Continuing its support to the “A Nation United” National Mission in 2026, the Sri Lanka Navy intercepted two multi-day fishing trawlers suspected of drug smuggling during a special operation conducted on the high seas south of Sri Lanka.
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Opportunity to Donate Land for Construction of New Houses for Families Displaced by Cyclone “Ditwah”
A large number of families have lost their homes and properties and were displaced due to the disaster caused by the “Ditwah” cyclone. In response, the Government has launched the Rebuilding Sri Lanka programme aimed at restoring lives of the impacted communities and rebuilding the country.
Showers will occur at times in Northern, North-central, Eastern and Uva provinces and in Matale and Nuwara-Eliya districts.
Following direct discussions led by the Inspector General of Police (IGP) with the Government of India, the Indian High Commission in Sri Lanka, and Indian security authorities—coordinated through the Minister of Public Security and the Secretary to the Ministry a notorious organized criminal who was the subject of an international Red Notice has been repatriated to Sri Lanka from India by air.
Community Development Councils Play a Key Role in Utilising Government Funds Allocated for Rural Development - Secretary to the President
97% Progress Recorded in Disbursement of LKR. 25,000 Relief Grant
RIL Property PLC has made a financial contribution of Rs. 10 million to the government’s ‘Rebuilding Sri Lanka’ Fund, established to provide relief to communities affected by cyclone Ditwah.
The opening of the first Technology Incubation Center established under the Programme for the Establishment of Technology Incubation Centers being implemented by the Ministry of Science and Technology was held on yesterday (23) at the Vavuniya University Park Road premises under the patronage of the Minister of Science and Technology, Professor Chrishantha Abeysena, and the Minister of Industry and Entrepreneurship Development, Sunil Handunnetti.
Showers will occur at times in Northern, North-central, Eastern and Northwestern provinces and in Matale and Nuwara-Eliya districts. Fairly Heavy falls above 50 mm are likely at some places in Northern, North-central, and Northwestern provinces and in Trincomalee district.
DFCC Bank has made a financial contribution of Rs. 50 million to the Government’s ‘Rebuilding Sri Lanka’ Fund, established to provide relief to people affected by Cyclone Ditwah.
Prime Minister Dr. Harini Amarasuriya, who participated in the 56th Annual Meeting of the World Economic Forum held in Davos-Klosters, Switzerland, concluded her successful four-day official visit and returned to the island on January 23, having confidently presented Sri Lanka’s future direction and the policy stability of the new government to the global community.
Members of the Civil Security Department have donated a day’s salary to the Rebuilding Sri Lanka Fund, which was established to restore livelihoods and rebuild the country following the devastation caused by cyclone Ditwah.
Prime Minister Dr. Harini Amarasuriya held meetings with members of the Swiss business community as well as Sri Lankan business leaders and professionals based in Switzerland on the sidelines of the World Economic Forum in Davos.
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