In a move to ensure the Maha Sangha fulfills its constitutional duty of securing the Sambuddha Sasana, President Ranil Wickremesinghe has established a Bhikshu Coordinating Centre at the Presidential Secretariat. This Centre was inaugurated today (17th) under the patronage of the Thrainikayika Maha Sangha, with the coordination of the Secretary to the President Saman Ekanayake. The creation of this Centre …
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The 5th Sri Lanka – USA Partnership Dialogue concluded on 12 July 2024 in Washington, D.C. The Sri Lanka delegation was led by Secretary of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs Aruni Wijewardane and the USA side was led by Acting Under Secretary for Political Affairs of the U.S. Department of State John Bass. The Sri Lanka delegation included Ambassador Mahinda Samarasinghe …
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Sri Lanka Purchasing Managers’ Index for Manufacturing (PMI – Manufacturing) recorded an index value of 56.6 in June 2024, indicating an expansion in manufacturing activities. All the sub-indices, except for employment, remained above the neutral threshold during the month. The expansion in New Orders and Production was mainly due to the growth in the manufacture of food and beverages sector. Stock of Purchases also expanded, in …
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Minister of Power and Energy, Kanchana Wijesekera highlighted that following the revision of electricity prices, there is potential for a reduction of approximately 20% in the prices of goods and services in the market. The Minister further urged the business community to alleviate the burden on the public by lowering prices, starting from midnight on the day of the electricity …
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The government has planned an island-wide newspaper article competition to educate school students about the Financial Management Bills and the Economic Transformation Bills. This initiative aims to raise awareness and engagement among the youth on these crucial topics. The theme of the competition is “My Country Developed by 2048 through Formal Public Financial Management and Sustainable Economic Transformation”. Winners and …
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The public can enter all the matches of the upcoming Women’s T20 Asia Cup 2024 ‘free of charge.’ Accordingly, the gates at the RDICS in Dambulla will be kept open for the public to enter the ground and witness the games. The tournament will commence on July 19, 2024, with the UAE taking on Nepal at 2 p.m. and India …
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Media Release Sri Lanka Cricket will host the Annual Conference of the International Cricket Council (ICC) in Sri Lanka from July 19th to 22nd, 2024. The mega cricket conference will bring together over 220 delegates from 108 ICC member countries from across the world, covering regions such as Africa, the Americas, Asia, East Asia Pacific, and Europe. The pinnacle gathering …
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Secretary to the Ministry of Agriculture and Plantation Industries, B.L.A.J. Dharmakeerthi, highlighted a significant resurgence in the agricultural export sector during the first half of 2024, surpassing performance in the preceding two years. He attributed this growth to decisive actions taken to counter the decline in agricultural export earnings observed in 2023 compared to 2022. Addressing the press briefing titled …
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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 the statue of Tara, will be returned to Sri Lanka. The minister pointed out that an education system that suits the country and culture should be created in a manner that instills a sense of …
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President Ranil Wickremesinghe emphasized the importance of a political culture that prioritizes the nation over traditional politics for the country’s advancement. He underscored that all political leaders, both in government and opposition, bear significant responsibility and must support initiatives aimed at improving the national economy. The President also emphasized that the responsibilities of all political leaders, from both the government …
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