A Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) was signed this morning (15) at the Presidential Secretariat between STEMedical of the USA and the Sri Lanka Institute of Biotechnology (SLIBTEC) to establish a laboratory with internationally recognised accreditation. The MoU for this $15...

A discussion on the preliminary budget framework and development direction related to the submission of proposals for the 2026 Budget was held this afternoon (16) at the Presidential Secretariat between President Anura Kumara Disanayake and officials of the Ministry of...

President Anura Kumara Dissanayake today (10) met with Dr. Chris Elias, President of Global Development at the Gates Foundation, for high-level discussions focused on key areas critical to Sri Lanka’s development. The meeting, held at the Presidential Secretariat, explored collaborative...

Secretary to the President, Dr. Nandika Sanath Kumanayake, instructed relevant officials to submit a conceptual proposal within two weeks for a joint plan to establish a national mechanism for treatment and day-care centres for children with autism and neurodevelopmental disorders....

As of July 9, 2025, Sri Lanka's Right to Information (RTI) remains without a duly appointed Chairperson. The seat has been vacant since the resignation of retired Supreme Court Justice Upaly Abeyrathne in March 2025. The undue delay in the...

Marking a significant milestone in Sri Lanka’s research and development sector, an ad-hoc committee was established on the 7th of this month (July) for the first time in the country, to identify and prioritise national research needs. The primary objective...

Chinese President Xi Jinping's unusual disappearance from public view since late May has sparked intense speculation about his health and a possible internal power struggle. With no official explanation from Beijing, uncertainty looms over China's political future. Chinese President Xi...