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21/10/2023

A Presidential Election is set to take place in 2024 in accordance with the Constitution of Sri Lanka, President Ranil Wickremesinghe has revealed. Furthermore, the Presidential Election is also set to be followed by a General Election, the Head of State said at a United National Party (UNP) convention held at the Sugathadasa Indoor Stadium this afternoon (21 Oct.). Addressing the Special General Convention of the UNP, President Wickremesinghe emphasized his commitment to bolstering the country’s economy by positioning Sri Lanka as a smart nation....

A Presidential Election is set to take place in 2024 in accordance with the Constitution of Sri Lanka, President Ranil Wickremesinghe has revealed.

20/10/2023

A man of Sri Lankan origins living in Australia has pleaded guilty to obtaining financial advantage by deception in a bid to put on T20 cricket tournaments featuring high-profile international players. MORE.. Source link

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20/10/2023

Vietnamese President Vo Van Thuong expressed Vietnam’s willingness to serve as a bridge for enhancing relations between Southeast Asia and Sri Lanka. He emphasized that Vietnam is committed to taking the initiative in strengthening economic, social and cultural ties between Sri Lanka and Vietnam. President Ranil Wickremesinghe engaged in bilateral talks with President Vo Van Thuong during the “Belt and Road Initiative” (BRI) international forum in Beijing yesterday (18)....

Vietnamese President Vo Van Thuong expressed Vietnam’s willingness to serve as a bridge for enhancing relations between Southeast Asia and Sri Lanka.

18/10/2023

Agreement to be signed to provide Huawei’s support for the digitization of Sri Lankan schools. Mr. Simon Lin, Senior Vice President of Huawei technologies and President of Huawei Asia Pacific, announced his company’s readiness to support an annual study program aimed at nurturing software and hardware engineers in Sri Lanka. He mentioned that Huawei has already initiated collaborations with several Sri Lankan universities, not only in academic assistance but also in providing technology and infrastructure....

Agreement to be signed to provide Huawei’s support for the digitization of Sri Lankan schools.

17/10/2023

Sri Lanka will host the 2024 UN Vesak Day, Minister of Buddha Sasana and Cultural Affairs – Vidura Wickremenayake says. A programme will be held to exchange delegations between China and Sri Lanka to further develop the Buddhist religious and cultural relationship between the two countries. Source link

Sri Lanka will host the 2024 UN Vesak Day, Minister of Buddha Sasana and Cultural Affairs – Vidura Wickremenayake says.

15/10/2023

President Ranil Wickremesinghe delivered a speech at the dinner hosted by the Geopolitical Cartographer, an international research foundation specializing in the Indian Ocean, under the theme ‘Emerging New Order in the Indian Ocean Region’ at the Colombo City Center yesterday (13), addressing the ongoing conflict between Hamas and Israel. In his speech, he emphasized the importance of the current situation and its potential impact on the global order....

President Ranil Wickremesinghe delivered a speech at the dinner hosted by the Geopolitical Cartographer, an international research foundation specializing in

14/10/2023

With the tussle over appointing a new IGP escalating, C.D. Wickramaratne has been given a three-week extension as the IGP by President Ranil Wickremesinghe. The extension has been granted as his three-month extension expired on October 09. Wickramaratne’s term as the IGP ended on June 26 this year after a couple of extensions. The Sri Lanka Police, responsible for maintaining public law and order and preventing crime and terrorism, has been without an Inspector General of Police (IGP) for four months, while the country faces a rising crime rate that includes shootings and killings in broad daylight....

With the tussle over appointing a new IGP escalating, C.D. Wickramaratne has been given a three-week extension as the IGP by President Ranil Wickremesinghe.

13/10/2023

President Ranil Wickremesinghe, addressing the 2023 National Information Technology Conference (NITC-2023), has underscored the importance of improving digital infrastructure, availability of capital in the financial sector and addressing the digital divide. MORE.. Source link

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13/10/2023

Mr. Jagath Kumara, Chairman of the Sectoral Oversight Committee on Open and Responsible Government, announced plans to enhance Sri Lanka’s public institutions and create user-friendly guidelines.
He emphasized that input from the public, government officials and scholars will be sought in developing these guidelines. Mr. Kumara made these remarks during a news conference held at the Presidential Media Center under the theme, ‘Collective Path to a Stable Country’ where he discussed the committee’s role in addressing issues related to government institutions, transparency and accountability....

He emphasized that input from the public, government officials and scholars will be sought in developing these guidelines.

12/10/2023

The final rites of veteran artiste Jackson Anthony will take place at 03.00 p.m. today at the St. Peter & Paul’s Church in Ragama. The remains of the actor which were placed at a private funeral parlour in Colombo were brought to his residence in Kadawatha yesterday (11). Hundreds of thousands of people including artistes, politicians, religious leaders and others came to pay their last respects to the late actor....

