A special Deepavali celebration, organised by the Presidential Secretariat Welfare Association, was held on November 6 at the Presidential Secretariat in Colombo Fort, highlighting the importance of national unity and religious harmony.
The event was held under the patronage of Minister of Fisheries, Aquatic and Ocean Resources Ramalingam Chandrasekar and Secretary to the President Dr Nandika Sanath Kumanayake.
The National Productivity Awards 2025/26 ceremony, organised by the National Productivity Secretariat under the Ministry of Industry and Entrepreneurship Development to recognise excellence in the public, school, manufacturing and service sectors, was held yesterday (08) afternoon at the Bandaranaike Memorial International Conference Hall (BMICH) in Colombo under the patronage of President Anura Kumara Dissanayake.
Three special flights carrying nearly 550 tourists from Poland arrived at the Bandaranaike International Airport in Katunayake today (6), marking the launch of Enter Air’s flight series for the 2026/2027 European winter tourism season.
The Sri Lanka FinTech Festival 2026, organised by FinTech Forum Sri Lanka with the support of the Ministry of Digital Economy and sponsored by Visa, concluded successfully on November 3 at the Shangri-La Hotel in Colombo.
Prime Minister Dr. Harini Amarasuriya participated in the Executive Session of the Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting (CHOGM) 2026, held on 3 November 2026 in Antigua and Barbuda.
Today, two distinct groups stand before the country: those who support the criminal state built around drugs and armed criminal gangs, and those who oppose it.
Students of Kegalu Balika Vidyalaya participated yesterday (04) in the ‘Vision’ educational programme conducted by the Presidential Secretariat to provide students with learning experiences beyond the classroom and practical insights into the country’s history, democratic institutions and public administration.
An interfaith conference organised to mark the completion of one year since the launch of the “Ratama Ekata” national operation, aimed at eradicating the drug menace in Sri Lanka, will be held today (05) at 2.00 p.m. at Temple Trees, Colombo, with the participation of President Anura Kumara Dissanayake.
Sri Lanka’s culinary heritage is a valuable part of the country’s identity and an emerging strength of its tourism industry, with traditional flavours, local ingredients and culinary traditions offering significant potential to attract visitors from around the world.
Prime Minister Dr. Harini Amarasuriya met with the Deputy President of Kenya, H.E. Prof. Kithure Kindiki, on 03 November 2026, on the sidelines of the Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting (CHOGM) in Antigua and Barbuda.
A discussion on securing support from the International Fund for Agricultural Development (IFAD) for Sri Lanka during the 2028–2030 period was held on 03 November at the Presidential Secretariat under the patronage of Secretary to the President Dr. Nandika Sanath Kumanayake.
The Government has not imposed an additional tax burden on the public but has instead taken steps to address shortcomings in the existing tax structure and make it fairer, more systematic and efficient, Minister of Labour and Deputy Minister of Finance and Planning Dr. Anil Jayantha Fernando has stated.
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