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The country needs a political culture that prioritizes national interests over traditional politics
President Ranil Wickremesinghe emphasized the importance of a political culture that prioritizes the nation over traditional politics for the country’s advancement.
Minister Vidura Wickramanayake Announces Return of UK-Colonial Era Antiquities, Including Tara Statue
Buddhasasana, Religious, and Cultural Affairs Minister Vidura Wickramanayake said that many antiquities taken from the country by the United Kingdom during the colonial period, including...
A delegation led by the Speaker of the New Zealand House of Representatives calls on the Speaker of Parliament of Sri Lanka
A delegation led by the Speaker of the New Zealand House of Representatives Rt. Hon. Gerry Brownlee met with the Speaker of Parliament of Sri...
New Zealand Speaker praises Sri Lanka’s economic recovery
Speaker looking at a photograph taken in 1958 when New Zealand Prime Minister Walter Nash and then Minister of Agriculture and Food Philip Gunawardena at...
Vehicle import ban to be lifted by mid August
Finance State Minister Ranjith Siyambalapitiya said that the final decision regarding the lifting of the ban imposed on the import of vehicles will be taken...
Non-striking teachers get salary increment
The Cabinet Spokesman, Minister, Dr. Bandula Gunawardhana said that the salary of a Grade One category teacher who did not engage in the recent strike...
JICA agrees construction of second terminal at Katunayake International Airport - Minister Nimal Siripala de Silva
Hon. Minister of Ports, Shipping, and Aviation - Nimal Siripala de Silva says that JICA has agreed to re-grant the concessional loan scheme to resume...
President Inaugurates First-Ever Department of Cinnamon Development in Karandeniya, Galle
President Ranil Wickremesinghe emphasized that the country’s progress would be undone without the implementation of a proper economic system. He stated that some individuals are...
“Aswesuma” Second Phase Information Census from July 15 to 30
The Welfare Benefits Board informs that the information census of the second phase of the “Aswesuma” welfare benefit program implemented as per the instructions of...
Parties Fail to Win Elections, Attempt to Destabilize Country
Member of Parliament Wajira Abeywardena stated that some parties that failed to win the elections are initiating strikes to destabilize the country.
Current Affairs
President inaugurates his political office
President Ranil Wickremesinghe inaugurated his new political office in Colombo yesterday (06) at an auspicious moment. The office, located on Sir Ernest de Silva Mawatha,...
Global disparities between developing and developed nations have grown due to technology gaps and concerns of weapons of mass destruction
President Ranil Wickremesinghe commended President Yoweri Museveni for assuming leadership at the 19th Non-Aligned Movement (NAM) Summit in Kampala, Uganda.
Districts Allocated Rs. 11,250 Million in Decentralized Budget after 3 Year Hiatus
President Ranil Wickremesinghe announced today that the district decentralized budget for this year amounts to Rs. 11,250 million, marking a significant allocation after a hiatus...
The President Participates in Christmas Carols at the Presidential Secretariat premises
President Ranil Wickremesinghe inaugurated the annual special Christmas carol concert and celebration organized collaboratively by the Presidential Secretariat, the Tourism Development Board, the Armed Forces...
Government pledges support for spice industry revival
President says addressing the 19th Annual General Meeting of the Sri Lanka Spice Council.
Let's collectively advance the 13th Amendment to the Constitution for the future betterment of the nation
Let's collectively advance the 13th Amendment to the Constitution for the future betterment of the nation Pending parliamentary approval, the amendment to the...
Reformative changes are being made to increase the representation of women in politics - President Ranil Wickremesinghe
During a meeting with students from Girls' High School Kandy, President Ranil Wickremesinghe expressed his strong commitment to increasing women's representation in politics through...
President Ranil Wickremesinghe highlights Asia’s significance at the Nikkei Forum on the Future of Asia in Japan
President Ranil Wickremesinghe took the stage at the ‘Nikkei Forum: Future of Asia’ held in Tokyo, Japan today (25). During his address, the President emphasized...
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Cabinet Decisions
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Cabinet Decisions - 09.07.2024
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Cabinet Decisions - 01.07.2024
Cabinet Decisions - 01.07.2024