(LANKAPUVATH | COLOMBO) – Uddika Premarathne of Sri Lanka Podujana Peramuna (SLPP) has resigned as a Member of Parliament.
"Uddika Premarathne resigns as MP"Category: HIGHLIGHTED
President instructs funds from national Iftar festival to aid health facilities for Gaza conflict-affected children
(LANKAPUVATH | COLOMBO) – The Cabinet has approved the proposal made by President Ranil Wickremesinghe to create a “Children of Gaza Fund” in aid of Gaza violence victims.
"President instructs funds from national Iftar festival to aid health facilities for Gaza conflict-affected children"
(LANKAPUVATH | COLOMBO) – Deshabandu Tennakoon has been appointed as the 36th Inspector General of Police (IGP) of Sri Lanka.
"Deshabandu Tennakoon appointed IGP"
Foreign Ministry pursues all avenues for repatriation of Sri Lankan victims trafficked into Myanmar
(LANKAPUVATH | COLOMBO) – The Ministry of Foreign Affairs, in coordination with the Embassy of Sri Lanka in Myanmar continues to make every effort to rescue and repatriate the Sri Lankan nationals who have become victims of human trafficking and are trapped in Myanmar.
"Foreign Ministry pursues all avenues for repatriation of Sri Lankan victims trafficked into Myanmar"
(LANKAPUVATH | COLOMBO) – Mrs. Diana Gamage, the Minister of State for Tourism emphasized the critical role of nightlife in driving economic growth, citing it as a cornerstone of the night economy. She underscored that the night economy accounts for a substantial 70% of a country’s revenue, illustrating its significant contribution to national finances.
"“Nightlife Will Play a Vital Role in Sri Lanka’s Economic Growth and Tourist Experience”"
(LANKAPUVATH | COLOMBO) – Prime Minister Dinesh Gunawardena said that it is most regrettable that not a single Supreme Court verdict has been delivered in Sinhala so far. He also emphasized the imperative need to prevent the attempts by interested parties to push Sinha la into the pile of abandoned and extinct languages.
"A Supreme Court decision has not yet been delivered in Sinhala"
(LANKAPUVATH | COLOMBO) – President Ranil Wickremesinghe emphasized the restructuring of vocational education to align with the demands of the modern world, ensuring that the youth of the country are equipped to excel in the competitive global job market.
"President on Observational Tour to Lalith Athulathmudali Vocational Training Centre in Ratmalana"
(LANKAPUVATH | COLOMBO) – Minister of Public Security, Mr. Tiran Alles, emphasized his unwavering commitment to continue operations aimed at suppressing drugs, tackling the underworld and preventing violence against women and children, regardless of any pressure encountered.
"Minister of Public Security Tiran Alles affirms: Operations will persist despite pressure"
Iranian Foreign Minister Meets President, Discusses Persian Gulf’s crucial role in broader Indian Ocean security
(LANKAPUVATH | COLOMBO) – Iran’s Minister of Foreign Affairs, Hossein Amir-Abdollahian, engaged in discussions with President Ranil Wickremesinghe during an official visit to Sri Lanka.
"Iranian Foreign Minister Meets President, Discusses Persian Gulf’s crucial role in broader Indian Ocean security"
Interim Secretariat presents copy of the draft Commission for Truth and Reconciliation Bill to the Chief Prelates of the Malwathu, Asgiri Chapters
(LANKAPUVATH | COLOMBO) – The Interim Secretariat for Truth and Reconciliation Mechanism recently presented a copy of the draft Truth and Reconciliation Bill to the Chief Prelates of the Asgiri and Malwathu chapters. Dr. Asanga Gunawansa, the Director General of the Interim Secretariat, led the delegation.
"Interim Secretariat presents copy of the draft Commission for Truth and Reconciliation Bill to the Chief Prelates of the Malwathu, Asgiri Chapters"