Russian President Vladimir Putin appeared visibly frustrated when pressed by international journalists about speculation that the United States or Israel might target Iranian Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei in an assassination attempt. “If I may, I hope that this will be the most correct answer to your question. I do not even want to discuss this possibility. I do not …
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We are writing this public letter in connection with your forthcoming visit to Sri Lanka, from June 23 to 26, 2025. We recognize your office’s continued engagement on human rights in Sri Lanka, and your commitment to promoting justice, truth and reparation in the country. As you are aware, OHCHR has been closely involved on Sri Lanka for nearly two …
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The Secretary General of Parliament has informed the Chairman of the Election Commission in writing that a vacancy has arisen in Parliament due to the resignation of Dr. Harshana Suriyapperuma. Dr. Suriyapperuma, a National List Member of Parliament representing the National People’s Power (NPP) and the Deputy Minister of Finance and Planning, has submitted his letter of resignation to the …
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Opening batsman Pathum Nissanka let all hell loose living to his true potential as abatsman for the moment and a game stayer to pulverizing the Bangladesh attack to a career best exhilarating 187 clobbering off 256 balls decked with 23 boundaries and a sixe in near enacting his ODI double century exploits as Sri Lanka traded shot for shot in …
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A Committee comprising government officials and experts has been appointed under the leadership of Secretary to the President, Dr. Nandika Sanath Kumanayake to seek and implement sustainable solutions for managing and controlling the damages caused by wild animals to food production (Agriculture and Plantation sectors) through a scientific approach. The Committee held its first meeting today (19) at the Presidential …
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Senior Additional Solicitor General and President’s Counsel, Mr Nalin Rohantha Abeysooriya, was sworn in this morning (19) as the new President of the Court of Appeal before President Anura Kumara Disanayake at the Presidential Secretariat. In addition, High Court Judges Mr Don Francis Hathurusinghe Gunawardena and Mr Adithya Kantha Madduma Patabendige were also sworn in today (19) as Judges of …
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President Anura Kumara Disanayake today (18), lauded Mr Mahinda Siriwardana, the outgoing Secretary to the Treasury, for his exemplary service, stating that it is the responsibility of public officials to strive to prevent adverse outcomes and contribute to positive change. The President particularly commended Mr Siriwardana’s exceptional dedication and commitment in expertly navigating the nation’s economy through the transformative period …
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PRESS RELEASE The national closing event of the Australian Government funded ‘Resilient and Gender Inclusive Economic Systems (RIES)’ project is scheduled to be held at the Gall Face Hotel in Colombo at 9 am on Thursday June 19, 2025 with the presence of the High Commissioner of Australia His Excellency Paul Stephens as the chief Guest. Initiated by the international NGO Oxfam in 2020 to include the marginalized people in …
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The President’s Fund has organized a provincial-level awards programme to honour outstanding students who excelled in the 2023/2024 GCE Advanced Level (A/L) examinations at the district level. Under this initiative, 60 top-performing students from each district selected based on exceptional results across all subject streams will receive financial scholarships and certificates of achievement. The selection process is conducted in collaboration …
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President Anura Kumara Disanayake met with the Deputy Managing Director of the International Monetary Fund (IMF), Ms. Gita Gopinath, and the delegation this morning (16) at the Presidential Secretariat. During the meeting, President Disanayake expressed his sincere appreciation to the IMF for its continued support in guiding Sri Lanka through its recent financial crisis. He also raised concerns regarding the …
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