Three newly appointed Court of Appeal Justices were formally sworn in before President Anura Kumara Disanayake today (11), at the Presidential Secretariat. Accordingly, the appointments were conferred upon High Court Judges W.K.S.U. Premachandra, K. Priyantha Fernando and A. Premashankar. Secretary to the President Dr. Nandika Sanath Kumanayake was also present at the occasion.
Continue ReadingAdopting Change for Entrepreneurial Growth Gross domestic product (GDP) is an indicator that measures the total value of goods and services generated in a given country over time. Sri Lanka’s Gross Domestic Product (GDP) is a dynamic composite of three primary economic sectors: agriculture, industry, and services. Each sector contributes uniquely to national income, employment generation, and economic stability. Agricultural …
Continue ReadingGross domestic product (GDP) is an indicator that measures the total value of goods and services generated in a given country over time. Sri Lanka’s Gross Domestic Product (GDP) is a dynamic composite of three primary economic sectors: agriculture, industry, and services. Each sector contributes uniquely to national income, employment generation, and economic stability. Agricultural activities exhibited a notable resurgence, …
Continue ReadingAgriculture has an unchanging demand, mainly due to its heavy contribution to food security. It is one of the key sectors that contribute significantly to the development of any country’s economy, interacting with other sub-sectors related to increasing economic growth, reducing poverty, creating rural development, and achieving environmental sustainability. Agriculture accounted for 8.3% of Sri Lanka’s GDP in 2023. The …
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A rise in fever cases among children have been observed in viral infections and a growing number of dengue cases, Lady Ridgeway Hospital (LRH) consultant pediatrician Dr. Deepal Perera said. Speaking to the Daily Mirror Dr. Perera explained that viral fever symptoms, including cough, cold, body aches and occasional vomiting, are commonly observed in affected children. He advises parents to …
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Media Release – Department of Immigration and Emigration.
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The Gazette Notification No. 2403/53 – 2024, detailing the division of institutions and portfolios under the new ministries, was published yesterday (27th). The Honourable President, Anura Kumara Dissanayake, issued this gazette in accordance with the authority granted under Article 44(1) of the Constitution of the Democratic Socialist Republic of Sri Lanka. Additionally, the short-term cabinet of the new government was …
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President Ranil Wickremesinghe stressed that, at present unity and prioritizing the nation, over individual interests or party affiliations are crucial for moving forward together. Addressing the first rally in the “Victory through Unity” (Ekwa Jayagamu) series organized by Minister of Power and Energy Kanchana Wijesekara and titled “Victory through Unity – Matara District (Ekwa Jayagamu – Api Matara),” at Matara …
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External Affairs Minister of India Dr. Subrahmanyam Jaishankar who was on a one-day official visit to Sri Lanka met with his Sri Lankan counterpart, Foreign Minister M.U.M. Ali Sabry for bilateral talks at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs this afternoon (20 June). This was Dr. Jaishankar’s first bilateral visit after being reappointed to the high office following the recent general …
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The Constitutional Council has rejected President Ranil Wickremesinghe’s proposal to extend the term of office for Attorney General Sanjay Rajaratnam (PC) by another six months.
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