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A discussion organized by the Ministry of Environment on the progress of the Parliamentary bill prepared to ensure the rights of indigenous community and to resolve existing legal issues regarding their fundamental rights was held at the Parliament Complex with the participation of Prime Minister Dr. Harini Amarasuriya yesterday (22). ...
Current Affairs - news.lk
5 days ago · As severe weather conditions threaten several areas in the island, the Sri Lanka Navy proactively deployed 02 relief teams on 15 th January 2025, to the vulnerable area of Buddhangala in Padaviya, Anuradhapura. These teams are actively engaged in disaster relief operations, working tirelessly to provide necessary aid and support to affected communities.
Parliament
2 days ago · In a statement, the Director of Legislative Services and Director of Communications (Acting) of Parliament, Mr. Jayalath Perera, has emphasized the following points in relation to reports published in the media regarding the title of ‘’Dr.’’ mentioned before the name of the Minister of Justice and National Integration, Attorney …
2025 Budget to be presented on February 17th - news.lk
Jan 2, 2025 · Budget debate to be held for 26 days from February 18th to March 21st; First reading of Appropriation Bill 2025 on January 9th; It was decided at the meeting of the Committee on Parliamentary Business held in Parliament recently under the patronage of the Speaker Hon. Dr. Jagath Wickramaratne that the debate on the Appropriation Bill for the year 2025 (Budget Debate) will be held from February ...
New Year Message from President - news.lk
As Sri Lankans, we step into 2025 with the dawn of a new era, a time when the dreams of prosperity that our nation and its people have long cherished begin to materialize. The parliamentary elections of 2024 enabled us to establish a government with a strong majority, earning the trust of people ...
New Year Message from Prime Minister - news.lk
Jan 1, 2025 · This year has been a truly transformative year for us Sri Lankans. The citizens of this country have chosen change a clean and people centered political culture and empathetic society, unity as opposed to division. As a responsible government, we remain committed to uplifting the nation in various ...
The book " Economic Policy Lessons for New Sri Lanka " is launched
Jan 15, 2025 · The book Economic Policy Lessons for New Sri Lanka, written by Dr. H. N. Thenuwara, was presented to the Minister of Labour and Deputy Minister of Economic Development, Professor Anil Jayantha Fernando, and the Deputy Minister of Finance and Planning, Dr. Harshana Suriyapperuma, at the Ministry of Finance recently (14).
Twenty-seven Sri Lankan victims of human trafficking rescued …
Dec 18, 2024 · The Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Foreign Employment, and Tourism, in coordination with Sri Lanka Missions in Myanmar and Thailand, successfully facilitated the repatriation of 27 Sri Lankans who had been lured into cybercrime operations and became victims of …
Indian High Commissioner Meets Sri Lankan Prime Minister
Dec 13, 2024 · His Excellency Santosh Jha, High Commissioner of India to Sri Lanka, held a meeting with the Prime Minister of Sri Lanka, Dr. Harini Amarasuriya, at the Prime Minister’s Office today.
Tourist Arrivals Exceed 2 Million After 5 Years - news.lk
Dec 27, 2024 · The 2,000,000 th tourist for 2024 arrived yesterday morning at the Bandaranaike International Airport on flight UL 403 from Bangkok.. To welcome the milestone tourist, Deputy Minister of Tourism Dr. Ruwan Ranasinghe, along with the Chairman of the Sri Lanka Tourism Promotion Bureau, Buddhika Hewawasam, were present at the airport.