(LANKAPUVATH | COLOMBO) – Closing ceremony of the 3-month long teacher-training program in STEM subjects under Indian grant assistance for schools in the plantation regions of Sri Lanka was held on 18 October 2024 at the Ministry of Environment, Wildlife, Forest Resources, Water Supply, Plantation and Community Infrastructure.
"STEM Teacher Training Programme for Schools in the Plantation Regions Successfully Concludes"Category: Top Story
(LANKAPUVATH | COLOMBO) – A meeting between Prime Minister Dr. Harini Amarasuriya and Australian High Commissioner to Sri Lanka Mr. Paul Wesley Stephan was held at the Prime Minister’s Office in Colombo Yesterday morning (18).
"Steps to strengthen relations between Sri Lanka and Australia"
(LANKAPUVATH | COLOMBO) – President Anura Kumara Dissanayake has announced that the 2025 Budget proposal will be presented in February or March 2025.
"2025 Budget to be presented in February or March – President"
Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi addresses ceremony in celebration of International Abhidhamma Divas and recognition of Pali as Classical Language
(LANKAPUVATH | COLOMBO) – Prime Minister of India Shri Narendra Modi addressed the International Abhidhamma Divas ceremony at Vigyan Bhavan in New Delhi today, commemorating Lord Buddha’s teachings and the recent recognition of Pali as a classical language by the Government of India.
"Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi addresses ceremony in celebration of International Abhidhamma Divas and recognition of Pali as Classical Language"
Evolving situation in the Middle East and ensuring the safety of the Sri Lankans living in the region
(LANKAPUVATH | COLOMBO) – The escalation of the current conflict in the Middle East has given rise to a critical situation particularly in Lebanon.
"Evolving situation in the Middle East and ensuring the safety of the Sri Lankans living in the region"
(LANKAPUVATH | COLOMBO) – The government has appointed a special committee to assess and manage potential increases in oil prices in response to the ongoing conflict in the Middle East.
"Govt. forms special committee to manage fuel prices amid Middle East tensions"
(LANKAPUVATH | COLOMBO) – Cabinet Spokesperson Minister Vijitha Herath announced that an additional Rs. 3,000 will be added to the monthly pension of government retirees starting next month. This decision, approved by the Cabinet of Ministers, comes as part of an interim allowance to provide immediate financial relief to pensioners.
"Govt. announcement on Rs. 3,000 increment for pensioners"
Sri Lanka donates a consignment of Ceylon Tea to the civilians affected by the Typhoon Yagi in Myanmar
(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"
(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) – Former SSP Shani Abeysekera is to return to the police service on a contract basis, reports say.
"Shani Abeysekara returns to the police service"