(LANKAPUVATH | COLOMBO) – The appointment of the new Secretary to the Prime Minister, the Cabinet Secretary and Secretaries for 16 Ministries was held at the Presidential Secretariat today (Nov. 19).
"New secretaries to ministries appointed"Category: LOCAL
(LANKAPUVATH | COLOMBO) – The government of President Anura Kumara Dissanayake reaffirmed its readiness to collaborate with the International Monetary Fund (IMF) to advance Sri Lanka’s economic recovery within the context of the mandate.
"President AKD urges IMF to strike a balance in economic recovery program"
(LANKAPUVATH | COLOMBO) – The swearing-in ceremony of the new Cabinet Ministers of the National People’s Party (NPP) government was held yesterday (Nov. 18) morning at the Presidential Secretariat.
"New Cabinet of Ministers sworn in"
(LANKAPUVATH | COLOMBO) – President Anura Kumara Dissanayake emphasized that the immense power granted to the ministers must be wielded with responsibility.
"Ministers must exercise their unlimited power with responsibility – President"
(LANKAPUVATH | COLOMBO) – Newly appointed Minister of Foreign Affairs, Foreign Employment & Tourism Vijitha Herath assumed duties at the Foreign Ministry yesterday, 18 November 2024 at a simple ceremony. Senior officials of the Ministry were present on the occasion.
"Foreign Minister Vijitha Herath assumes duties" (LANKAPUVATH | COLOMBO) – The Cabinet Ministers of the new government will be sworn in before President Anura Kumara Dissanayake at 10.00 a.m. tomorrow (Nov. 18) at the Presidential Secretariat in Colombo, the President’s Media Division (PMD) said.
"Sri Lanka’s new Cabinet to be sworn in tomorrow"
(LANKAPUVATH | COLOMBO) – A team from the International Monetary Fund (IMF), led by the Senior Mission Chief for Sri Lanka Peter Breuer, will be in Colombo from November 17 to 23.
"IMF team to visit Sri Lanka today for third review under EFF program"
(LANKAPUVATH | COLOMBO) – The National People’s Power (NPP) has already secured a two-thirds majority in Parliament after leading 20 districts and securing a total of 141 seats in the House in the 2024 General Election.
"NPP secures two-thirds majority in Parliament"
(LANKAPUVATH | COLOMBO) – The National Security Council of Israel has removed the severe travel warning for Sri Lanka, after last month calling on Israelis to leave the Arugam Bay area and other beaches in the island’s south and west immediately, citing terrorism threats.
"Israel NSC eases travel warning for SL"
US rescinds security alert on Arugam Bay area: “Sri Lanka is a peaceful, beautiful and friendly destination ahead of the upcoming tourist season” – Foreign Ministry
(LANKAPUVATH | COLOMBO) – The United States today lifted the security alert on the Arugam Bay area, following close collaboration with the Sri Lankan side and the immediate and extensive security measures put in place by the Ministry of Defence, the Ministry of Public Security and related agencies.
"US rescinds security alert on Arugam Bay area: “Sri Lanka is a peaceful, beautiful and friendly destination ahead of the upcoming tourist season” – Foreign Ministry"