President Anura Kumara Disanayake instructed police chiefs of the Southern Province to carry out their duties without any influence. The President further stated that his government would facilitate this process by ensuring political authority provides the necessary assistance.
The Navy Boat Building Yard, Welisara on 17 Mar 25 hosted a significant event where sixty (60) kayaks and canoes, produced at the facility, were officially handed over to prominent sports clubs across the island. This initiative was spearheaded by the Association for Canoeing and Kayaking in Sri Lanka with support from the International Canoe Federation.
Prime Minister Dr. Harini Amarasuriya was presented with two books namely 'Darkness at Daybreak' by Mr. Nandasiri Jasen Thuliyan and 'Memories of 33 Years in Parliament' by Attorney-at-Law Mr. Nihal Senewiratne on March 15, at the Parliament premises.
Showers or thundershowers will occur at several places in Western, Sabaragamuwa, Southern, Central, North-western and Uva provinces after 2.00 p.m. Fairly heavy showers above 50 mm can be expected at some places in Western, Sabaragamuwa and Southern provinces.
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"Improve the quality of infrastructure and services provided to tourists visiting the country."– President
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The French Navy Ship PROVENCE arrived at the Port of Colombo on a formal visit yesterday morning (16 ) She was welcomed by the Sri Lanka Navy in compliance with the time-honoured naval traditions.
Several spells of showers will occur in Eastern and Uva provinces and in Polonnaruwa, Nuwara-Eliya and Matale districts.
Prime Minister Dr. Harini Amarasuriya met with Ms. Pamela Rosemarie Coke-Hamilton, Executive Director of the International Trade Centre (ITC), on March 12th , at the Parliament of Sri Lanka.
Showers or thundershowers will occur at several places in Western, Sabaragamuwa, Central, North-western and Southern provinces during the evening or night.
A special IFTAR ceremony was held this evening (14th) at Temple Trees in commemoration of the Islamic holy month of Ramadan. The event was graced by President Anura Kumara Disanayake.
Women play a pivotal role in Sri Lanka’s economic and social development. Yet, despite their immense contribution, structural barriers continue to limit their full participation in the economy.
The Sri Lanka Railways Department has issued a statement stating that the main road, located at mile marker 64, between Kadugannawa and Pilimatalawa railway stations on the main railway line, will be completely closed from 10.00 am tomorrow (15) to 6.00 am the day after tomorrow (16) for emergency maintenance work.
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