President expresses deep sorrow over tragic train collision in Odisha, India

(LANKAPUVATH | COLOMBO) – President Ranil Wickremesinghe has conveyed his heartfelt condolences to the Prime Minister and the people of India following the tragic multiple train collision in Odisha state. The accident has resulted in a significant loss of lives and numerous injuries.

"President expresses deep sorrow over tragic train collision in Odisha, India"

Sri Lanka cuts policy rates by 250 bp to reduce inflation and boost economic recovery

(LANKAPUVATH | COLOMBO) – The Monetary Board of Sri Lanka’s Central Bank has decided to relax monetary policies and reduce policy interest rates aiming to gradually ease inflationary pressures and to aid recovery of economy, the Central Bank said in its monetary policy review on Thursday.

"Sri Lanka cuts policy rates by 250 bp to reduce inflation and boost economic recovery"

Chinese Foreign Affairs Vice Minister pays courtesy call on President, affirms support for Sri Lanka’s economic recovery

(LANKAPUVATH | COLOMBO) – President Ranil Wickremesinghe received a courtesy call by Sun Weidong, the Vice Minister of Foreign Affairs from the People’s Republic of China. The meeting took place at the Presidential Secretariat yesterday (30) and was attended by officials from both nations.

"Chinese Foreign Affairs Vice Minister pays courtesy call on President, affirms support for Sri Lanka’s economic recovery"

Special stamp and first day cover issued in commemoration of Mr. Arumugan Thondaman

(LANKAPUVATH | COLOMBO) – A special commemorative stamp and first day cover were issued at the Presidential Secretariat yesterday (29), in commemoration of former Minister, Leader and General Secretary of the Ceylon Workers Congress (CWC), the late Mr. Arumugan Thondaman.

"Special stamp and first day cover issued in commemoration of Mr. Arumugan Thondaman"