Measures Needed to Curb Fraud and Corruption by Preventing Irregular Procurement Practices – President

President Anura Kumara Dissanayake emphasized the importance of implementing a procurement plan and strengthening the National Procurement Commission (NPC). The President shared these views in a meeting held at the Presidential Secretariat this morning (28), where he engaged in an in-depth discussion with NPC officials on the current procurement laws and procedures. Officials from the National Procurement Commission informed the …

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Sri Lanka’s third review will come up soon: IMF Director of the Asia and Pacific Department

Claiming that Sri Lanka has come a long way in terms of undertaking reforms which have led to some hard won gains, the International Monetary Fund (IMF) said they could move fast towards the third review which will come up soon. IMF Director of the Asia and Pacific Department Krishna Srinivasan told a special briefing that there is consensus that …

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President Dissanayake Engages with Iranian Ambassador to Strengthen Bilateral Relations

President Anura Kumara Dissanayake met with the Iranian Ambassador, H.E. Dr. Alireza Delkhosh, today (25) at the Presidential Secretariat. During the meeting, the Ambassador conveyed a congratulatory message from the President of Iran H.E. Masoud Pezeshkian. The discussions included the current situation in the Middle East, with President Dissanayake briefing the Ambassador on Sri Lanka’s security situation and highlighting recent …

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EU Delegation Commits to Strengthen Sri Lanka-EU Relations, Extends Presidential Greetings from Key European Leaders

President informs EU Delegation of Enhanced Security Measures for Tourists and Residents in Sri Lanka President Anura Kumara Dissanayake met with the European Union (EU) Delegation, led by EU Ambassador H.E. Carmen Moreno, today (25) at the Presidential Secretariat. The President informed the EU Delegation about Sri Lanka’s current security situation, highlighting recent measures to improve safety for tourists and …

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President Instructs the Ministry of Agriculture and Paddy Marketing Board to Address Rice Price Issue

President Anura Kumara Dissanayake met with officials from the Agriculture and Trade Ministries, along with representatives from the Paddy Marketing Board, today (25) at the Presidential Secretariat. The meeting focused on the current situation regarding rice prices, with extensive discussions on necessary actions. The President provided guidance on urgent measures to address the issue. Secretary to the Prime Minister Pradeep …

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New Zealand High Commissioner Pledges Support for Increased Investments in Sri Lanka

President Anura Kumara Dissanayake met with the High Commissioner of New Zealand, H.E. David Pine, today (25) at the Presidential Secretariat. The High Commissioner congratulated the President on his recent victory and pledged New Zealand’s continued support in building a stronger economy and more effective governance to meet the aspirations of the Sri Lankan people. He expressed his intention of …

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New Zealand High Commissioner Pledges Support for Increased Investments in Sri Lanka

President Anura Kumara Dissanayake met with the High Commissioner of New Zealand, H.E. David Pine, today (25) at the Presidential Secretariat. The High Commissioner congratulated the President on his recent victory and pledged New Zealand’s continued support in building a stronger economy and more effective governance to meet the aspirations of the Sri Lankan people. He expressed his intention of …

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Government to Boost Capacity of Small and Medium Rice Mill Owners to Stabilize Market

President Anura Kumara Dissanayake announced that the government will support small and medium-scale rice mill owners in enhancing their capacity to help stabilize the rice market. He made this statement today (25) during a discussion held with the rice mill owners at the Presidential Secretariat. The President noted that since the government invests significantly in promoting agriculture, irrigation, and fertilizer …

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‘Max hug time three minutes’: New Zealand airport goes viral for limiting goodbyes

The airport’s CEO says hugs lasting longer than three minutes are “really awkward”. Airports and emotional farewells go hand-in-hand, but one hub in New Zealand is cracking down on public displays of affection. Travellers leaving the New Zealand city of Dunedin have been told there’s now a three-minute time limit on goodbye hugs in the airport’s drop-off area, intended to …

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