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Kamindu Mendis equals Don Bradman’s record in second Test

Hosts produce a dominant display as batter reaches 1,000 runs in just eight Tests New Zealand were flailing at 22-2 and trailing by 580 on Friday against a dominant Sri Lankan batting attack that saw middle-order maestro Kamindu Mendis reach...

KOICA Commits Unwavering Support to Strengthen Government Transparency Initiative

The Korea International Cooperation Agency (KOICA) has pledged its full support for the transparency initiative of the current government. This commitment was made by a delegation of high-ranking KOICA officials during a meeting with Secretary to the President Dr. Nandika...
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Senior DIG Priyantha Weerasooriya Appointed Acting Inspector General of Police

President Anura Kumara Dissanayake has appointed Senior DIG Priyantha Weerasooriya as the Acting Inspector General of Police (IGP). This decision was made under the constitutional powers vested in the President. The official appointment letter was handed to him by Secretary...

The Central Bank of Sri Lanka maintains policy interest rates at their current levels

The Monetary Policy Board of the Central Bank of Sri Lanka, at its meeting held on 26 September 2024, decided to maintain the Standing Deposit Facility Rate (SDFR) and the Standing Lending Facility Rate (SLFR) of the Central Bank at...

Japan Expresses Full Commitment to Supporting the New Government’s Anti-Corruption Program

The Japanese Ambassador to Sri Lanka, MIZUKOSHI Hideaki, affirmed that the Japanese government is committed to fully supporting efforts to combat corruption and irregularities, a key priority of Hon. President Anura Kumara Dissanayake’s administration. He expressed readiness to continue close...

Roads around Fort President’s House Now open to the Public

President Anura Kumara Dissanayake has ordered the reopening of roads around the Colombo Fort President’s House, which had previously been closed due to roadblocks. The President’s House and its surrounding area had been classified as a high-security zone and were...

World Record: Kamindu Makes History With 8th Consecutive Half-Century

Sri Lankan batter Kamindu Mendis set a huge world record on Thursday (September 26) at the Galle International Cricket Stadium during the first day of play in the second Test match between Sri Lanka and New Zealand as he continued...

Issuing of visa now available under previous system – Minister of Public Security

The government has taken action to resume the issuing of visas under the previous system, beginning from 12.00 midnight today (26). Minister of Public Security, Vijitha Herath said all foreigners will now be able to apply for visas under the...

World Bank Pledges Support to President AKD

The World Bank Group has extended its warm congratulations to Honourable Anura Kumara Dissanayake on his election as the 9th Executive President of Sri Lanka. In an official letter, Martin Raiser, Vice President for the South Asia Region of the...

Presidential Subsidy Initiative Supports Farmers and Fishermen

Allocate Rs. 25,000 per hectare for the Maha season as a fertilizer subsidy. Implement a fuel subsidy specifically for fishermen. Honourable President Anura Kumara Dissanayake has instructed the Treasury to provide an allowance of Rs. 25,000 per hectare to paddy...
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