(LANKAPUVATH | COLOMBO) – President Ranil Wickremesinghe stressed the need to expand the tourism industry beyond coastal areas to strengthen the country’s economy.
"Bringing tourism beyond coastal areas is essential to enhancing the economy of the country"Category: HIGHLIGHTED
(LANKAPUVATH | COLOMBO) – A newly appointed Ambassador and a High Commissioner to Sri Lanka presented their credentials to President Ranil Wickremesinghe at the President’s House this morning (12).
"New Ambassador and HC present Credentials to the President"
President convenes Cabinet Committee to formulate and implement a National Education Policy Framework (NEPF)
(LANKAPUVATH | COLOMBO) – The Cabinet Committee to formulate and implement a National Education Policy Framework (NEPF), recognizing education’s crucial role in contemporary economic transformation, convened yesterday (11) under the patronage of President Ranil Wickremesinghe at the President’s Office.
"President convenes Cabinet Committee to formulate and implement a National Education Policy Framework (NEPF)"
(LANKAPUVATH | COLOMBO) – The gazette notification allowing the import of selected spices for re-export has been revoked.
"Decision to allow import of selected spices for re-export reversed"
(LANKAPUVATH | COLOMBO) – A missile attack by Yemen’s Houthi rebels on a commercial ship in the Gulf of Aden on Wednesday killed three of its crew members and forced survivors to abandon the vessel, the U.S. military said. It was the first fatal strike in a campaign of assaults by the Iranian-backed group over Israel’s war on Hamas in the Gaza Strip.
"Three crew members killed in Houthi missile attack on cargo ship"
(LANKAPUVATH | COLOMBO) – The International Monetary Fund (IMF) will commence its second review of the Extended Fund Facility (EFF) program for Sri Lanka today (March 07) with an opening meeting scheduled with President Ranil Wickremesinghe.
"IMF second review of Sri Lanka’s bailout package begins today"
(LANKAPUVATH | COLOMBO) – In a recent announcement, State Minister for Urban Development and Housing, Arundika Fernando, revealed that the government has commenced crucial development projects.
"Govt has commenced essential development projects – State Minister"
(LANKAPUVATH | COLOMBO) – President Ranil Wickremesinghe arrived at the parliament this morning (March 06) to deliver a special statement on the progress of Sri Lanka’s economic recovery process.
"President addresses parliament on economic revival progress"
(LANKAPUVATH | COLOMBO) – Prime Minister Dinesh Gunawardena detailed the recent salary hikes of those employed at the Central Bank of Sri Lanka (CBSL).
"29% – 89% salary hikes given to CBSL employees: PM reveals in parliament"
(LANKAPUVATH | COLOMBO) – Nearly 5% of Sri Lanka’s population is currently suffering from glaucoma, according to the Secretary to the Ministry of Health specialist Dr. Palitha Mahipala.
"5% of country’s population suffering from glaucoma – Health Secretary"