The Head of Delegation of the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) in Sri Lanka, Ms. Angelique Appeyroux, paid a courtesy call on the Defence Secretary, Air Vice Marshal Sampath Thuyacontha (Retd), at the Ministry of Defence in Sri Jayawardenepura Kotte yesterday (7).
Showers or thundershowers will occur at times in Northern and North-central provinces and in Trincomalee district.
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The President of the Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank (AIIB), Mr. Jin Liqun, affirmed AIIB’s commitment to supporting Sri Lanka’s development, particularly in the promotion of the green energy sector.
President Anura Kumara Dissanayake reaffirmed that the International Monetary Fund (IMF) remains a vital partner in Sri Lanka’s accelerated journey from crisis to recovery, emphasizing that the government regards IMF support not merely as external assistance, but as an integral element of its comprehensive strategy for sustainable economic progress.
Showers or thundershowers will occur at most places of the island after 1.00 p.m.
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The newly constructed two-storey building housing the Archaeological Museum and the International Archaeological Research Institute at the historic Somawathi sacred area in Polonnaruwa was declared open today (06) under the patronage of President Anura Kumara Dissanayake.
Healthy Ageing through strengthened primary health care and combating smokeless tobacco are among key priorities that health leaders would deliberate upon at the Seventy-eighth Regional Committee Session of WHO South-East Asia, hosted by Sri Lanka from 13 to 15 October.
Atmospheric conditions are favorable for thunderstorms in the evening. Therefore, general public is advised to take adequate precautions to minimize damages caused by strong winds and severe lightning during thundershowers.
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USS FITZGERALD (DDG 62) of the United States Navy which arrived in Colombo for replenishment purpose, departed the island on 04th.
1,000 completed houses handed over to low-income families under the housing construction programme
Symbolic presentation to the President of the Ambatale Water Supply Project, implemented with the assistance of the Government of India and UN-Habitat
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USS FITZGERALD (DDG 62) of the United States Navy arrived at the port of Colombo on replenishment purposes yesterday morning 03 Oct 25. The Sri Lanka Navy welcomed the visiting ship in compliance with naval traditions.
The Audit and Management Committee for the 3rd Quarter of 2025, chaired by the Defence Secretary, Air Vice Marshal Sampath Thuyacontha (Retd), was held at the Ministry of Defence.
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