(LANKAPUVATH | COLOMBO) – Sri Lankan President Anura Kumara Dissanayake today extended his heartfelt condolences on the demise of former Indian Prime Minister Dr Manmohan Singh through a special message.
"President Dissanayake expresses condolences over death of Manmohan Singh"Category: LOCAL
(LANKAPUVATH | COLOMBO) –A groundbreaking ceremony was held in Moratuwa today (Dec. 27) for a China aid subsidized housing project for the low income category.
"Ground breaking ceremony for Chinese housing project held"
(LANKAPUVATH | COLOMBO) – H.E. Reuben Gauci, High Commissioner of Malta to Sri Lanka based in New Delhi, paid a courtesy call on the Prime Minister of Sri Lanka, Dr. Harini Amarasuriya, at the Prime Minister’s Office in Colombo. This meeting reaffirmed the commitment of both nations to deepening bilateral relations as they approach the 25th anniversary of their diplomatic partnership in 2025.
"Malta and Sri Lanka Strengthen Ties Ahead of 25th Anniversary of Diplomatic Relations" (LANKAPUVATH | COLOMBO) – President Anura Kumara Dissanayake, in his Christmas Day message, has urged the nation to transcend divisions and embrace the core values of unity, peace, and humanity, as exemplified by Jesus Christ.
"President AKD calls for unity and humanity in Christmas message"
(LANKAPUVATH | COLOMBO) – Prime Minister Dr. Harini Amarasuriya, in her Christmas message, emphasized the essence of the season as a time for “togetherness, gratitude, and peace.”
"Christmas reminds us to reflect, forgive and reconcile – PM Harini"
(LANKAPUVATH | COLOMBO) – Colombo Archbishop Cardinal Malcolm Ranjith shared his Christmas message, extending warm wishes for a joyful and holy celebration.
"“True message of Christ’s birth is the profound humility and simplicity of His birth”"
(LANKAPUVATH | COLOMBO) – Veteran singer – Priya Suriyasena has passed away.
"Veteran singer Priya Suriyasena bids adieu"
President leads discussion on Sri Lanka’s framework for combating money laundering and terrorism financing
(LANKAPUVATH | COLOMBO) – A high-level discussion on the critical preparations for Sri Lanka’s upcoming Mutual Evaluation (ME) by the Asia/Pacific Group on Money Laundering (APG) was held yesterday (23) at the Presidential Secretariat under the patronage of President Anura Kumara Disanayake.
"President leads discussion on Sri Lanka’s framework for combating money laundering and terrorism financing"
(LANKAPUVATH | COLOMBO) – The Sanchi Maha Bodhi Festival has been added to the National Festival Calendar issued by the Government of India by naming the various religious and cultural festivals held in India as National Festivals from this year.
"Sanchi Maha Bodhi festival joins India’s national festival calendar"
(LANKAPUVATH | COLOMBO) – Credit ratings agency Moody’s on Monday raised Sri Lanka’s long-term foreign currency issuer rating to ‘Caa1’ from ‘Ca’ with a stable outlook, after the country’s creditors approved a $12.55 billion debt overhaul last week.
"Moody’s raises Sri Lanka’s rating after debt overhaul approval"