election Commission of India"
President Reveals Plans to Expand Cinnamon Cultivation under Agricultural Modernization Program at “Dilmah Cinnamon” Launch
(LANKAPUVATH | COLOMBO) – President Ranil Wickremesinghe reiterated the government’s commitment to maximizing the contribution of agriculture to the country’s economic advancement. He highlighted the implementation of programs aimed at popularizing cinnamon cultivation, a significant export crop in the country’s history, as part of the agricultural modernization initiative.
"President Reveals Plans to Expand Cinnamon Cultivation under Agricultural Modernization Program at “Dilmah Cinnamon” Launch"
(LANKAPUVATH | COLOMBO) – The deadline for the Children of Gaza Fund, initiated by President Ranil Wickremesinghe to aid those affected by conflicts in Gaza, has now been extended until May 31, 2024. Originally scheduled to conclude on April 30, 2024, the extension follows a widespread appeal from across the island. Irrespective of background, citizens have rallied behind the President’s call to support this cause.
"Deadline for accepting of donations to Gaza Fund extended till May 31" (LANKAPUVATH | COLOMBO) – President Ranil Wickremesinghe received official handovers of generous financial contributions for the ‘Children of Gaza’ Fund on Friday morning (26).
"President receives multiple donations for Gaza Children’s Fund"
(LANKAPUVATH | COLOMBO) – The meeting between Iranian President Dr. Ibrahim Raisi who arrived in Sri Lanka to attend the inauguration of the Uma Oya Multipurpose Development Project and President Ranil Wickremesinghe took place yesterday (24) afternoon at the Presidential Secretariat.
"Iranian President Expresses Strong Confidence in Sri Lanka’s Future Progress and Prosperity"
(LANKAPUVATH | COLOMBO) – The IMF’s (International Monetary Fund) First Deputy Managing Director, Gita Gopinath has congratulated the Sri Lankan authorities on the steady progress made on several fronts, including inflation reduction, revenue enhancement and governance reforms.
"IMF praises Sri Lanka for economic progress on sidelines of Spring Meetings 2024"
(LANKAPUVATH | COLOMBO) – All the churches across the island observed a two-minutes silence to mark the fifth anniversary of the deadly terror attacks on Easter Sunday (April 21) in 2019.
"Sri Lanka marks 5 years since deadly Easter Sunday attacks"
(LANKAPUVATH | COLOMBO) – NASA has selected a new crew of four volunteers to participate in a simulated mission to Mars within a habitat at the agency’s Johnson Space Center in Houston.
"Sri Lanka’s Piyumi Wijesekara among NASA’s new crew for next simulated Mars journey"