The delegation led by H.E. Tô Lâm, President of the Socialist Republic of Viet Nam and General Secretary of the Central Committee of the Communist Party of Viet Nam departed Sri Lanka tonight (08) from the Bandaranaike International Airport, Katunayake, successfully concluding the State Visit undertaken at the invitation of President Anura Kumara Dissanayake.
A recycling centre for the management of construction and demolition (C&D) waste, established in line with the Clean Sri Lanka national programme, was declared open this morning (08) at the Ekala Industrial Zone.
Following the official welcome ceremony accorded this morning (08) at the Presidential Secretariat to the President of the Socialist Republic of Viet Nam and General Secretary of the Central Committee of the Communist Party of Viet Nam, H.E. Tô Lâm, bilateral discussions were held between President Anura Kumara Dissanayake and President Tô Lâm.
The “Avurudu Gathering,” organized by the Welfare Association of the Prime Minister’s Office, was held on April 25 at Temple Trees under the patronage of Prime Minister Dr. Harini Amarasuriya.
The “Ehi Passiko” peace walk, organized to promote global peace, commenced this morning (22) from the premises of the Dambulla Rajamaha Viharaya.
The no-confidence motion brought by the opposition against Minister of Power Kumara Jayakody was defeated in Parliament yesterday (10) by a majority of 104 votes.
International Monetary Fund (IMF) representatives commended the importance of Sri Lanka’s industrial sector in driving economic stability and growth during a discussion held yesterday (6) with the Ministry of Industry and Entrepreneurship Development, led by Minister Sunil Handunnetti.
The Office of the Commissioner General of Essential Services has announced that the special leave granted to government offices has been cancelled with effect from April 8.
Following the launch of the National QR Payment Promotion Initiative, a meeting between President Anura Kumara Dissanayake and the heads of banks and financial institutions was held this morning (06) at the Presidential Secretariat.
Media Spokesman of the Disaster Management Centre, Pradeep Kodippili, confirmed that Sri Lanka is completely safe and will not be affected by the 7.4 magnitude earthquake that struck off Indonesia. He emphasized that there is no tsunami threat or any impact on the island.
Deputy Foreign Minister of the Russian Federation, Andrey Rudenko, is scheduled to visit Sri Lanka for an official visit, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs announced.
The new administrative building of the Sri Lanka Ports Authority — the Maritime Facilitation Centre (MFC) — is scheduled to be completed within this year, Minister of Ports and Civil Aviation Anura Karunatilaka said.
Mainly dry weather will prevail over the island, except for showers or thundershowers that may occur at a few places in Rathnapura, Kaluthara, Galle and Matara districts after 2.00 pm.
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