President signs gazette to dissolve Parliament – PMD
President Anura Kumara Dissanayake signed the Extraordinary Gazette dissolving Parliament and has been sent to the Government Printer, the PMD said.
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President Visits Kandy to Seek Blessings from Sacred Tooth Relic and Religious Leaders
Honourable President Anura Kumara Dissanayake today (23) paid homage to the Dalada Maligawa (Temple of the Tooth Relic) and received blessings. Upon his arrival at the Dalada Maligawa, the President was ceremonially welcomed by the Diyawadana Nilame of the Dalada Maligawa Nilanga Dela. Following this, the Maha Sangha chanted Seth Pirith and offered blessings to the President, who took part …
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Harini Amarasuriya sworn in as Prime Minister
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 appointed for 15 ministries including PM’s Secretary
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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New Cabinet appointed by the President
The new Cabinet of Ministers was appointed by President Anura Kumara Dissanayake today.
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Newly Elected President Visits Colombo Archbishop and Received Blessings
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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Together, Let’s Build Our Nation
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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Dr. Nandika Sanath Kumanayake appointed as Secretary to the President
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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D.W.R.B. Seneviratne appointed as the Secretary to the Ministry of Public Security
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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No plans to arrest Shani Abeysekera and Ravi Seneviratne – AG
The Attorney General informed the Supreme Court today (20) that there are no current plans to arrest former Director of the Criminal Investigation Department (CID) Shani Abeysekara and former Senior Deputy Inspector General of Police Ravi Seneviratne in connection with investigations regarding the Easter Sunday attacks. This was stated during the hearing of fundamental rights petitions filed by Ravi Seneviratne …
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