Except for a few showers in Galle, Matara, Kaluthara, Rathnapura, Ampara, Matale and Badulla districts in the evening or night, mainly fair weather will prevail over the island.
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The government plans to simplify the application process for the President’s Fund, allowing citizens to apply at the Divisional Secretariat Division level, Prime Minister Dr. Harini Amarasuriya announced in Parliament on February 5.
Director General of the Sri Lanka Red Cross Society (SLRCS), Dr. Mahesh Gunasekara paid a courtesy visit to the Deputy Minister of Defence, Major General Aruna Jayasekara (Retd), at his office recently.
Mr. Marc-Andre Franche, United Nations (UN) Resident Coordinator to Sri Lanka, paid a courtesy call on Prime Minister Dr. Harini Amarasuriya at Temple Trees yesterday (4). The meeting served as a platform to discuss Sri Lanka’s development priorities and the ongoing collaboration between the United Nations and the Sri Lankan government in key sectors.
Ms. Akiko Ikuina, Parliamentary Vice Minister of Foreign Affairs of Japan, paid a courtesy call on Prime Minister Dr. Harini Amarasuriya at Temple Trees yesterday (4). The meeting reinforced the longstanding diplomatic relations between Sri Lanka and Japan, reaffirming Japan’s continued commitment to supporting Sri Lanka’s development and prosperity.
The Indonesian Naval Ship KRI DIPONEGORO - 365 arrived at the Port of Colombo on a replenishment visityesterday (04).The Sri Lanka Navy welcomed the visiting ship in compliance with naval traditions.
A few showers may occur in Uva province and in Batticaloa, Ampara, Matale, Nuwara-Eliya and Hambantota districts.
H.E. Jacqueline Mukangira, High Commissioner of the Republic of Rwanda to Sri Lanka based in New Delhi, paid a courtesy call on Prime Minister Dr. Harini Amarasuriya at the Prime Minister’s Office on February 3. The meeting served as an opportunity to reinforce diplomatic ties between Rwanda and Sri Lanka, with discussions focusing on key areas of bilateral cooperation and mutual interests.
This year, we commemorate a special Independence Day. Rather than merely reflecting on our past, this year we celebrate Independence Day looking forward to the future. Today, we celebrate Independence Day, at a juncture when people from the northern, southern, eastern, and central regions of our country collectively dream of a future defined by a prosperous Sri Lankan State, a modern Sri Lankan nation.
Independence is not just about sovereignty; it is about dignity, justice, and the right to a life free from oppression. Today, as we reflect on our journey, we recognize that true freedom comes from an inclusive and equitable society where every community; regardless of ethnicity, religion, caste, gender or class has an equal stake in shaping this nation and feels valued and respected.
Let Us Unite for National Revival
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The initial step in the digitalisation of government services, ‘GovPay’, will be officially launched under the patronage of President Anura Kumara Disanayake on February 7th, 2025.
