President Anura Kumara Disanayake held a meeting this afternoon (08) at the Presidential Secretariat with senior officials of the Sri Lanka Customs Department.

President Anura Kumara Disanayake held a meeting this afternoon (08) at the Presidential Secretariat with senior officials of the Sri Lanka Customs Department.
Making an official visit to the Navy Headquarters, the Commander of the Army, Lieutenant General Lasantha Rodrigo met with the Commander of the Navy, Vice Admiral Kanchana Banagoda today .
President Anura Kumara Dissanayake stated that the life of His Eminence Malcolm Cardinal Ranjith serves as an exemplary model in an era when the moral and spiritual values of society are in decline.
H.E. Akio Isomata. the Japanese Ambassador to Sri Lanka, met with the Hon. Minister of Environment, Dr. Dammika Patabendi, and Deputy Minister of Environment, Mr. Anton Jayakody, at the Ministry of Environment this afternoon (7th).
Rural communities must be empowered with economic opportunities and recognized as stakeholders in the economyThe objective of the "Prajashakthi" initiative is to integrate the state mechanism, public officials and citizens into a unified system — President
President Anura Kumara Dissanayake emphasized the urgent need to rebuild a disciplined and virtuous society by restoring the spirit of humanity in a social environment where power and wealth have undermined positive values and fostered detrimental ones. The President noted that the Maha Sangha of the country can play a significant role in guiding this transformation.
The Poson Poya holds significant importance for us in Sri Lanka as it marks a series of religiously significant events in the history of our country. The inception of our nation as a heartland for Theravada Buddhist philosophy and tradition was signified on that remarkable Poson Poya Day, when Arahant Mahinda Thero arrived in Sri Lanka.
In accordance with Circular No. PS/SB/Circular/2/2025 issued by the Secretary to the President, the Internal Affairs Unit of the Prime Minister’s Office was officially established yesterday (06) at Temple Trees under the leadership of Secretary to the Prime Minister, Mr. Pradeep Saputhanthri.
President Anura Kumara Disanayake held a meeting yesterday afternoon (May 16) at the Presidential Secretariat with officials of the Ministry of Digital Economy and heads of relevant institutions to discuss the progress of Sri Lanka's digital economic initiatives.
Prime Minister Dr. Harini Amarasuriya stated that the development of a country depends on the productive contribution its citizens make towards the nation.
The second phase of the auction to sell luxury and decommissioned vehicles owned by the Presidential Secretariat was successfully concluded yesterday (15 May), with the auction taking place as scheduled.
The “Vesak Bhakti Gee Saraniya” (Vesak Bakthi Ghee recital) commenced at 6:30 p.m. yesterday (12) within the premises of the Presidential Secretariat. The event is held in parallel with the Buddha Rashmi Vesak Zone, jointly organized by the Hunupitiya Gangaramaya Temple, the Presidential Secretariat and the Prime Minister’s Office.
Prime Minister Dr. Harini Amarasuriya visited Gampola and Peradeniya hospitals on May 11 afternoon to inquire into the condition of the patients injured in a tragic bus accident. The incident occurred in the early hours of May 11 when a bus traveling from Kataragama to Kurunegala veered off the road and plunged into a 500 feet steep cliff in the Garandiella area.
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