09/10/2023

Sri Lanka is deeply concerned about the attacks and escalation of violence and the resulting loss of life in Israel and Palestine, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs said. In a statement, it said Sri Lanka calls for an immediate halt to violence and calls on all parties to exercise maximum restraint to prevent further civilian casualties. “The Sri Lanka Missions in Tel Aviv and Ramallah are monitoring the situation closely and are in contact with Sri Lankans living in the affected areas....

Sri Lanka is deeply concerned about the attacks and escalation of violence and the resulting loss of life in Israel and Palestine, the Ministry of Foreign

08/10/2023

President Ranil Wickremesinghe unveiled an ambitious 10-year initiative aimed at boosting agriculture and tourism in the Eastern Province, with a particular focus on the development of Trincomalee. MORE.. Source link

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06/10/2023

Showers or thundershowers will occur at times in Western, Sabaragamuwa, Southern and North-western provinces and in Kandy and Nuwara-Eliya districts, the Department of Meteorology says. Meanwhile, fairly heavy showers of over 50mm can be expected at some places in Galle, Matara, Kalutara and Ratnapura districts. Showers or thundershowers are possible in parts of Eastern and Uva provinces, and in Polonnaruwa, Matale and Mullaitivu districts during the evening or night....

Showers or thundershowers will occur at times in Western, Sabaragamuwa, Southern and North-western provinces and in Kandy and Nuwara-Eliya districts, the

05/10/2023

Prime Minister Dinesh Gunawardena, while thanking the Asian Development Bank for the assistance provided to agriculture, rural small and medium sectors and other development projects, urged the regional funding agency to initiate new projects on areas such as renewable energy, digitalization, and public transport systems, especially the railways. He said this when ADB Country Director Takafumi Kadono called on him at the Prime Minister’s Office in Colombo (October 3)....

Prime Minister Dinesh Gunawardena, while thanking the Asian Development Bank for the assistance provided to agriculture, rural small and medium sectors and

02/10/2023

President Wickremesinghe extends congratulations and hopes for stronger bilateral ties with new Maldivian President
In a significant diplomatic gesture, President Ranil Wickremesinghe extended warm congratulations to Dr. Mohamed Muizzu, the newly elected President of the Maldives, solidifying the bonds of friendship and cooperation between the two countries. President Wickremesinghe conveyed his felicitations to President Muizzu through a personal telephone call, demonstrating the importance of the occasion....

In a significant diplomatic gesture, President Ranil Wickremesinghe extended warm congratulations to Dr. Mohamed Muizzu, the newly elected President of the

01/10/2023

SINOPEC has announced a revision of their fuel prices effective from 6.00 p.m. today (Oct. 01). Accordingly, the price of 92 Octane Petrol remains unchanged at Rs. 358 per litre, while the price of 95 Octane Petrol has been increased by Rs. 06. The price of Auto Diesel has been increased by Rs. 10 and Super Diesel by Rs. 61, with effect from 6.00 p.m....

SINOPEC has announced a revision of their fuel prices effective from 6.00 p.m. today (Oct. 01).

29/09/2023

Acting Finance Minister Shehan Semasinghe announced that negotiations to secure the second tranche of funding from the International Monetary Fund (IMF) are progressing positively. He emphasized that the government’s economic reform efforts are currently under evaluation by the IMF. Furthermore, Minister Semasinghe noted that discussions to finalize the staff level agreement required for receiving the second instalment are anticipated to take place after President Ranil Wickremesinghe’s official visit to Germany....

Acting Finance Minister Shehan Semasinghe announced that negotiations to secure the second tranche of funding from the International Monetary Fund (IMF) are

29/09/2023

Legendary actor Sir Michael Gambon has died aged 82, his family has said. The Dublin-born star worked in TV, film, theatre and radio over his six-decade career. He won four Baftas. His widow Lady Gambon and son Fergus said their “beloved husband and father” died peacefully in hospital with his family by his side, following a bout of pneumonia. Sir Michael’s family had moved to London when he was a child but he made his very first stage performance in Ireland, in a production of Othello in Dublin in 1962....

Legendary actor Sir Michael Gambon has died aged 82, his family has said.

28/09/2023

Defense Ministry has issued an announcement on renewing the fi****ms licenses of individuals and institutions for 2024. MORE.. Source link

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27/09/2023

President Ranil Wickremesinghe, in his address at the 2023 Commercial Mediation Symposium at Colombo’s Hilton Hotel, emphasized the need for a cultural shift towards efficient dispute resolution in Sri Lanka. He acknowledged the long-standing reliance on trial courts and stressed the importance of embracing alternate dispute resolution methods. Highlighting the government’s commitment, he mentioned the establishment of the Alternate Dispute Resolution Center in 2018 and expressed support for its continued growth....

