A Memorandum of Understanding to establish a laboratory with international accreditation facilities with a $15 million investment

A Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) was signed this morning (15) at the Presidential Secretariat between STEMedical of the USA and the Sri Lanka Institute of Biotechnology (SLIBTEC) to establish a laboratory with internationally recognised accreditation. The MoU for this $15 million investment project, conducted under the guidance of the National Initiative for Research and Development Commercialisation (NIRDC), was signed by …

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Pre-Budget Discussions for 2026 Begin

A discussion on the preliminary budget framework and development direction related to the submission of proposals for the 2026 Budget was held this afternoon (16) at the Presidential Secretariat between President Anura Kumara Disanayake and officials of the Ministry of Finance. Accordingly, the President inquired from the Ministry of Finance officials about the current progress in preparing the upcoming budget. …

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Discussion between the President and All Stakeholders in the Export Industry

“As a result of negotiations with the United States, the previously imposed tariff rate was successfully reduced. Discussions are ongoing to secure the maximum possible concessions” – President President Anura Kumara Disanayake stated that, as a result of recent discussions with the United States, the previously imposed reciprocal tariff rate was successfully reduced from 44% to 30%. He further emphasized …

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Discussion on U.S. Tariff Policy

A special discussion on the new tariff policy imposed by the United States was held this morning (10) at the Presidential Secretariat between President Anura Kumara Disanayake and a delegation representing Sri Lanka. Participating in the discussion were Minister of Labour and Deputy Minister of Economic Development Dr. Anil Jayantha Fernando, Secretary to the Ministry of Finance Dr. Harshana Suriyapperuma, …

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President Meets Gates Foundation Delegation

President Anura Kumara Dissanayake today (10) met with Dr. Chris Elias, President of Global Development at the Gates Foundation, for high-level discussions focused on key areas critical to Sri Lanka’s development. The meeting, held at the Presidential Secretariat, explored collaborative efforts in agricultural modernisation, nutrition, digital public infrastructure and rural technological integration. Central to the discussions was the Inclusive Digital …

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National Plan to Establish Daycare Centres for Children with Autism and Neurodevelopmental Disorders

Secretary to the President, Dr. Nandika Sanath Kumanayake, instructed relevant officials to submit a conceptual proposal within two weeks for a joint plan to establish a national mechanism for treatment and day-care centres for children with autism and neurodevelopmental disorders. These instructions were given by the President’s Secretary to the relevant officials during a discussion held yesterday (09) afternoon , …

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TISL expresses deep concern over the inertia in appointing the Chairperson of the RTI Commission

As of July 9, 2025, Sri Lanka’s Right to Information (RTI) remains without a duly appointed Chairperson. The seat has been vacant since the resignation of retired Supreme Court Justice Upaly Abeyrathne in March 2025. The undue delay in the appointment, despite calls by concerned stakeholders, including civil society and media, to expedite the appointment process in view of the …

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New Committee Formed to Identify National Research Priorities

Marking a significant milestone in Sri Lanka’s research and development sector, an ad-hoc committee was established on the 7th of this month (July) for the first time in the country, to identify and prioritise national research needs. The primary objective of this committee is to classify various research initiatives being conducted nationwide according to their priority, based on national development …

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Nita Ambani redefines elegance in a regal blue handcrafted Manish Malhotra saree | See pics

Nita Ambani, whose style sense and love for the classic Indian attire are well-documented, has again left fashionistas impressed with her new look. Overlooking heavily ornamented gowns, the businesswoman-turned-philanthropist recently left everyone awestruck with a gorgeous blue hand-woven Manish Malhotra saree that perfectly expressed the strength of simplicity. A classic drape by Manish Malhotra Nita Ambani wore an exquisite navy …

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