An orientation programme for newly elected members of parliament will be held in Committee Room No. 01 of Parliament on 25, 26 and 27 November 2024 from 9.30 am to 4.30 pm. This programme has been organized this time as well, as it is traditionally done at the beginning of a new parliament. The Prime Minister, the Speaker, the Deputy …
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The appointment of the new Secretary to the Prime Minister, the Cabinet Secretary and Secretaries for 16 Ministries was held at the Presidential Secretariat today (19). The ceremony was officiated by the Secretary to the President, Dr. Nandika Sanath Kumanayake. The list of appointees is as follows: Mr. G.P Saputhanthri Secretary to the Prime Minister Mr. W.D.M. J Fernando Secretary …
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The government of President Anura Kumara Dissanayake reaffirmed its readiness to collaborate with the International Monetary Fund (IMF) to advance Sri Lanka’s economic recovery within the context of the mandate. Senior Mission Chief Peter Breuer and the IMF delegation met with President Dissanayake and key ministers of the newly-formed government at the Presidential Secretariat today (18), to discuss the next …
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– President Stated Following the Swearing-in of the New Cabinet President Anura Kumara Dissanayake emphasized that the immense power granted to the ministers must be wielded with responsibility. He acknowledged that while the victory is monumental, the weight of the responsibility that comes with it is equally important, and that collective effort is needed to carry it forward.These remarks were …
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Veteran actress Uma Dasgupta, who played the role of Durga in Satyajit Ray’s cult movie ‘Pather Panchali’, a legendary filmmaker in the history of Indian cinema, has passed away. She said goodbye to this world at the age of 84. As soon as the news of Uma’s death came out, a wave of mourning spread in the entertainment world. The …
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The Education Ministry has decided to grant the first holiday of the first phase of the third school term on Friday, November 22. This decision was made in light of the General Certificate of Education (GCE) Advanced Level (A/L) Examination. Accordingly, the third phase of the third school term will begin on January 2, 2025.
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The Supreme Court today issued an interim order suspending the release of results of the Grade 5 Scholarship Examination held on September 15. The Supreme Court made this order pursuant to the Fundamental Rights petitions filed by several students along with their parents, seeking an order to cancel the Grade 5 Scholarship Examination.
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Victoria Kjær Theilvig of Denmark has been crowned Miss Universe 2024, becoming the first Dane to ever win the competition. The 21-year-old, a competitive dancer, entrepreneur, and aspiring lawyer, beat more than 120 other contestants to win the annual beauty pageant in Mexico City on Saturday night. She was applauded by other contestants on stage as she accepted the tiara …
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President Anura Kumara Dissanayake has retained the Ministries of Defence, Finance and Economic Development and the Digital Economy. The new cabinet of 22 ministers was sworn in this morning at the Presidential Secretariat. 1. President Anura Kumara Dissanayake – Minister of Defence, Finance and Economic Development and Digital Economy 2. PM Dr. Harini Amarasuriya – Minister of Education, Higher Education and …
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