Honourable Anura Kumara Dissanayake was sworn in as the 9th Executive President of the Democratic Socialist Republic of Sri Lanka today (23). He was ceremonially sworn in before Chief Justice Jayantha Jayasuriya at the Presidential Secretariat in Colombo. Following the swearing in ceremony, President Anura Kumara Dissanayake addressed the nation; “The most fundamental aspect of democracy in our country is …
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Dr. Nandika Sanath Kumanayake was appointed by Hon. President Anura Kumara Dissanayake as the new Secretary to the President at the Presidential Secretariat today (23). Dr. Nandika Sanath Kumanayake joined the government service as an Assistant Superintendent of Sri Lanka Customs in 1997. He studied at Rahula College, Matara, and obtained his BSc degree with first-class honors from the University …
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Mr. H.S. Sampath Thuyacontha, a retired Air Vice Marshal of the Sri Lanka Air Force has been appointed as the new Secretary to the Ministry of Defence. The appointment was made by President Anura Kumara Dissanayake, under the authority vested in him by Section 52 (I) of the Constitution of the Democratic Socialist Republic of Sri Lanka. Mr. Thuyacontha holds …
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In accordance with Sub-Article 52 (1) of the Constitution of the Democratic Socialist Republic of Sri Lanka, Honourable President Anura Kumara Dissanayake has appointed Mr. D.W.R.B. Seneviratne as the Secretary to the Ministry of Public Security. Mr. Ravi Seneviratne, a retired Senior Deputy Inspector General of Police, holds a Master’s Degree in Human Rights from the University of Colombo. He …
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Sri Lanka have announced their 15-member squad for the ICC Women’s T20 World Cup 2024. As expected, Sri Lanka’s inspirational leader Chamari Athapaththu is at the helm of the unit. The squad is largely similar to the one that helped Sri Lanka to their first-ever Women’s Asia Cup title win in July this year, with Inoka Ranaweera’s inclusion. Ranaweera last …
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The Sri Lanka Cricket Selection Committee selected the below-given 15-member squad to take part in the ICC Women’s T20 World Cup, which will be held in the UAE from 3rd to 20th October 2024. The Minister of Sports and Youth Affairs approved the squad. The team will leave for the UAE on September 23, 2024. The Squad Traveling Reserve 1) …
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The Attorney General informed the Supreme Court today (20) that there are no current plans to arrest former Director of the Criminal Investigation Department (CID) Shani Abeysekara and former Senior Deputy Inspector General of Police Ravi Seneviratne in connection with investigations regarding the Easter Sunday attacks. This was stated during the hearing of fundamental rights petitions filed by Ravi Seneviratne …
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National Executive Committee member of the People’s Struggle Alliance, Wasantha Mudalige today (20) filed a Fundamental Rights petition before the Supreme Court seeking an order preventing the authorities from entering into any agreement relating to the restructuring of public debts. The Minister of Finance, the Secretary to the Ministry of Finance, the Governor of the Central Bank of Sri Lanka …
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President Ranil Wickremesinghe emphasized that discussions with private bondholders have successfully concluded, marking a significant step in freeing the country from bankruptcy. He further stated that an official acknowledgment of Sri Lanka’s recovery from bankruptcy is expected soon, along with the swift implementation of plans to advance the country. The President made these remarks during a meeting with the Executive …
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President Ranil Wickremesinghe emphasized that discussions with private bondholders have successfully concluded, marking a significant step in freeing the country from bankruptcy. He further stated that an official acknowledgment of Sri Lanka’s recovery from bankruptcy is expected soon, along with the swift implementation of plans to advance the country. The President made these remarks during a meeting with the Executive …
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