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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National People’s Power (NPP) MP Dr. Harini Amarasuriya was sworn in as the new Prime Minister of Sri Lanka, making her the 16th person to hold the position. She was sworn in as the Minister of Justice, Education, Labour, Industries, Science & Technology, Health, and Investments.
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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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The new Cabinet of Ministers was appointed by President Anura Kumara Dissanayake today.
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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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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 …
Continue ReadingHonourable 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 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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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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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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