(LANKAPUVATH | COLOMBO) – President’s Secretary Mr. Saman Ekanayake has responded to a letter from the Bar Association of Sri Lanka (BASL) regarding the appointment of the new Attorney General following the retirement of Mr. Sanjay Rajaratnam, PC, according to the President’s Media Division.
"President’s Secretary responds to BASL on Attorney General appointment process"Category: Top Story
(LANKAPUVATH | COLOMBO) – President Ranil Wickremesinghe, reflecting on the destruction of his home by fire two years ago, emphasized the importance of having a secure home. This realization prompted him to launch a program aimed at granting full ownership of homes to 250,000 residents living in flats in Colombo.
"President Unveils “Randora Urumaya” Program to Grant Housing Rights to 50,000 Low-Income Families"
(LANKAPUVATH | COLOMBO) – The Welfare Benefits Board has informed that the information census of the second phase of the “Aswesuma” welfare benefit program implemented as per the instructions of President Ranil Wickremesinghe will be conducted from July 15 to 30.
"“Aswesuma” second phase information census to begin next week"
(LANKAPUVATH | COLOMBO) – Kathiravelu Shanmugam Kugathasan of the Illankai Tamil Arasu Kadchi (ITAK) was sworn in as a Member of Parliament this morning (09).
"Shanmugam Kugathasan sworn in as MP"
(LANKAPUVATH | COLOMBO) – The newly appointed World Bank Country Director for Sri Lanka, Nepal and Maldives David Sislen on Thursday called on President Rani Wickremesinghe and vowed to support the debt-trapped island nation’s journey towards prosperity.
"New WB Country Director meets President; vows to back revival of economy"
India Supplements Transit Housing Construction Project at Madhu Shrine, Mannar, with Additional Funds
(LANKAPUVATH | COLOMBO) – High Commissioner of India, H.E Santosh Jha and Secretary, Ministry of Urban Development and Housing Mr. W.S. Sathyananda signed and exchanged diplomatic letters on 02 July 2024 to formalize modalities related to the Low Cost Transit Housing Construction Project at Madhu Shrine, Mannar, consequent to the decision of Government of India (GOI) to provide an additional grant of around SLR 100 million for the project. GOI’s total commitment to the project…
"India Supplements Transit Housing Construction Project at Madhu Shrine, Mannar, with Additional Funds"
(LANKAPUVATH | COLOMBO) – President Ranil Wickremesinghe stressed the importance of those entering the teaching profession dedicating themselves to the future generation, noting that education in a country cannot thrive without discipline.
"Strict measures against disruption of school education – President"
(LANKAPUVATH | COLOMBO) – SSSri Lankan athletes Tharushi Karunaratne and Dilhani Lekamge have qualified to compete at the 2024 Paris Olympic Games.
"Tharushi – Dilhani qualify for 2024 Olympics"
Sri Lanka among first middle-income countries to utilize new debt sustainability analysis framework – President
(LANKAPUVATH | COLOMBO) – President Ranil Wickremesinghe announced that Sri Lanka is among the first middle-income countries to utilize the new debt sustainability analysis framework, introduced specifically for middle-income nations, to undertake debt restructuring.
"Sri Lanka among first middle-income countries to utilize new debt sustainability analysis framework – President"
(LANKAPUVATH | COLOMBO) – The Speaker of the Parliament Mahinda Yapa Abeywardena announced to the Parliament today (02) that a vacancy in the Membership of the Parliament has occurred with effect from the 30 June 2024 in terms of the provisions of Article 66(a) of the Constitution due to the death of Trincomalee District MP Rajavarothiam Sampanthan.
"Speaker announces vacant MP seat in Parliament due to passing of R. Sampanthan"