Japan Expresses Full Commitment to Supporting the New Government’s Anti-Corruption Program

The Japanese Ambassador to Sri Lanka, MIZUKOSHI Hideaki, affirmed that the Japanese government is committed to fully supporting efforts to combat corruption and irregularities, a key priority of Hon. President Anura Kumara Dissanayake’s administration. He expressed readiness to continue close collaboration with Sri Lanka. Ambassador Mizukoshi made these remarks during a meeting with the Secretary to the President, Dr. Nandika …

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Roads around Fort President’s House Now open to the Public

President Anura Kumara Dissanayake has ordered the reopening of roads around the Colombo Fort President’s House, which had previously been closed due to roadblocks. The President’s House and its surrounding area had been classified as a high-security zone and were closed off to the public. However, with President Dissanayake’s appointment, all roadblocks have now been lifted. Accordingly, Sir Baron Jayathilaka …

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Issuing of visa now available under previous system – Minister of Public Security

The government has taken action to resume the issuing of visas under the previous system, beginning from 12.00 midnight today (26). Minister of Public Security, Vijitha Herath said all foreigners will now be able to apply for visas under the previous system. “The visa facility provided by VFS Global has caused significant difficulties for many. Specially, foreigners arriving in Sri …

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World Bank Pledges Support to President AKD

The World Bank Group has extended its warm congratulations to Honourable Anura Kumara Dissanayake on his election as the 9th Executive President of Sri Lanka. In an official letter, Martin Raiser, Vice President for the South Asia Region of the World Bank, and Riccardo Puliti, Vice President for the Asia and Pacific Region of the International Finance Corporation, expressed the …

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Presidential Subsidy Initiative Supports Farmers and Fishermen

Allocate Rs. 25,000 per hectare for the Maha season as a fertilizer subsidy. Implement a fuel subsidy specifically for fishermen. Honourable President Anura Kumara Dissanayake has instructed the Treasury to provide an allowance of Rs. 25,000 per hectare to paddy farmers for the Maha season of 2024/25. According to this initiative, the fertilizer subsidy, which was previously set at Rs. …

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Sufficient Fuel Reserves Available for National Consumption

• Focus on Securing Fuel Supplies for the Upcoming Year• Immediate Distribution of Indian-Aided Solar Panels to 800 Piriven• New Committee to Approve Foreign-Aided Projects within Three Months• Accelerate Rural Development and Ensure Direct Funding to Villages President Anura Kumara Dissanayake informed officials from the Ministry of Power and Energy that the country currently has sufficient fuel reserves to meet …

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World’s longest-serving death row inmate acquitted in Japan

Iwao Hakamada was the world’s longest-serving death row inmate, as case that has gripped Japan sees calls for death penalty to be scrapped A set of blood-stained trousers found in a tank of miso in 1967 sealed a young Iwao Hakamada’s destiny as the world’s longest serving death row inmate. But on Thursday, former professional boxer Mr Hakamada, now 88, …

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Breast cancer death rate in Sri Lanka rises compared to other countries – NCCP

The percentage of breast cancer deaths in Sri Lanka has risen when compared to other countries, National Cancer Control Programme community health specialist Dr. Hasareli Fernando said. Addressing the media at the Health Promotions Bureau, Dr. Hasareli said that 5,500 women and 125 men are diagnosed with breast cancer annually in Sri Lanka. Dr. Hasareli added that breast cancer in …

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Jaishankar confident India’s ties with Sri Lanka, Bangladesh will endure

India does not seek to control every political move of neighbours, and does not expect that the political dynamics within neighbouring countries will adhere to what India may think is desirable, but Delhi is confident that fundamental realities of interdependence will ensure that relationships with neighbours remains constructive and positive, external affairs minister S Jaishankar has said. At a time …

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