President tells officials of the Ministry of Agriculture and fertiliser importers

President tells officials of the Ministry of Agriculture and fertiliser importers
Support Sought for Post-Disaster Recovery Programme – President
Government’s Commitment to Economic Stability and Development Commended – ADB President
A sum of LKR 31,835,602, representing the one-day salary of public officers of the Uva Provincial Council, has been donated to the Government’s ‘Rebuilding Sri Lanka’ Fund to provide relief to those affected by Cyclone Ditwah.
A meeting was held this afternoon (24) at the Presidential Secretariat between President Anura Kumara Dissanayake and the Committee appointed to amend legislation to remove legal obstacles to the swift destruction of seized narcotics.
President Anura Kumara Dissanayake held a telephone conversation this evening (24) with Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi regarding the escalating war situation in the Middle East.
Milk powder importers and wheat flour companies have assured that prices will not be increased despite the ongoing Middle East crisis and rising fuel costs.
Bus fares have been increased by 12.19% with effect from midnight today (23), Cabinet Spokesman and Minister Nalinda Jayatissa announced.
A discussion to review the current progress of the special committee appointed under the government’s policy proposals to establish a National Nursing University aimed at elevating the nursing profession in Sri Lanka to degree level was held on 23th of March at the Prime Minister’s Office under the patronage of Prime Minister Dr. Harini Amarasuriya.
President Anura Kumara Dissanayake instructed the officials to take all possible measures to safeguard the country’s energy conservation by raising public awareness on the prudent use of energy during the peak consumption period between 6.00 p.m. to 10.00 p.m., while ensuring the active participation of the public in these efforts.
A meeting between the Chief of Staff to the President, Mr. Prabath Chandrakeerthi and the Australian High Commissioner, Matthew Duckworth, was held at the Presidential Secretariat this morning (23).
Mr. Dimuth Bhashitha Atapattu, an officer of the Sri Lanka Administrative Service (SLAS), has been appointed as the new Director General of the Data Protection Authority with effect from 05 March 2026.
President of the Asian Development Bank, Masato Kanda, arrived in Sri Lanka early this morning (23) for a three-day official visit aimed at strengthening economic cooperation, engaging with key stakeholders, and assessing cyclone-related damage in affected areas.


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