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President Calls on SJB, JVP and Political Parties to Unite in Supporting IMF Agreement for Success
President Ranil Wickremesinghe urged political parties, including the Samagi Jana Balawegaya (SJB) and Janatha Vimukti Peramuna (JVP), to collaborate with the government in safeguarding the...
Daily Wage of Plantation Workers Increases to Rs.1700
President Ranil Wickremesinghe announced an increase in the daily wage of plantation workers to Rs. 1700. He reiterated his unwavering commitment to addressing the challenges...
Prime Minister's May Day message
We are celebrating the 138th International Workers' Day on the historical records written with blood, sweat, efforts and sacrifices of the working people.This time we...
President's May Day Message
On the 138th observance of World Labour Day, born from a historic struggle for rights, our nation stands at a pivotal moment. Regardless of political...
Marches, rallies countrywide to mark 138th May Day today
Today, May 1 marks International Workers’ Day, commemorating the historical fight for workers’ rights and the establishment of the eight-hour workday.
Uma Oya Multipurpose Development Project: No Reported Issues
State Minister of Power and Energy, Mr. Indika Anuruddha Herath assured that since the Uma Oya Multipurpose Development Project was vested in the public, there...
President to attend two May-Day rallies tomorrow
President Ranil Wickremesinghe is scheduled to participate in two May-Day rallies tomorrow (01) in lieu of International Labour Day.
Deadline for accepting of donations to Gaza Fund extended till May 31
The deadline for the Children of Gaza Fund, initiated by President Ranil Wickremesinghe to aid those affected by conflicts in Gaza, has now been extended...
EPF INTEREST raised TO 13%
Finance State Minister Dr. Ranjith Siyambalapitiya yesterday said that the government has taken action to increase the interest of the Employees’ Provident Fund from 9%...
Today’s weather forecast
The Intertropical Convergence Zone (where winds from the Northern Hemisphere and Southern Hemisphere converge) is affecting the island’s weather.
Current Affairs
Global disparities between developing and developed nations have grown due to technology gaps and concerns of weapons of mass destruction
President Ranil Wickremesinghe commended President Yoweri Museveni for assuming leadership at the 19th Non-Aligned Movement (NAM) Summit in Kampala, Uganda.
Districts Allocated Rs. 11,250 Million in Decentralized Budget after 3 Year Hiatus
President Ranil Wickremesinghe announced today that the district decentralized budget for this year amounts to Rs. 11,250 million, marking a significant allocation after a hiatus...
The President Participates in Christmas Carols at the Presidential Secretariat premises
President Ranil Wickremesinghe inaugurated the annual special Christmas carol concert and celebration organized collaboratively by the Presidential Secretariat, the Tourism Development Board, the Armed Forces...
Government pledges support for spice industry revival
President says addressing the 19th Annual General Meeting of the Sri Lanka Spice Council.
Let's collectively advance the 13th Amendment to the Constitution for the future betterment of the nation
Let's collectively advance the 13th Amendment to the Constitution for the future betterment of the nation Pending parliamentary approval, the amendment to the...
Reformative changes are being made to increase the representation of women in politics - President Ranil Wickremesinghe
During a meeting with students from Girls' High School Kandy, President Ranil Wickremesinghe expressed his strong commitment to increasing women's representation in politics through...
President Ranil Wickremesinghe highlights Asia’s significance at the Nikkei Forum on the Future of Asia in Japan
President Ranil Wickremesinghe took the stage at the ‘Nikkei Forum: Future of Asia’ held in Tokyo, Japan today (25). During his address, the President emphasized...
The rivalries/conflicts of the great powers cannot hinder Sri Lanka's access to the Indian-African market
- The President emphasizes during a discussion with the Harvard • Developed Sri Lanka through the 25-year new reformist program of the government• Inviting the...
