The Vesak Bhakti Gee Saraniya will take place at the Presidential Secretariat premises on May 12, 13, 14, and 15, in conjunction with the “Buddha Rashmi Vesak Kalapaya" jointly organized by the Hunupitiya Gangaramaya Temple, the Presidential Secretariat and the Prime Minister’s Office.
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A networking dinner with a team from the People’s Bank was organised by the Sri Lanka Embassy in Doha recently, with the participation of the Qatar-Sri Lanka Business Council and the Sri Lanka Business Council.
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Students from Gonagala Maha Vidyalaya in the Ampara District and Dedigama Parakumba Maha Vidyalaya in the Kegalle District had the opportunity today (09) to take part in the ‘Vision’ programme organized by the Presidential Secretariat, as part of their educational tour.
The second phase of bidding has commenced for the sale of 27 luxury and decommissioned vehicles from the Presidential Secretariat. These vehicles, manufactured between 1991 and 2016, include a range of high-end and utility models: two BMW cars, two Ford Everest SUVs, one Hyundai Terracan SUV, two Land Rover SUVs, one Mitsubishi Montero, three Nissan petrol cars, two Nissan-type motor cars, one Porsche Cayenne, five SsangYong Rexton SUVs, one Land Cruiser Sahara SUV, six V08 vehicles and one Mitsubishi Rosa air-conditioned bus.
A Bell 212 helicopter belonging to No. 07 Squadron at SLAF Base Hingurakgoda, crashed into the Maduru Oya Reservoir on today morning (09 May 2025), due to an emergency situation during the Heli-Rappelling demonstration held for the Army Special Forces Passing Out Parade.
Its efforts have played a significant role in protecting Sri Lankan society from disaster risks and in supporting sustainable and resilient development.
— Prime Minister Dr. Harini Amarasuriya
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A discussion on the upcoming series of religious events scheduled to be held at the Sithulpawwa and Tissamaharama Raja Maha Viharayas was held today (08) at the Presidential Secretariat under the patronage of Secretary to the President, Dr. Nandika Sanath Kumanayake.
Prime Minister Dr. Harini Amarasuriya met with Mr. Ajay Banga, President of the World Bank Group, at the Prime Minister’s Office to discuss Sri Lanka’s development priorities and the continuation of strategic collaboration.
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President Anura Kumara Disanayake cast his vote this afternoon (06) at the Abesingharama Saikoji Preschool in Panchikawatta, Maradana, for the Local Government Election 2025.
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