A Bell 212 helicopter belonging to No. 07 Squadron at SLAF Base Hingurakgoda, crashed into the Maduru Oya Reservoir on today morning (09 May 2025), due to an emergency situation during the Heli-Rappelling demonstration held for the Army Special Forces Passing Out Parade.
Its efforts have played a significant role in protecting Sri Lankan society from disaster risks and in supporting sustainable and resilient development.
— Prime Minister Dr. Harini Amarasuriya
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A discussion on the upcoming series of religious events scheduled to be held at the Sithulpawwa and Tissamaharama Raja Maha Viharayas was held today (08) at the Presidential Secretariat under the patronage of Secretary to the President, Dr. Nandika Sanath Kumanayake.
Prime Minister Dr. Harini Amarasuriya met with Mr. Ajay Banga, President of the World Bank Group, at the Prime Minister’s Office to discuss Sri Lanka’s development priorities and the continuation of strategic collaboration.
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President Anura Kumara Disanayake cast his vote this afternoon (06) at the Abesingharama Saikoji Preschool in Panchikawatta, Maradana, for the Local Government Election 2025.
President Anura Kumara Disanayake returned to the island this afternoon (06) via a special aircraft of the Vietnamese government, concluding his successful three-day official visit to Vietnam.
During his official state visit to Vietnam, President Anura Kumara Disanayake participated in a series of high-level discussions with key representatives of Vietnam’s business community.
Joint Statement between the Socialist Republic of Vietnam and the Democratic Socialist Republic of Sri lanka on the state visit of H.E.Anura Kumara Disanayaka President of the Democratic Socialist Republic of Sri Lanka to the Socialist Republic of Vietnam 4th - 6th May , 2025
Prime Minister Dr. Harini Amarasuriya met yesterday (May 05) with Mr. Charles Whiteley, Head of the South Asia Division of the European External Action Service, as part of the ongoing GSP+ Monitoring Mission.
The voting for the 2025 Local Government Elections began a few moments ago.
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