Sri Lanka is witnessing a positive transformation of electoral politics in relation to its long standing ethnic conflict that commenced with the economic collapse of 2022. The notion that the country required a “system change” was promoted by the student-led protest movement that publicly eschewed racism and upheld the rights of equal citizenship in their slogans. In a manner inconceivable …
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President Ranil Wickremesinghe announced that pilgrims to Madhu will be provided with all necessary facilities to engage in their pilgrimage activities without any hindrance. Addressing the Mannar District Development Committee meeting held today (16) at the Mannar District Secretariat, he emphasized that it is unfair to arrest and fine pilgrims on their way to sacred sites like Madhu Church and …
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State Minister for Provincial Councils, Local Government, and Environment, Janaka Wakkambura emphasized President Ranil Wickremesinghe’s directive not to repeal any environmental protection laws under any circumstances. He also announced plans to update the current Environment Act and introduce it alongside the Climate Change Act as a new Bill to Parliament. State Minister Wakkambura made these remarks during a press conference …
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President Ranil Wickremesinghe met with Most Rev. Dr. Fidelis Lionel Emmanuel Fernando, the Bishop of Mannar, Diocese of Mannar at the Mannar Bishops House today (16). The bishop of Mannar commended President Ranil Wickremesinghe for his economic reform efforts aimed at rescuing the country from its financial crisis. During their meeting, they also discussed future development plans for the Mannar …
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High Commissioner of India H.E. Santosh Jha hosted a reception for the awardees of the 39th Board of Directors meeting of the India – Sri Lanka Foundation on 13 June 2024 at India House, Colombo. The event was graced by the board members, philanthropic and business organizations, media fraternity and officials from the High Commission. The 39th Board of Directors meeting was …
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Secretary, Foreign Affairs, Aruni Wijewardana will lead Sri Lanka’s delegation to the 13th round of Diplomatic Consultations with the People’s Republic of China to be held on 17 June 2024 in Beijing. She will co-chair the Consultations with the vice Minister of Foreign Affairs of the People’s Republic of China, Sun Weidong. The discussions are expected to review progress in the …
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A high level delegation headed by the State Minister of Foreign Affairs Tharaka Balasuriya is scheduled to visit Russia to arrange for the repatriation of Sri Lankan ex-military personnel deployed in Russia for military purposes and the related discussions will be held on June 26 and 27, said Minister of Foreign Affairs, President’s Counsel Ali Sabry. The Minister also noted …
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The landmark event, the official launch of the Public Learn Education Platform http://www.publiclearn.lk/ for the Sri Lankan youth community took place at the Chamber Hall of the Presidential Secretariat, under the patronage of President Ranil Wickremesinghe. Public Learn is a platform that guides users to free courses from the world’s top universities. Operated by Regent Global, it has been funded by the …
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150 elephant deaths within the last five months due to an array of tragic causes, reflecting the escalating conflict between humans and wildlife. According to Wildlife Department sources, the deaths include 28 from gunshots, 21 from electrocution, 13 from ‘hakka patas’ (explosive devices hidden in food), 2 from poisoning, 3 from train accidents, 1 from a road accident, 7 by …
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The IMF said Sri Lankan authorities have formulated an initial roadmap to ease restrictions on motor vehicle imports by 2025. This plan will commence with public passenger and special purpose vehicles in the third quarter of 2024, followed by goods transport vehicles in the fourth quarter of the same year, with the remainder set to follow suit in 2025. A …
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