The Secretary to the Prime Minister, Mr. Pradeep Saputhanthri, participated in the World Bank Group's Global Digital Summit 2025, held from March 17 to 20 at the World Bank headquarters in Washington, D.C. Under the theme "Digital Pathways for All," the summit brought together global authorities, development partners, private sector leaders, and key stakeholders to explore innovative digital solutions and their role in advancing economic and social development.

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Foreign Employment, and Tourism in coordination with Sri Lanka Embassies in Myanmar and Thailand, and with the support of the Governments of Myanmar and Thailand successfully facilitated the rescue of 14 Sri Lankans who had been trafficked and forcibly employed in cybercrime centers in Myawaddy, Myanmar. The 14 Sri Lankans are scheduled to be repatriated to Sri Lanka recently.

Showers or thundershowers will occur at several places in Western, Sabaragamuwa, Central, North-western and Northern provinces and in Galle and Matara districts after 2.00 p.m.

The Joint Commander of the French Forces deployed in the Indian Ocean, Rear Admiral Hugues Laine called on the Defence Secretary Air Vice Marshal Sampath Thuyacontha (Retd) at the Defence Ministry in Sri Jayawardenepura, Kotte yesterday (Mar 19).

Prime Minister Dr. Harini Amarasuriya met with H.E. Dewi Gustina Tobing, the Ambassador of Indonesia to Sri Lanka, at the Parliament of Sri Lanka to discuss strengthening bilateral relations between the two nations.

The Civil Security Department (CSD) plays a vital role in the country's economic development by implementing agricultural projects aimed at ensuring food security in Sri Lanka.

Showers or thundershowers will occur at several places in Western, Sabaragamuwa, Central and North-western provinces and in Galle, Matara and Mannar districts after 2.00 p.m.

President Anura Kumara Disanayake instructed police chiefs of the Southern Province to carry out their duties without any influence. The President further stated that his government would facilitate this process by ensuring political authority provides the necessary assistance.

The Navy Boat Building Yard, Welisara on 17 Mar 25 hosted a significant event where sixty (60) kayaks and canoes, produced at the facility, were officially handed over to prominent sports clubs across the island. This initiative was spearheaded by the Association for Canoeing and Kayaking in Sri Lanka with support from the International Canoe Federation.

Prime Minister Dr. Harini Amarasuriya was presented with two books namely 'Darkness at Daybreak' by Mr. Nandasiri Jasen Thuliyan and 'Memories of 33 Years in Parliament' by Attorney-at-Law Mr. Nihal Senewiratne on March 15, at the Parliament premises.

Showers or thundershowers will occur at several places in Western, Sabaragamuwa, Southern, Central, North-western and Uva provinces after 2.00 p.m. Fairly heavy showers above 50 mm can be expected at some places in Western, Sabaragamuwa and Southern provinces.