“Committed to build young generation” – President

(POLONNARUWA, LANKAPUVATH) – President Maithripala Sirisena says he would be committed to build an intelligent young generation which can win the market of scholars, also which consists of self-respect and self-confidence. He added that the Government is providing the required guidance on this regard. He also stated that he would fulfil every responsibility to build the young generation in the country.

"“Committed to build young generation” – President"

“Women’s participation is an essential factor for purity in politics” – President

(COLOMBO, LANKAPUVATH) – “Increasing of the women’s participation in the political sector in order to create a clean, honest and sociable political movement will be an important factor in the future”, says President Maithripala Sirisena.

"“Women’s participation is an essential factor for purity in politics” – President"

Tamil Nadu fishermen demand prosecution of Lankan Navy personnel under Indian law

(TAMIL NADU, LANKAPUVATH) – While the protest against Sri Lankan Navy for shooting down a state fisherman entered the second-day at Rameswaram, one of the major demands placed before the Central Government was to prosecute the Lankan Navy personnel under the Indian law, The New Indian Express reported.

"Tamil Nadu fishermen demand prosecution of Lankan Navy personnel under Indian law"

Sri Lankan and Indonesian Presidents agree to enhance bilateral ties

(INDONESIA, LANKAPUVATH) – President Maithripala Sirisena, who is on a State visit to Indonesia to attend the Indian Ocean Rim Association (IORA) Leaders’ Summit, making a statement after holding bilateral discussion with the Indonesian President Joko Widodo stated that his Government and he himself totally committed to further enhancing the relations in all areas of mutual interest between the two countries.

"Sri Lankan and Indonesian Presidents agree to enhance bilateral ties"

Sri Lanka calls for immediate investigation into death of Indian fisherman

(COLOMBO, LANKAPUVATH) – Fisheries and Aquatic Resources Development Minister Mahinda Amaraweera who has drawn immediate attention to allegations made by Indian fishermen regarding the death of an Indian fisherman, has written to the Defence Ministry Secretary to launch an immediate investigation into the matter to elicit true information.

"Sri Lanka calls for immediate investigation into death of Indian fisherman"