Let’s Leave Individualism and Partisanship Aside: Moving Forward Together for the Country

President Ranil Wickremesinghe stressed that, at present unity and prioritizing the nation, over individual interests or party affiliations are crucial for moving forward together. Addressing the first rally in the “Victory through Unity” (Ekwa Jayagamu) series organized by Minister of Power and Energy Kanchana Wijesekara and titled “Victory through Unity – Matara District (Ekwa Jayagamu – Api Matara),” at Matara …

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Efforts Aimed at Farmer Upliftment to Drive National Development

President Ranil Wickremesinghe declared a Rs.25 million allocation for the restoration of tanks in the Divisional Secretariat Division, which issues the highest number of deeds under the “Urumaya” freehold land deeds program. He highlighted that these efforts are geared towards supporting farmers and advancing the country’s development. The President made these remarks while addressing the symbolic ceremony for the distribution …

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JSA convenes special meeting to address criticisms of Judicial System

The Judicial Service Association of Sri Lanka (JSASL), the organization representing all the District Court Judges and Magistrates in the country, has decided to call a Special General Meeting tomorrow (30) to discuss unwarranted criticisms directed at the judicial system, the Daily Mirror learns. It is learnt that this meeting will be held tomorrow in Colombo to discuss the negative …

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Sri Lanka U19s in handsome 65-run win over England U19s in opening ODI

Sri Lanka U19s coasted to a comfortable 65-run win over England U19s in the first of three one-day internationals played at Chelmsford yesterday. Sri Lanka was on song right from the word go amassing 294 for 6 powered by half-centuries by Dinura Kalupahana who smashed 52 from just 37 balls inclusive of  while Sharujan Shanmuganathan struck 57 off 75 with 7 boundaries and and Mahith …

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Implementation of the Banking (Amendment) Act, No 24 of 2024

The Central Bank of Sri Lanka (CBSL) wishes to announce the implementation of the Banking (Amendment) Act, No. 24 of 2024, effective from 15.06.2024. These amendments were formulated with a view to further strengthening the legal and regulatory framework applicable for licensed commercial banks and licensed specialised banks (licensed banks) to enhance the resilience of the banking sector of Sri Lanka. …

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The President reviews the progress of St. Sebastian’s shrine development in Kandana

President Ranil Wickremesinghe visited the St. Sebastian National Shrine, Kandana this afternoon (29) to review its development activities. The St. Sebastian National Shrine in Kandana is one of the most frequented Catholic shrines in the Colombo Archdiocese, with its annual feast attracting more than 100,000 devotees from across the island. A long-standing request for the construction of a drainage system …

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Validity of expired passports extended by one year until ‘e-passport issuance’ – Department of Immigration and Emigration

The Department of Immigration and Emigration announced that passports that expire after a period of ten years by June 30th will be extended up to one year free of charge. The new electronic chip-inserted e-passport will be issued to the public by January next year, and the public is encouraged to get their new passport converted to an e-passport. The …

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Election Commission key institutions for upcoming election

The Election Commission has informed several major institutions to prepare for the upcoming presidential election. Accordingly, the Government Printing Department, the Inspector General of Police, the Ceylon Electricity Board, the National Water Supply and Drainage Board and the Sri Lanka Transport Board have been notified.Chairman of the Election Commission RMAL Ratnayake said that this step is taken to ensure the …

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CCPI based headline inflation accelerated in June

Headline inflation, as measured by the year-on-year (Y-o-Y) change in the Colombo Consumer Price Index (CCPI, 2021=100) accelerated to 1.7% in June 2024 from 0.9% in May 2024. This acceleration in the headline inflation is broadly in line with the projections of the Central Bank of Sri Lanka (CBSL). Even with this acceleration, inflation remained well below the inflation target …

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U.S. EMBASSY IN COLOMBO COMMEMORATES 248 YEARS OF AMERICAN INDEPENDENCE

The U.S. Embassy in Colombo celebrated the 248th anniversary of the independence of the United States of America with a festive event hosted by U.S. Ambassador Julie Chung at the Galle Face Hotel on June 27. The Ambassador welcomed Chief Guest Honorable Minister Harin Fernando, Minister of Tourism, Lands, Sports and Youth Affairs, alongside distinguished Sri Lankan officials, diplomats, and …

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