The President requests governors to intervene and expedite the delivery of benefits from the government’s welfare programs to the people

President Ranil Wickremesinghe emphasized that all governors should actively ensure the efficient implementation of the government’s welfare programs and promptly deliver their benefits to the people. The President made these remarks during a discussion held with the Provincial Governors at the Presidential Secretariat on 12 June. The meeting also included an extensive discussion on addressing the shortage of teachers at …

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Public Service Commission Approves New Service Constitution for Grama Niladhari Officers

State Minister for Home Affairs, Mr. Ashoka Priyantha, announced that the Grama Niladhari Service Constitution has been approved by the Public Service Commission following the approval of the Cabinet Ministers. He also mentioned that the new constitution allows for necessary amendments. State Minister Ashoka Priyantha disclosed these details today (13) during a press briefing titled “Collective Path to a Stable …

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President Emphasizes He has not deviated from the Principles of the Democratic Socialist System

President Ranil Wickremesinghe emphasized that he has not deviated from the principles of the democratic socialist system in Sri Lanka. He noted that two key objectives have been incorporated, ensuring that all citizens have an adequate standard of living and promoting rapid development across the country through public and private economic activities aimed at social objectives and the public good. …

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IMF Executive Board Concludes 2024 Article IV Consultation with Sri Lanka and Completes the Second Review Under the Extended Fund Facility

The IMF Executive Board completed the 2024 Article IV Consultation and Second Review under the 48-month Extended Fund Facility with Sri Lanka, providing the country with immediate access to SDR 254 million (about US $336 million) to support its economic policies and reforms. Performance under the program has been strong. All quantitative targets for end-December 2023 were met, except the …

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The President requests governors to intervene and expedite the delivery of benefits from the government’s welfare programs to the people

President Ranil Wickremesinghe emphasized that all governors should actively ensure the efficient implementation of the government’s welfare programs and promptly deliver their benefits to the people. The President made these remarks during a discussion held with the Provincial Governors at the Presidential Secretariat on June 12. The meeting also included an extensive discussion on addressing the shortage of teachers at …

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Visit of Secretary General of SAARC to Sri Lanka from 10-14 June 2024

Secretary General of the South Asian Association for Regional Cooperation (SAARC), Golam Sarwar, visited Sri Lanka from 10-14 June 2024. During the visit, Secretary General Sarwar paid courtesy calls on President Ranil Wickremesinghe, Minister of Foreign Affairs Ali Sabry and Acting Secretary Ministry of Foreign Affairs Mohammed Jauhar. Discussions focused on the ways to further enhance the SAARC process.   The …

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Cabinet has approved the introduction of amendments to the Penal Code criminalizing all forms of sexual harassment and sexual harassment

The Cabinet has approved the introduction of amendments to the Penal Code criminalizing all forms of sexual harassment and sexual harassment, including sexual harassment and sexual harassment in public places. The clearance of the Attorney General has been received for the draft Bill prepared by the Legal Draftsman accordingly. The proposal made by Minister of Justice, Prison Affairs and Constitutional …

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CBSL to Function as the Regulatory and Supervisory Authority of Money or Value Transfer Service Providers

Currently, institutions providing money transfer services in Sri Lanka such as banks and non-bank financial institutions, are regulated by the Central Bank of Sri Lanka (CBSL) or other relevant authorities to ensure financial system stability. However, some entities providing similar services operate outside the formal system, potentially disrupting the money transfer system and not being subject to Anti-Money Laundering and …

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Foreign Minister Sabry meets with Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov

Foreign Minister Ali Sabry who is currently in Russia to participate in the BRICS 2024 Foreign Ministerial Session with developing countries had a bilateral meeting with Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov on the 10th, During the meeting, the two Foreign Ministers agreed to further enhance bilateral ties, including in the spheres of tourism, higher education and economic cooperation. Minister Sabry, …

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Expert Committee on Memorialization Hands Over Report to President

The Expert Committee to make recommendations to commemorate those who died as a result of the armed conflict, political unrest, or civil disturbances in Sri Lanka during the period 1983-2009 as a means of healing and reconciliation among communities, handed over its report to the Hon. President on May 31, 2024, at the Presidential Secretariat. The Expert Committee that was …

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