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.
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President says addressing the 26th Anniversary of the Chamber of Young Lankan Entrepreneurs (COYLE) A business environment has been created where investors can operate without having to pay any commissions Every rupee spent by the government is treated as a sacred duty and utilized responsibly By the end of the current administration, there will be no room for a destructive …
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Justify the steps taken to increase excise duty on cigarettes – Committee Chair instructs officials. Simplify obtaining relevant insurance claims through third-party insurance – Committee Chair instructs officials. The proposal submitted by the Ministry of Finance to increase the Excise Duty received the approval of the Committee on Public Finance. This approval was granted during the meeting of the Committee …
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Newly Appointed Supreme Mahanayaka Thero of Sri Lanka Amarapura Maha Nikaya, Most Venerable Karagoda Uyangoda Maithree Moorthi Maha Nayaka Thero, Awarded ‘Sri Sannas Patra’ The ceremonial awarding of the ‘Sri Sannas Patra’ to the newly appointed Supreme Mahanayaka Thero of the Sri Lanka Amarapura Maha Nikaya, Most Venerable Karagoda Uyangoda Maithree Moorthi Maha Nayaka Thero, Chief Incumbent of the Rassagala …
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Prime Minister and Minister of Education Harini Amarasuriya stated that the new education reforms are set to be implemented in 2026, with preparations for the initiative beginning in 2025. Accordingly, speaking at a recent meeting of the Ministerial Consultative Committee on Education, Higher Education, and Vocational Education in Parliament, the Prime Minister outlined the 5 main pillars for the reforms. …
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Lakshman Abeysekera, President/Director General of the National Enterprise Development Authority (NEDA). An insightful interview was conducted with Mr. Lakshman Abeysekera, the esteemed President/Director General of the National Enterprise Development Authority (NEDA). He is a highly experienced and accomplished professional with decades of expertise. A Chartered Accountant by profession, he has held various prominent roles in the private sector, including several …
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Sri Lanka is set to take the global stage in twin research and medical advancements as it prepares to host the Joint 8th World Congress on Twin Pregnancy and the 20th Congress of the International Society of Twin Studies (ISTS) from 10 to 12 August. This prestigious event will bring together world-renowned researchers, clinicians, and scientists to discuss the latest …
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A meeting between President Anura Kumara Disanayake and members of the ‘Clean Sri Lanka’ Task Force was held today (07) at the Presidential Secretariat. During the discussion, an in-depth review was conducted on the current progress of the ‘Clean Sri Lanka’ initiative, along with plans for its future implementation. The ‘Clean Sri Lanka’ Task Force has been entrusted with designing, …
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As entrepreneurship gains increasing attention in today’s economic landscape, we had the opportunity to interview Mr. Dhanuka Liyanagamage, Director of the National Enterprise Development Authority (NEDA). With over 18 years of experience in investments and finance, Mr. Dhanuka Liyanagamage has held key managerial positions in both the public and private sectors. He previously served as the Managing Director and CEO …
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I wanted to write about turmeric after regularly using turmeric for years and reaping some great benefits. While growing up, the use of turmeric was imperative for many occasions in my family. Though the applications and uses of turmeric are vast, I would share about some of the ways it was used at my home. Cultural and Spiritual Practices Using …
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