Clarification on Media Reports Regarding the Reduction of Former President Mahinda’s Security

The Presidential Secretariat has noted recent media reports claiming that the security of former President Mahinda Rajapaksa has been reduced. The Presidential Secretariat states that all those reports are false and confirms that it has provided him with the benefits outlined in the Presidents’ Entitlements Act No. 4 of 1986. Former President Mahinda Rajapaksa is entitled to a pension due …

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Prioritizing the Digital Transformation of Social Welfare Benefit Programs

 Implementing a Strategic Approach to Digitize the Rice Storage System Initiatives Aimed at Stabilizing Rice Prices and Addressing Long-Term Supply Shortages A discussion on the digitalization of social welfare benefit programs took place at the Presidential Secretariat today (01) under the patronage of President Anura Kumara Dissanayake. The meeting emphasized the significance of digitizing the paddy storage system as a …

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President Appoints Chief Advisor on Digital Economy

President Anura Kumara Dissanayake has appointed Dr Hans Wijayasuriya as the Chief Advisor to the President on Digital Economy. President Dissanayake has espoused and reiterated a bold vision and personal commitment to elevate Sri Lanka’s digital economy to a level on par with the most advanced nations in the region, envisaging acceleration of economic growth, national competitiveness and delivery of …

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Palali-Achchuveli Main Road Reopens after 3 decades

Following directives from President Anura Kumara Dissanayake, the Palali-Achchuveli main road was reopened today (01) after three decades of closure. The road, initially closed due to the prolonged 30-year civil conflict, remained inaccessible even in the 15 years following the end of the war. Residents of the Northern Province had long called for the road’s reopening to facilitate greater mobility …

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Fuel prices revised

Ceypetco has revised its fuel prices, effective from midnight today (October 31). Accordingly, the price of Petrol Octane 95 will be reduced by Rs. 6 to Rs. 371, while Super Diesel will also see a reduction of Rs. 6, bringing its new price to Rs. 313. Meanwhile, the prices of Octane 92, Auto Diesel, and Kerosene will remain unchanged.

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Salman Khan death threat

Mumbai Police on Wednesday arrested a man from Bandra who threatened Bollywood superstar Salman Khan and demanded to pay up Rs 2 crore. The accused has been sent to one-day police custody.  The Mumbai traffic police on Tuesday received an anonymous message wherein the sender threatened to kill the 58-year-old actor if he did not pay up Rs 2 crore, …

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How to keep your iCloud safe from hackers

iCloud is Apple’s cloud storage service, which enables iPhone, iPad and MacBook users to access photos, documents, applications and more from any Apple device. It functions like a digital locker, syncing data across your Apple devices. Although it is convenient,  for the device user, protecting the personal data in the cloud is very crucial. We bring you several tips to …

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World Stroke Day 2024: What is silent stroke ?

Every year on October 29, the globe celebrates Globe Stroke Day, which aims to raise awareness of stroke prevention, treatment, and recovery. The theme for 2024 is “Harnessing the emotional power of sport to be #GreaterThanStroke,” which highlights the remarkable strength and resilience of stroke survivors. This year’s campaign aims to spark a global movement by sharing inspiring stories of …

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