The inaugural ceremony of the national programme for the presentation of ‘Himikama’ freehold title deeds granting absolute ownership of land to the public, particularly farming communities, who have been developing and utilising land allocated under permits and grants will be held tomorrow (27) at 2.00 p.m. at the North Central Provincial Council Auditorium in Korakahawewa, Anuradhapura.
Ambassador Sumith Dassanayake, Permanent Representative of Sri Lanka to the United Nations in Geneva highlighted Sri Lanka’s continued journey towards economic, social and political transformation, speaking under the high-level segment of the UN Human Rights Council on 25 February 2026.
A U.S. private sector delegation representing the Montana State Partnership Program met with Sri Lanka’s Ambassador to the United States, Mahinda Samarasinghe, to explore substantial investment opportunities in Sri Lanka’s graphite industry.
A discussion on the establishment of the “Drug Prevention – Mahaweli Youth Corps 2026” initiative was held yesterday afternoon (25) at the Presidential Secretariat under the patronage of the Secretary to the President and Secretary of the “A Nation United” National Steering Council, Dr Nandika Sanath Kumanayake.
President instructs appointment of a joint committee for organisational arrangements
Special offering before the sacred Jaya Sri Maha Bodhi in Anuradhapura on 30 November, invoking world peace
Discussions on further strengthening bilateral relations
Mainly fair weather will prevail over most parts of the island.
Minister of State & Foreign Affairs of Portugal Mr. Paulo Rangel met with the Prime Minister of Sri Lanka, Dr. Harini Amarasuriya, at the Prime Minister’s Office On 24th February, 2026
Sri Lanka’s Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Employment Arun Hemachandra held a substantive bilateral discussion with Hon. Eui-hae Cecilia Chung, Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Korea, at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs in Seoul.
Showers or thundershowers are likely at a few places in Southern province and in Rathnapura and Monaragala districts after 2.00 p.m.
President Anura Kumara Dissanayake has appointed Professor Susiripala Manawadu as the new Governor of the Southern Province.
Three newly appointed Ambassadors-designate presented their Letters of Credence to President Anura Kumara Dissanayaka, at a ceremony held at the Presidential Secretariat today (24).
Dr. Victor Rathnayake is a priceless treasure to our nation.
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