(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"Category: HIGHLIGHTED
(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"
(LANKAPUVATH | COLOMBO) – A significant meeting took place yesterday afternoon (03 March), between the spiritual leader of the Dawoodi Bohras, His Holiness Dr. Syedna Mufaddal Saifuddin Saheb and President Ranil Wickremesinghe at the official residence of the President on Paget Road.
"Dawoodi Bohras spiritual leader meets President Ranil"
(LANKAPUVATH | COLOMBO) – Sri Lanka is deeply troubled about the death of over hundred people who were waiting to receive aid in Gaza and joins the call for investigation into the incident.
"Sri Lanka expresses grave concern over the death of aid seekers in Gaza"
(LANKAPUVATH | COLOMBO) – Sri Lanka Sustainable Energy Authority, Government of Sri Lanka and M/s. U Solar Clean Energy Solutions Pvt. Ltd signed the contract for the implementation of Hybrid Renewable Energy Systems in Delft, Nainativu and Analaitivu islands off Jaffna in presence of High Commissioner of India H.E Santosh Jha and Minister of State for Power and Energy Indika Anuruddha on 01 March 2024.
"A milestone in India-Sri Lanka Energy Partnership"
(LANKAPUVATH | COLOMBO) – The Madras High Court on Thursday directed the Tamil Nadu government to obtain the Sri Lankan Deputy High Commission’s clearance to take the mortal remains of former Prime Minister Rajiv Gandhi’s assassination case convict Santhan, alias T. Suthenthirarajah, to the island nation.
"Rajiv Gandhi assassination: Indian court directs to speed up sending Santhan’s body to SL"
(LANKAPUVATH | COLOMBO) – President Ranil Wickremesinghe paid his last respects to the late former Finance Minister Ronnie de Mel, who was a philanthropic politician as well as an excellent economic expert.
"The President pays his final respects to the late Mr. Ronnie de Mel"
(LANKAPUVATH | COLOMBO) – Deshabandu Tennakoon officially assumed duties as the 36th Inspector General of Police (IGP) of Sri Lanka, a short while ago.
"Deshabandu Tennakoon assumes duties as IGP"
(LANKAPUVATH | COLOMBO) – A team from the International Monetary Fund (IMF) is to arrive in Sri Lanka for the second review of the Extended Fund Facility (EFF) programme which is to begin on 07 March, according to State Minister of Finance Shehan Semasinghe.
"IMF team to visit Sri Lanka for second EFF review"
(LANKAPUVATH | COLOMBO) – In his address at the Pathfinder Indian Ocean Security Conference phase III held at Cinnamon Grand Colombo today (28), President Ranil Wickremesinghe emphasized Sri Lanka’s dedication to maintaining a strategic position aimed at ensuring the absence of major power rivalries and upholding freedom of navigation in the Indian Ocean.
"President Highlights Sri Lanka’s Indian Ocean Security Commitment at Pathfinder Conference"