President Ranil Wickremesinghe, in his address at the 2023 Commercial Mediation Symposium at Colombo’s Hilton Hotel, emphasized the need for a cultural shift

26/09/2023

The Sectoral Oversight Committee on Alleviating the Impact of the Economic Crisis has instructed the Department of Samurdhi Development to conduct a quick survey to identify other poverty-stricken families who need to be empowered. This was taken into discussion when the Sectoral Oversight Committee on Alleviating the Impact of the Economic Crisis met in Parliament on Sep. 19 chaired by MP Gamini Waleboda Member of Parliament....

The Sectoral Oversight Committee on Alleviating the Impact of the Economic Crisis has instructed the Department of Samurdhi Development to conduct a quick

25/09/2023

The fifth Asia Pacific Forum of Ministers and Environment Authorities, the largest regional environmental event in the Asia Pacific region, will convene in Colombo from October 3rd to October 6th, according to the President s Media Division. MORE.. Source link

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19/09/2023

State Minister of Highways, Mr. Siripala Gamlath, announced the government's plan to resume construction of Sri Lanka's halted road system. Funding will be allocated in the upcoming budget, ensuring swift completion and delivery to the public. He made this statement during a news conference at the Presidential Media Centre on the theme Collective Path to a Stable Country’ yesterday (18)....

State Minister of Highways, Mr. Siripala Gamlath, announced the government's plan to resume construction of Sri Lanka's halted road system. Funding will be

18/09/2023

The Embassy of Sri Lanka in Seoul, in collaboration with the Korea Institute of Registered Architects (KIRA), organized a special viewing of the film “Bawa’s Garden” on 14th September 2023 at the Embassy premises, as a part of the 15th Seoul International Architecture Film Festival. The documentary film, directed by Clara Kraft Isono features the work of Sri Lankan architect Geoffrey Bawa, who was internationally recognized as a pioneer of the tropical modernist style....

The Embassy of Sri Lanka in Seoul, in collaboration with the Korea Institute of Registered Architects (KIRA), organized a special viewing of the film “Bawa’s

17/09/2023

Sri Lanka’s overall money laundering and terrorism financing risk has been rated as “medium” as per the national assessment done by the Financial Intelligence Unit of the Central Bank of Sri Lanka. This was revealed by the Financial Intelligence Unit of the Central Bank of Sri Lanka (CBSL) via the publication of the sanitized report of the 2021/2022 National risk Assessment on Money Laundering and Terrorism Financing....

Sri Lanka’s overall money laundering and terrorism financing risk has been rated as “medium” as per the national assessment done by the Financial Intelligence

16/09/2023

Select Committee of Parliament to Immediately Control and Eradicate the Rapidly Spreading Drug Menace in the Country has called for Public Proposals and Views. It has been called for by the Select Committee of Parliament to look into and identify the mechanisms to be implemented in order to immediately control and eradicate the rapidly spreading drug menace in the country and to submit observations and recommendations to Parliament in that regard has been appointed by a motion passed by the Parliament on 08 th June 2023....

Select Committee of Parliament to Immediately Control and Eradicate the Rapidly Spreading Drug Menace in the Country has called for Public Proposals and Views.

15/09/2023

Manusha Nanayakkara, the Minister of Labour and Foreign Employment, confirmed that the existing 9% employee benefit related to the Employee Provident Fund will remain unchanged. The Minister also emphasized that taxation is not levied on the funds held by members of the Employees’ Provident Fund. Instead, it is imposed as a percentage of 14 percent on the profits generated from the fund’s investments....

Manusha Nanayakkara, the Minister of Labour and Foreign Employment, confirmed that the existing 9% employee benefit related to the Employee Provident Fund

15/09/2023

Notorious underworld figure Nadun Chinthaka, alias Harak Kata , was reportedly admitted to the Colombo National Hospital this afternoon (14 Sep.) after suffering from a heart attack. MORE.. Source link

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12/09/2023

Sri Lanka is slated to sign the Treaty on the Prohibition of Nuclear Weapons (TPNW) at a ceremony due to be held in relation to the said Treaty, parallel to the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA). MORE.. Source link

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11/09/2023

The President Ranil Wickremesinghe said that he expects to provide a health insurance to every citizen of the country. President Wickremesinghe also announced plans to establish the first non-government Medical Faculty in Sri Lanka, a significant step towards expanding medical education opportunities. President Wickremesinghe delivered a compelling address during the commemoration of Joseph Fraser Ninewells Hospital’s centennial anniversary at the hospital premises held last Friday (8) reiterated the need for Sri Lanka to excel in healthcare to attract medical tourists and bolster the nation’s healthcare sector....

The President Ranil Wickremesinghe said that he expects to provide a health insurance to every citizen of the country.