Former Provincial Council Representatives from SLPP and UNP Pledge Support for President’s Victory

President Ranil Wickremesinghe announced his candidacy as an independent in the upcoming presidential election, emphasizing his commitment to advancing the country with a fresh vision and unbiased program. He plans to delegate responsibilities to all 10 governing bodies, including the 9 provincial governments and the central government, to carry out his initiatives. He made these remarks during a meeting at …

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National Industrial Policy and 2023-2027 Strategic Plan Prepared to Build a Globally Competitive Industrial Base

Secretary to the Ministry of Industries, Shantha Weerasinghe announced that the “National Industry Policy,” along with the five-year strategic plan for 2023-2027, has been prepared and submitted to the Department of National Planning. This initiative aims to establish a globally competitive national industry base. By 2030, the policy aims to increase the manufacturing sector’s contribution to GDP from 16% to …

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Three Special Committees to Address Potential Global and Iranian Impacts on Sri Lanka

President Ranil Wickremesinghe has arranged to appoint three special committees as a preliminary measure to address the security and economic pressures that may affect Sri Lanka, considering the potential developments in the Middle East and globally, including the assassination of a Hamas political leader in Iran. Accordingly, the President has initiated the formation of a special committee on national security, …

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Youth Organizations, Including Girl Guides, Strengthened to Boost National Progress

President Ranil Wickremesinghe expressed his commitment to enhancing youth organizations, including the Girl Guide Association, Scout Association, Cadet Corps, and Youth Corps, in every aspect. His objective is to foster substantial contributions from young people towards the country’s future. The President highlighted that the government has already allocated the necessary funds for youth programs. As the country’s economy strengthens, the …

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EDB at 45: An odyssey of worthwhile accomplishments

The 1st of August, 2024, marks the 45th anniversary of the Sri Lanka Export Development Board (EDB). The EDB was established in 1979 with the objective of establishing a strong government-level institutional framework to develop and promote Sri Lanka’s exports in order to integrate with the global economy consequent to the adoption of liberal economic policies in 1977, and it has been …

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Interim Secretariat for Truth and Reconciliation Mechanism Website Launched

The Interim Secretariat for Truth and Reconciliation Mechanism (ISTRM) launched its official website at the Chamber Hall, Presidential Secretariat on July 18, 2024. Secretary to the President Mr. Saman Ekanayake was the guest of honour for the web launch. The ISTRM was established to address the post-conflict grievances of Sri Lankan citizens, aiming to facilitate reconciliation, reparation, and sustainable peace …

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FAILURE TO ABIDE BY JUDICIAL DECISION UNDERMINES RULE OF LAW – NPC

Media Release FAILURE TO ABIDE BY JUDICIAL DECISION UNDERMINES RULE OF LAW Much to the consternation of law abiding people the government has announced its decision not to act on the Supreme Court interim order restraining Deshabandu Tennakoon from functioning as the Inspector General of Police. Despite the ruling by the highest court in the land, the government insists that …

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Children at high type 1 diabetes risk if fathers have the condition: Study

A team of scientists has found that a child is nearly twice as likely to develop type 1 diabetes if the father has the condition rather than the mother. This study, the largest of its kind, was published in the journal Diabetologia. The findings indicate that exposure to type 1 diabetes in the womb provides long-term protection against the condition …

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