(LANKAPUVATH | COLOMBO) – The Ambassador of the European Union (EU) to Sri Lanka, Carmen Moreno, has paid a courtesy call on the Prime Minister of Sri Lanka, Dr. Harini Amarasuriya, at the Prime Minister’s Office in Colombo.
"EU Ambassador and ADB Director call on Prime Minister Harini"Category: HIGHLIGHTED
Evolving situation in the Middle East and ensuring the safety of the Sri Lankans living in the region
(LANKAPUVATH | COLOMBO) – The escalation of the current conflict in the Middle East has given rise to a critical situation particularly in Lebanon.
"Evolving situation in the Middle East and ensuring the safety of the Sri Lankans living in the region"
(LANKAPUVATH | COLOMBO) – The government has appointed a special committee to assess and manage potential increases in oil prices in response to the ongoing conflict in the Middle East.
"Govt. forms special committee to manage fuel prices amid Middle East tensions"
(LANKAPUVATH | COLOMBO) – Minister Vijitha Herath announced that Sri Lanka will receive a new shipment of passports next Saturday, which will be distributed starting on Monday (Oct. 21).
"End to passports crisis from Monday – Minister"
Sri Lanka donates a consignment of Ceylon Tea to the civilians affected by the Typhoon Yagi in Myanmar
(LANKAPUVATH | COLOMBO) – As a measure of support and solidarity with the people affected by Typhoon Yagi in Myanmar, Foreign Minister Vijitha Herath handed over to the Ambassador of Myanmar in Colombo Marlar Than Htaik a token of a consignment of 227 kgs of Ceylon Tea at a ceremony held at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs on Monday (14 October 2024).
"Sri Lanka donates a consignment of Ceylon Tea to the civilians affected by the Typhoon Yagi in Myanmar"
(LANKAPUVATH | COLOMBO) – Prime Minister Dr. Harini Amarasuriya requested the Thai government’s assistance in rescuing Sri Lankans still detained in cybercrime camps in Myanmar’s Myawaddy region, facilitated by the Myanmar government and the International Organization for Migration (IOM).
"PM requests Thai govt’s support to rescue Sri Lankans in cybercrime camps in Myanmar"
(LANKAPUVATH | COLOMBO) – President Anura Kumara Dissanayake has instructed officials of the Ministry of Finance to take necessary action to provide a monthly interim allowance of Rs. 3,000 to all pensioners, from next week, the President’s Media Division (PMD) said.
"Rs. 3,000 monthly allowance for pensioners from next week"
(LANKAPUVATH | COLOMBO) – Former SSP Shani Abeysekera is to return to the police service on a contract basis, reports say.
"Shani Abeysekara returns to the police service"
(LANKAPUVATH | COLOMBO) – President Anura Kumara Dissanayake held a key meeting with senior officials from both the Sri Lanka Customs Department and the Inland Revenue Department (IRD) at the Presidential Secretariat yesterday (09), the President’s Media Division (PMD) stated.
"President discusses enhancing revenue and efficiency with Customs and IRD officials"
(LANKAPUVATH | COLOMBO) – The Election Commission of Sri Lanka has announced the dates allocated for the marking of postal votes in the General Election 2024.
"Postal voting dates announced for 2024 General Election"