A discussion on the initial stage of the “Greenway” – “A Breath for the Nation - Shade for the Road” Roadside Tree Planting Programme, which aims to plant one million trees along roadsides under the coordination of the Clean Sri Lanka Secretariat, was held at the Presidential Secretariat yesterday morning (10), under the patronage of Secretary to the President Dr. Nandika Sanath Kumanayake.
President Anura Kumara Dissanayake has appointed Dr. Roshanie Dissanayake as the Secretary to the Ministry of Science and Technology.
Sri Lanka’s first locally manufactured amphibious vessel, capable of operating both on land and at sea, was launched for export to Europe at an event held yesterday (September 10) at the Koggala Free Trade Zone.
The death compensation paid to Sri Lankan migrant workers who die while engaged in overseas employment has been increased to Rs. 2 million, providing enhanced relief to their families.
Prime Minister Dr. Harini Amarasuriya stated that Sri Lanka is now creating a common dream as a nation and that the Government’s objective is to make public transport the convenient choice for the people. The Prime Minister made these remarks while participating in the ceremony held to open the renovated Bambalapitiya Railway Station under the “Dream Destination” project.
Hindu religious leaders have commended the President and Government for their efforts to promote coexistence, peace and reconciliation among all communities, while also expressing their support for the national programme to eradicate the scourge of narcotics threatening the country’s future generations.
A meeting between President Anura Kumara Dissanayake and Catholic religious leaders, led by His Eminence Malcolm Cardinal Ranjith, Archbishop of Colombo, was held at the Presidential Secretariat today (10).
Living according to one’s cultural identity should never be a source of fear – President emphasises
Prime Minister Dr. Harini Amarasuriya stated that steps are being taken to reduce the use of paper in Parliament and the public sector through digitalisation.
The 8th Colombo International Maritime and Logistics Conference (CIMC) 2026, organized with the aim of positioning Sri Lanka as a regional maritime hub, officially commenced in Colombo on September 9,
A high-level Indian defence delegation comprising senior defence officials accompanying the Indian Defence Minister on his official visit to Sri Lanka called on the Deputy Minister of Defence, Major General Aruna Jayasekara (Retd), at the Ministry of Defence yesterday (9).
ri Lanka has extended a financial contribution of USD 1 million to the Government of Nepal to support ongoing humanitarian, relief and recovery efforts following the devastating Bhote Koshi River floods that occurred on August 26.
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