(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"Category: LOCAL
(LANKAPUVATH | COLOMBO) – Ranil Willaddarage, the Chairman of Gflock, a prominent ready-made clothing brand in Sri Lanka, has submitted his nomination under the Gas Cylinder party for the Colombo district in this year’s parliamentary elections.
"Famous businessman, Ranil Willaddarage to Colombo from gas cylinder"
(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"
(LANKAPUVATH | COLOMBO) – A total of 139 Officers of the Sri Lanka Army and 1,273 Other Ranks of the Army (Regular Force and Volunteer Force) have been promoted to their respective next ranks in view of the 75th anniversary of the Sri Lanka Army today (10).
"139 officers and 1,273 other ranks promoted to mark 75th army anniversary"
(LANKAPUVATH | COLOMBO) – Sarath Ganegoda has been appointed as the new Chairman of SriLankan Airlines effective from yesterday (09).
"Sarath Ganegoda appointed new chairman of SriLankan Airlines"
(LANKAPUVATH | COLOMBO) – The story of a Sri Lankan worker, who migrated to Australia less than a decade ago and has become a millionaire now, has taken the internet by storm. At the age of 25, Vinul Karunaratne has made enough money to quit and shift full-time to doing gig jobs.
"‘From rags to riches,’ How a Sri Lankan worker became a millionaire in Australia at 25"