New Secretaries appointed for 15 ministries including PM’s Secretary

New Secretaries have been appointed for 15 ministries, including the positions of Prime Minister’s Secretary and Cabinet Secretary, according to the President’s Media Division (PMD).  The full list of appointments is as follows: 1. Mr. G.P. Saputhanthri – Secretary to the Prime Minister2. Mr. W.M.D.J. Fernando – Cabinet Secretary3. Mr. K.D.S. Ruwanchandra – Secretary to the Ministry of Transport, Highways, Ports, …

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Newly Elected President Visits Colombo Archbishop and Received Blessings

Honourable President Anura Kumara Dissanayake paid a visit to the Archbishop of Colombo, His Eminence Malcolm Cardinal Ranjith, today (23), where he received the Archbishop’s blessings. During his visit to the Archbishop’s House, Colombo, the President inquired about His Eminence’s well-being and engaged in a brief conversation. His Eminence Malcolm Cardinal Ranjith, Archbishop of Colombo, expressed his congratulations to President …

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Newly elected President visits the Chief Prelates of Malwathu and Asgiri Temples

The newly elected President, Hon. Anura Kumara Dissanayake, visited the Most Venerable Mahanayake Theros of the Malwathu and Asgiri Chapters today (23) to receive their blessings, following his visit to pay homage at the ‘Dalada Maligawa,’ the Temple of the Sacred Tooth Relic. President Dissanayake first visited the Malwathu Maha Viharaya, where he met with Most Venerable Thibbatuwawe Sri Sumangala …

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Together, Let’s Build Our Nation

Honourable Anura Kumara Dissanayake was sworn in as the 9th Executive President of the Democratic Socialist Republic of Sri Lanka today (23). He was ceremonially sworn in before Chief Justice Jayantha Jayasuriya at the Presidential Secretariat in Colombo. Following the swearing in ceremony, President Anura Kumara Dissanayake addressed the nation; “The most fundamental aspect of democracy in our country is …

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Dr. Nandika Sanath Kumanayake appointed as Secretary to the President

Dr. Nandika Sanath Kumanayake was appointed by Hon. President Anura Kumara Dissanayake as the new Secretary to the President at the Presidential Secretariat today (23). Dr. Nandika Sanath Kumanayake joined the government service as an Assistant Superintendent of Sri Lanka Customs in 1997. He studied at Rahula College, Matara, and obtained his BSc degree with first-class honors from the University …

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H.S. Sampath Thuyacontha appointed as the new Secretary of the Ministry of Defence

Mr. H.S. Sampath Thuyacontha, a retired Air Vice Marshal of the Sri Lanka Air Force has been appointed as the new Secretary to the Ministry of Defence. The appointment was made by President Anura Kumara Dissanayake, under the authority vested in him by Section 52 (I) of the Constitution of the Democratic Socialist Republic of Sri Lanka. Mr. Thuyacontha holds …

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D.W.R.B. Seneviratne appointed as the Secretary to the Ministry of Public Security

In accordance with Sub-Article 52 (1) of the Constitution of the Democratic Socialist Republic of Sri Lanka, Honourable President Anura Kumara Dissanayake has appointed Mr. D.W.R.B. Seneviratne as the Secretary to the Ministry of Public Security. Mr. Ravi Seneviratne, a retired Senior Deputy Inspector General of Police, holds a Master’s Degree in Human Rights from the University of Colombo. He …

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Chamari Athapaththu to lead Asian champions Sri Lanka for the Women’s T20 World Cup

Sri Lanka have announced their 15-member squad for the ICC Women’s T20 World Cup 2024. As expected, Sri Lanka’s inspirational leader Chamari Athapaththu is at the helm of the unit. The squad is largely similar to the one that helped Sri Lanka to their first-ever Women’s Asia Cup title win in July this year, with Inoka Ranaweera’s inclusion. Ranaweera last …

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Sri Lanka squad for the ICC Women’s T20 World Cup 2024

The Sri Lanka Cricket Selection Committee selected the below-given 15-member squad to take part in the ICC Women’s T20 World Cup, which will be held in the UAE from 3rd to 20th October 2024. The Minister of Sports and Youth Affairs approved the squad. The team will leave for the UAE on September 23, 2024. The Squad Traveling Reserve 1) …

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