We must spend more on human resources and education and move away from ‘hard‘infrastructure to ‘soft’ infrastructure investments as a country said Eran Wickramaratne SJB, MP speaking at the Sri Lanka Human Capital Summit 2024 under the theme of Towards a future ready workforce at the Temple Trees Auditorium. “Let us be open to private sector and foreign suppliers on university …
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President Ranil Wickremesinghe stated that if funds had been allocated to the local government elections, the country would have faced a tragic situation instead of focusing on economic recovery. The President emphasized that there were several critical areas that needed funding priority over the elections. Despite these challenges, President Wickremesinghe highlighted that the country’s economy has been strengthened and moved …
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President Ranil Wickremesinghe announced plans to develop the Western Province into a major city accommodating approximately 05 million people. The President emphasized that the government is implementing a revolutionary program to provide freehold land and housing rights to the people covering villages, towns, and plantations, aiming to alleviate hardships faced by the country’s citizens. President Ranil Wickremesinghe made these remarks …
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President Ranil Wickremesinghe emphasized the importance of a political culture that prioritizes the nation over traditional politics for the country’s advancement. He underscored that all political leaders, both in government and opposition, bear significant responsibility and must support initiatives aimed at improving the national economy. The President also emphasized that the responsibilities of all political leaders, from both the government …
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Pointing out that the “Urumaya” program has been able to create that background for the people of Sri Lanka, the President said that everyone should unite with the “Urumaya” program, which will popularize the genuine socialist ideals beyond partisan politics. The President made these remarks at the “Urumaya” freehold land deeds award ceremony held at Tambuttegama Mahaweli Stadium, where he …
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State Minister of Trade and Environment, S. Viyalanderan, highlighted a significant shift in the country’s political landscape, noting that parties once in hiding during ‘Aragalaya’ period are now boldly advocating for elections. He further said that this transformation is a testament to President Ranil Wickremesinghe’s courageous leadership and commitment to rebuilding our nation. State Minister S. Viyalanderan revealed this while …
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Member of Parliament Wajira Abeywardena stated that some parties that failed to win the elections are initiating strikes to destabilize the country. He emphasized that the public should be aware of the groups making false promises and warned that if the people make a mistake again, it cannot be undone. These sentiments were shared by MP Wajira Abeywardena during the …
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President Ranil Wickremesinghe informed the Maha Nayaka of the Ramagna Maha Nikaya Most Ven. Makulewe Wimala Thera that he had informed the Election Commissioner of the need to hold the Presidential election on the scheduled date. The President visited the Sri Lanka Ramagna Maha Nikaya headquarters this afternoon (05) in Alvitigala Mawatha, Narahenpita. There, he had a brief discussion with …
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The Labour Party has won a landslide victory in the UK general election, sweeping hundreds of seats across the country and ending 14 years of Conservative rule. Sir Keir Starmer is set to be appointed prime minister later on Friday, ending an era which has seen five different Conservative leaders running the country. Rishi Sunak, the outgoing PM, conceded at …
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Former SLPP Colombo Municipal Councillor Mahinda Kahadagamage has joined the UNP and pledged his support to incumbent President Ranil Wickremesinghe. Mahinda was appointed as a zonal organizer in the Colombo Central electorate. He hit the news after he was attacked during the violence on May 9, 2022.
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