August 27, 2024
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Former Provincial Council Representatives from SLPP and UNP Pledge Support for President’s Victory
July 31, 2024- President to contest as an independent candidate to advance the country with a fresh and unbiased vision.
- Provincial and central governments are advancing the country by delegating responsibilities effectively.
- Assassination of the Hamas political leader condemned; such actions are not supported.
- The state must vigilantly protect the right to life.
- Measures are being implemented to shield Sri Lanka’s economy from potential impacts due to situation in Iran, the Middle East, and other global regions.
President Establishes Three Special Committees to Address Potential Global and Iranian Impacts on Sri Lanka
July 31, 2024President Ranil Wickremesinghe has arranged to appoint three special committees as a preliminary measure to address the security and economic pressures that may affect Sri Lanka, considering the potential developments in the Middle East and globally, including the assassination of a Hamas political leader in Iran.
- The government aims to double Girl Guides Association membership from 75,000 to 150,000.
- A new building for the Girl Guides Association – President says at the President’s Guide Award Ceremony.
State Minister of Finance, Dr. Ranjith Siambalapitiya says that Compared to the first five months of last year, the budget deficit has decreased by 63.8% in the first five months of this year. The Minister points out that there was a budget gap of 1014 billion rupees between May 31, 2023. And he mentions that the budget gap has been recorded as 366 billion rupees during the same period of this year.
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