Ms. Ruvendrini Menikdiwela, Assistant High Commissioner for Refugees at the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR) and Assistant Secretary-General of the United Nations, paid a courtesy visit to the Prime Minister of Sri Lanka, Dr. Harini Amarasuriya, at the Prime Minister’s Office.
His Excellency Santosh Jha, the Indian High Commissioner, met with the Minister Bimal Rathnayake, Minister of Transport, Highways, Ports, and Civil Aviation, at the Ministry for a brief discussion yesterday.
Sri Lanka announces the successfulexpiration of its consent solution and exchange offer related to its International Sovereign Bonds
His Excellency Santosh Jha, High Commissioner of India to Sri Lanka, held a meeting with the Prime Minister of Sri Lanka, Dr. Harini Amarasuriya, at the Prime Minister’s Office today. This meeting underscored the longstanding friendship and strategic partnership between the two neighboring nations.
Rs. 232 million has been the expected revenue from the Department of Excise for the year 2024, and the Department of Excise has stated that the department has been able to collect a revenue of exceeding Rs. 200 million as at 30.11.2024.
Prime Minister Dr. Harini Amarasuriya visited Hamburg, Germany, focusing on strengthening vocational education and economic partnerships between the two nations. During her visit, she participated in the 102nd East Asia Friendship Dinner, met with German President Frank-Walter Steinmeier, and engaged in high-level discussions on investment, education, and economic reforms.
President Anura Kumara Disanayake appointed a committee to conduct an in-depth study on potential issues that may arise due to the new reciprocal tariff system introduced by US President Donald Trump and to submit recommendations to the government.
Heritage in Anuradhapura is worth preserving not just for Sri Lanka but for its universal value , Prime Minister Dr. Harini stated at the UNESCO International Summit in France.
Showers or thundershowers will occur at times in Southern, Eastern and Northern provinces.
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The Food Policy and Security Committee has recommended the importation of rice in the near future to ensure an uninterrupted supply for consumers.
The Japan Maritime Self-Defence Force (JMSDF) BUNGO and ETAJIMA arrived at the port of Colombo on a goodwill visit yesterday (01 Apr 25). The visiting ships were welcomed by the Sri Lanka Navy in compliance with naval traditions.
Showers or thundershowers will occur at times in Southern and Eastern provinces.
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A new government initiative aimed at ensuring food security and making nutritious meals affordable for the public was officially launched today (01) at the "Palessa" restaurant of the National Food Promotion Board in Narahenpita.
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