President launches Public Learning and Education Platform for the Sri Lankan Youth

The landmark event, the official launch of the Public Learn Education Platform http://www.publiclearn.lk/ for the Sri Lankan youth community took place at the Chamber Hall of the Presidential Secretariat, under the patronage of President Ranil Wickremesinghe. Public Learn is a platform that guides users to free courses from the world’s top universities. Operated by Regent Global, it has been funded by the …

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150 elephant deaths five months -Wildlife Department sources

150 elephant deaths within the last five months due to an array of tragic causes, reflecting the escalating conflict between humans and wildlife. According to Wildlife Department sources, the deaths include 28 from gunshots, 21 from electrocution, 13 from ‘hakka patas’ (explosive devices hidden in food), 2 from poisoning, 3 from train accidents, 1 from a road accident, 7 by …

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Sri Lanka unveils roadmap to ease vehicle import restrictions by 2025 – IMF

The IMF said Sri Lankan authorities have formulated an initial roadmap to ease restrictions on motor vehicle imports by 2025.  This plan will commence with public passenger and special purpose vehicles in the third quarter of 2024, followed by goods transport vehicles in the fourth quarter of the same year, with the remainder set to follow suit in 2025. A …

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Public Service Commission Approves New Service Constitution for Grama Niladhari Officers

State Minister for Home Affairs, Mr. Ashoka Priyantha, announced that the Grama Niladhari Service Constitution has been approved by the Public Service Commission following the approval of the Cabinet Ministers. He also mentioned that the new constitution allows for necessary amendments. State Minister Ashoka Priyantha disclosed these details today (13) during a press briefing titled “Collective Path to a Stable …

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The President requests governors to intervene and expedite the delivery of benefits from the government’s welfare programs to the people

President Ranil Wickremesinghe emphasized that all governors should actively ensure the efficient implementation of the government’s welfare programs and promptly deliver their benefits to the people. The President made these remarks during a discussion held with the Provincial Governors at the Presidential Secretariat on June 12. The meeting also included an extensive discussion on addressing the shortage of teachers at …

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Visit of Secretary General of SAARC to Sri Lanka from 10-14 June 2024

Secretary General of the South Asian Association for Regional Cooperation (SAARC), Golam Sarwar, visited Sri Lanka from 10-14 June 2024. During the visit, Secretary General Sarwar paid courtesy calls on President Ranil Wickremesinghe, Minister of Foreign Affairs Ali Sabry and Acting Secretary Ministry of Foreign Affairs Mohammed Jauhar. Discussions focused on the ways to further enhance the SAARC process.   The …

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Cabinet has approved the introduction of amendments to the Penal Code criminalizing all forms of sexual harassment and sexual harassment

The Cabinet has approved the introduction of amendments to the Penal Code criminalizing all forms of sexual harassment and sexual harassment, including sexual harassment and sexual harassment in public places. The clearance of the Attorney General has been received for the draft Bill prepared by the Legal Draftsman accordingly. The proposal made by Minister of Justice, Prison Affairs and Constitutional …

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Foreign Minister Sabry meets with Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov

Foreign Minister Ali Sabry who is currently in Russia to participate in the BRICS 2024 Foreign Ministerial Session with developing countries had a bilateral meeting with Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov on the 10th, During the meeting, the two Foreign Ministers agreed to further enhance bilateral ties, including in the spheres of tourism, higher education and economic cooperation. Minister Sabry, …

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Expert Committee on Memorialization Hands Over Report to President

The Expert Committee to make recommendations to commemorate those who died as a result of the armed conflict, political unrest, or civil disturbances in Sri Lanka during the period 1983-2009 as a means of healing and reconciliation among communities, handed over its report to the Hon. President on May 31, 2024, at the Presidential Secretariat. The Expert Committee that was …

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Government to Enact 15 Crucial Acts in Near Future – Wijeyadasa Rajapakshe

Justice, Prison Affairs and Constitutional Reforms Minister Dr. Wijeyadasa Rajapakshe announced plans to enact approximately 15 crucial laws in the upcoming weeks. Highlighting progress, he noted that over the past 18 months, around 75 bills have been introduced and approved by Parliament, facilitating fundamental adjustments within the country. Justice, Prison Affairs and Constitutional Reforms Minister, President’s Counsel Dr. Wijeyadasa Rajapakshe …

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