(LANKAPUVATH | COLOMBO) – Dr. IZUMI Hiroto, the head of the Japanese delegation visiting Sri Lanka, lauded the successful completion of the country’s debt restructuring process, noting that it has paved the way for the resumption of Japanese Official Development Assistance (ODA) projects. These projects, which include several initiatives that were suspended last period, are now poised to restart, signaling a renewed phase of cooperation and development.
"Japan Ready to Resume Suspended Official Development Assistance Projects"Category: Top Story
(LANKAPUVATH | COLOMBO) – Donald Trump chose Ohio U.S. Senator J.D. Vance to be his vice presidential running mate, as the Republican Party officially nominated the former president to run again for the White House today at the start of the party’s national convention in Milwaukee.
"Trump gets official Republican nomination for president, picks J.D. Vance for running mate"
(LANKAPUVATH | COLOMBO) – The date for the upcoming Presidential Election will be announced before the end of this month, according to the Chairman of the Elections Commission of Sri Lanka, R.M.A.L. Rathnayake.
"Presidential Election date to be announced this month"
(LANKAPUVATH | COLOMBO) – The Cabinet of Ministers has given the green light to publish in the Government Gazette and then table in parliament for approval the bill prepared to amend a paragraph of the Constitution with regard to the tenure of the President.
"Bill to amend Constitutional clause on President’s term to be gazetted"
(LANKAPUVATH | COLOMBO) – President Ranil Wickremesinghe highlighted the history of the “Urumaya” program, which was initiated in 2002 and 2003 but was subsequently halted due to a court decision. He emphasized that if the program had been implemented 20 years ago, the people of this country could have been granted free land rights earlier. The President further stated that judicial power remains within Parliament and reiterated his longstanding view that the judiciary should not…
"Land Rights Granted Under “Urumaya” Program, Aligned with Land Development Ordinance"
(LANKAPUVATH | COLOMBO) – Substitute Mikel Oyarzabal scored four minutes from time to give Spain a deserved 2-1 Euro 2024 final victory over England on Sunday and a record fourth European crown, as Gareth Southgate’s team lost in their second successive final.
"Spain beat England to clinch record fourth Euro title"
(LANKAPUVATH | COLOMBO) – President’s Counsel Mr. K.A. Parinda Ranasinghe has been appointed as the new Attorney General of Sri Lanka by President Ranil Wickremesinghe.
"Parinda Ranasinghe appointed as new Attorney General"
(LANKAPUVATH | COLOMBO) – The Director-General of the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) Audrey Azoulay will visit Sri Lanka from 16 – 19 July 2024 at the invitation of the Government of Sri Lanka.
"Director General of UNESCO Audrey Azoulay to visit Sri Lanka"
(LANKAPUVATH | COLOMBO) – President Ranil Wickremesinghe inaugurated the flyover connecting Kompanna Veediya and Justice Akbar Mawatha, a short while ago in the presence of the Ministry of Transport and Highways, the President’s Media Division (PMD) said.
"President inaugurates Kompanna Veediya flyover"
US confirms support for Sri Lanka’s efforts to boost exports & improve efficiency for govt. agencies
(LANKAPUVATH | COLOMBO) – USAID Mission Director for Sri Lanka and Maldives, Gabriel Grau highlighted that being a long-term partner and Sri Lanka’s largest export market, the United States supports efforts to boost exports and improve efficiency for businesses and government agencies.
"US confirms support for Sri Lanka’s efforts to boost exports & improve efficiency for govt. agencies"