Effective Leadership of the President: Key to Rebuilding a Collapsed Country

State Minister for Livestock Development, D.B. Herath emphasized that under the effective leadership of President Ranil Wickremesinghe, the country, which had suffered collapse in every sphere, experienced significant reconstruction. Furthermore, the State Minister highlighted the importance of careful consideration by the public. He urged them to evaluate whether the current government’s concessional programs, aimed at bolstering the economy, should be …

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A New Institutional Framework to Enhance Sri Lanka’s Industrial Sector

President Ranil Wickremesinghe announced the establishment of a new development bank aimed at providing financial support to industrialists in Sri Lanka. This initiative will offer industrialists the opportunity to obtain loans at low interest rates. Additionally, the President revealed plans to set up an Economic Commission to oversee these activities. A new institution, “Enterprise Sri Lanka,” will also be created …

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Flesh-eating bacteria in Japan: Sri Lankan health officials urge public not to panic

Amidst growing concerns over the spread of Streptococcal Toxic Shock Syndrome (STSS), or commonly known as ‘flesh-eating bacteria’ across Japan, Sri Lankan health authorities have moved to reassure the public, emphasizing that there is no cause for panic. However, Sri Lanka’s Epidemiology Unit Director, Dr. Samitha Ginige, speaking Read Sri Lanka said while the disease can be severe, it is …

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Government Affirms Unwavering Commitment to Advance Women’s Rights

President Ranil Wickremesinghe has affirmed that all agreements with international women’s organizations mandate that women must have the same rights as men. He emphasized that the judiciary, executive, legislature, or any other institution cannot interfere with these activities. The President reiterated that the government’s goal is to ensure equal rights for women in the country and stressed his commitment to …

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Putin praises North Korea for Ukraine support ahead of visit to Pyongyang

Vladimir Putin has praised North Korea for supporting Russia’s war in Ukraine, as he travels to Pyongyang to seek continued military support from one of the world’s most isolated nations. In his first visit to North Korea since 2000, Putin will meet Kim Jong-un for one-on-one talks in Pyongyang as the two leaders pledge to expand their security and economic cooperation in defiance …

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WEATHER FORECAST

WEATHER FORECAST FOR 19 June 2024 Issued at 12.00 noon on 18 June 2024 The prevailing rainy condition in the south-western part of the island is expected to be somewhat enhanced in the next few days from tomorrow (19th). Showers will occur at times in Western, Sabaragamuwa and North-western provinces and in Kandy, Nuwara Eliya, Galle and Matara districts. Fairly …

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“2022-2024: Record Number of Legal Reforms in Sri Lanka’s History”

Secretary to the Ministry of Justice, Prison Affairs and Constitutional Reforms, Mr. M. N. Ranasinghe, stated that the period from 2022 to 2024 will be historically significant for the highest number of law reforms in Sri Lanka. He highlighted that since 2022, 59 legal reforms have been passed in Parliament, with an additional 07 drafts and 44 legal amendments slated …

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AMBASSADOR JULIE CHUNG’S REMARKS AT COLONEL HENRY STEEL OLCOTT COMMEMORATION EVENT

Ayubowan and good afternoon.  I want to thank Venerable Professor Kotapitiye Rahula Anunayake Thero for his lecture.  And I want to recognize the Pathfinder Foundation for organizing this event, as well as the Kelaniya Temple and Professor Kollupitiye Mahinda Sangharakkhitha Thera for hosting us all.  Before this event began, I had the opportunity to view some of the beautiful historic …

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Freehold Land Ownership Granted to 45,253 Mahaweli Walawa Settlers

President Ranil Wickremesinghe stated that through the “Urumaya” program, the government’s intent is to express gratitude to farmers who have supplied rice to the country despite not owning the land. He also emphasized that the current government aims to provide both knowledge and rights to the people, akin to how C.W.W. Kannangara promoted education through free schooling. President Wickremesinghe made …

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