The percentage of breast cancer deaths in Sri Lanka has risen when compared to other countries, National Cancer Control Programme community health specialist Dr. Hasareli Fernando said. Addressing the media at the Health Promotions Bureau, Dr. Hasareli said that 5,500 women and 125 men are diagnosed with breast cancer annually in Sri Lanka. Dr. Hasareli added that breast cancer in …
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India does not seek to control every political move of neighbours, and does not expect that the political dynamics within neighbouring countries will adhere to what India may think is desirable, but Delhi is confident that fundamental realities of interdependence will ensure that relationships with neighbours remains constructive and positive, external affairs minister S Jaishankar has said. At a time …
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Esteemed Maha Sangha and Religious Leaders, Parents, Brothers, Sisters and Children; I extend my heartfelt gratitude to all the people of this country who have listened to our voices over the decades and breathed life into the programs we proposed.We believe that the victory you have given us will be even more strengthened if it brings joy to those who …
Continue ReadingEsteemed Maha Sangha and Religious Leaders, Parents, Brothers, Sisters and Children; I extend my heartfelt gratitude to all the people of this country who have listened to our voices over the decades and breathed life into the programs we proposed.We believe that the victory you have given us will be even more strengthened if it brings joy to those who …
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Fitch Ratings has affirmed Sri Lanka’s Long-Term Foreign-Currency Issuer Default Rating (IDR) at ‘RD’ (Restricted Default) and Long-Term Local-Currency IDR at ‘CCC-‘. Fitch typically does not assign Outlooks to issuers with a rating of ‘CCC+’ or below. A full list of rating actions is at the end of this rating action commentary. Key Rating Drivers Restructuring Negotiations Ongoing: The sovereign remains …
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International Monetary Fund Chief Kristalina Georgieva in a congratulatory letter to Sri Lankan President Anura Kumara Dissanayake, reiterated the IMF’s readiness to assist the country through its future development and reform goals. “We at the IMF greatly value the excellent engagement that we have had with Sri Lanka over the years. I would like to take this opportunity to assure …
Continue ReadingInternational Monetary Fund Chief Kristalina Georgieva in a congratulatory letter to Sri Lankan President Anura Kumara Dissanayake, reiterated the IMF’s readiness to assist the country through its future development and reform goals. “We at the IMF greatly value the excellent engagement that we have had with Sri Lanka over the years. I would like to take this opportunity to assure …
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The Managing Director of the International Monetary Fund (IMF), Mrs. Kristalina Georgieva, extended her congratulations to Honourable Anura Kumara Dissanayake on his election as the new President of Sri Lanka. In her special message, Mrs. Georgieva reaffirmed the IMF’s commitment to remaining a strong partner to Sri Lanka and expressed her hope to further strengthen the mutually beneficial relationship between …
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The Extraordinary Gazette notification issued by President Anura Kumara Dissanayake dissolving the Parliament of Sri Lanka effective from midnight today (24), has been published by the Department of Government Printing. The proclamation dissolves Parliament with effect from midnight today and summons the new Parliament to meet on the November 21, 2024. It has also fixed November 14, 2024 as the …
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New Secretaries have been appointed for 15 ministries, including key roles such as the Secretary to the Prime Minister and the Cabinet Secretary, according to the President’s Media Division (PMD). The full list of appointments is as follows: 1. Mr. G.P. Saputantri – Secretary to the Prime Minister 2. Mr. W.M.D.J. Fernando – Cabinet Secretary 3. Mr. K.D.S. Ruwanchandra – …
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