President Wickremesinghe advocates expansion of Sri Lankan Confectionery Industry and Cocoa cultivation

President Ranil Wickremesinghe, addressing the 30th Annual General Meeting of the Lanka Confectionary Manufacturers Association (LCMA) yesterday (24) at Cinnamon Grand Hotel, Colombo emphasized the potential for Sri Lanka to become a global player in the confectionery industry. He encouraged Sri Lankan confectioners to expand their horizons and tap into international markets. Acknowledging the success […]

Global disparities between developing and developed nations have grown due to technology gaps and concerns of weapons of mass destruction Featured

President Ranil Wickremesinghe commended President Yoweri Museveni for assuming leadership at the 19th Non-Aligned Movement (NAM) Summit in Kampala, Uganda. He highlighted the current global challenges, including the humanitarian crisis in Gaza, the shift in the post-Cold War order, and emerging multipolar dynamics. President Wickremesinghe emphasized the need for NAM to reinvent itself, transforming into […]

President vows to facilitate meeting with the IMF for clarification of doubts or alternative proposals

President Ranil Wickremesinghe extended an invitation to all political party leaders in the Parliament to engage in discussions with the Managing Director of the International Monetary Fund (IMF) on the implementation of the agreement with the IMF. Emphasizing the importance of unity in leading the country to success, he highlighted that withdrawing from the agreement […]

The Uma Oya project reaches a major milestone – 120 MW of new electricity capacity to be added to the National Grid in February – Minister of State for Irrigation Shasheendra Rajapaksa

State Minister of Irrigation, Mr. Shasheendra Rajapaksa, has outlined ambitious plans to increase the country’s electricity generation and food production in 2024. Speaking at a Press Briefing held at the Presidential Media Centre (PMC) on the theme ‘Collective path to a stable country’ today (26), State Minister Rajapaksa announced that the Uma Oya project is […]

Fifth Session of the Ninth Parliament to commence on February 07

The President Hon. Ranil Wickremesinghe prorogued the Parliament in accordance with the powers vested in him with Article 70 (1) of the Constitution with effect from midnight today (26)  announcing that the fifth session of the Ninth Parliament will commence on February 07 at 10.30 am. According to subsections (a) and (b) of Article 33 […]

Sectoral Oversight Committee on International Relations looks into matters relating to Sri Lanka and the Non-Aligned Movement

The Sectoral Oversight Committee on International Relations, which met on 24.01.2024, drew its attention towards Sri Lanka and the Non-Aligned Movement. Furthermore, the particular regarding the participation of Sri Lanka at the 19th Summit of the Non-Aligned Movement (NAM) in Kampala, Uganda was also discussed at the Committee meeting held. The Committee to which Member of […]

1927 helpline introduced as lifeline for drug-dependent individuals seeking rehabilitation

In a significant stride towards combating drug addiction and aiding those in need, a media briefing was held yesterday(26)at the Light House Galley, Colombo to announce the launch of the 1927 helpline, designed to serve as a crucial lifeline for drug-dependent individuals seeking rehabilitation. The event was chaired by the Commander of the Navy, Vice […]

Litro Gas contributes another 1.5 billion to the Treasury

Litro Gas Company’s profits for the year 2023, totalling Rs. 1.5 billion, was officially handed over to the Sri Lanka Insurance Corporation, the company’s parent entity, during a ceremony held at the Presidential Secretariat today (26). Mr. Muditha Peiris, Chairman of Litro Gas Company, presented the cheque to Mr. Sagala Ratnayaka, the President’s Senior Adviser […]

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