(LANKAPUVATH | COLOMBO) – President Ranil Wickremesinghe inaugurated the flyover spanning the railway line linking Kompanna Veediya with Justice Akbar Mawatha and Uttarankanda Mawatha, today (08).
"President declares open flyover in Slave Island"Category: HIGHLIGHTED
(LANKAPUVATH | COLOMBO) – The President’s Fund is in the final stages of providing scholarships to 6,000 economically disadvantaged students who passed the GCE Ordinary Level Examination in 2022/2023. Payments for outstanding instalments from March and April 2024 will be paid together with the May payment.
"President’s Fund Announces May Payments for Scholarships"
(LANKAPUVATH | COLOMBO) – President Ranil Wickremesinghe announced the formation of a committee tasked with preserving and maintaining the rich cultural heritage of Kandyan dancing art. This decision was made during a meeting with Kandy traditional dancers at the President’s House in Kandy yesterday morning (07), the President’s Media Division (PMD) said.
"President to appoint committee to safeguard traditional Kandyan dance"
(LANKAPUVATH | COLOMBO) – The International Monetary Fund said on Thursday that there is “strong expectation” that Sri Lanka will reach a deal with its commercial creditors by the completion of the IMF’s second review.
"There is “strong expectation” of Sri Lanka commercial creditor deal: IMF"
President Directs Continuation of Essential Public Services during Sinhala and Tamil New Year Season
(LANKAPUVATH | COLOMBO) – President Ranil Wickremesinghe has directed officials to develop a formal program aimed at maintaining essential services and public services seamlessly during the upcoming Sinhala and Tamil New Year season. This initiative is intended to guarantee the smooth operation of essential services without any disruptions during the festive season.
"President Directs Continuation of Essential Public Services during Sinhala and Tamil New Year Season"
(LANKAPUVATH | COLOMBO) – President Ranil Wickremesinghe on Wednesday (03) reaffirmed the government’s commitment to facilitating economic growth and providing financial resources for essential public services.
"Govt’s prudent fiscal management helped positive economic trajectory – President"
Colombo District Court on Thursday (04) issued an interim injunction preventing former President Maithripala Sirisena from functioning as the chairman of the Sri Lanka Freedom Party (SLFP).
"Interim injunction issued preventing Maithripala from functioning as SLFP chairman"
(LANKAPUVATH | COLOMBO) – The Government of Sri Lanka donated USD 01 million to assist children impacted by the conflicts in the Gaza Strip. The donation was formally transferred to the Government of Palestine through the United Nations’ official channel, overseen by President Ranil Wickremesinghe at the Presidential Secretariat this morning (01).
"GOSL Contributes One Million USD to Gaza Children’s Fund"
(LANKAPUVATH | COLOMBO) – Tourist arrivals to Sri Lanka surged past the 600,000 mark by 27 March, in nearly half the time compared to last year.
"Tourist arrivals cross 600,000 mark within three months"
(LANKAPUVATH | COLOMBO) – The Cabinet of Ministers has accepted the proposal to suspend the Special Commodity Levy Act from 01 January 2025, says Finance State Minister Ranjith Siyambalapitiya.
"Special Commodity Levy Act to be suspended from Jan. 2025"