President Anura Kumara Disanayake has appointed Mr. Sampath Manthrinayake, former Secretary to the Ministry of Fisheries, Aquatic and Ocean Resources, as the new Secretary to the Ministry of Rural Development, Social Security and Community Empowerment.
President Anura Kumara Disanayake has appointed Dr. Muditha Darshana Senarath Yapa as the new Chief Innovation Officer of the National Innovation Agency.
In a gesture to bolster care for war-disabled soldiers, the Presidential Secretariat today (20) handed over five vehicles to the Ranaviru Seva Authority (RSA) for use in treatment and rehabilitation efforts. The handover ceremony, held at the President Secretariat Vehicle Yard, followed a request from the RSA to address logistical shortages at its nationwide facilities.
Newly appointed High Commissioners, Ambassadors, and Consuls designated to represent Sri Lanka paid a courtesy call on the Prime Minister, Dr. Harini Amarasuriya on May 19 at the Prime Minister’s Office.
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In recognition of the 16th National War Heroes Commemoration Day and with the approval of Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces, President Anura Kumara Disanayake, promotions have been granted to 217 officers and 12,217 other ranks across the tri-forces.
Says President addressing the 16th War Heroes’ Commemoration Ceremony
Deputy Minister of Defence, Aruna Jayasekera, paid a visit this morning (19) to the “Ranaviru Sevana” rehabilitation centre in Ragama to inquire into the well-being of war veterans currently receiving residential treatment.
President Anura Kumara Disanayake paid a visit this morning (19) to the Mihindu Seth Medura convalescent home in Attidiya, where he inquired into the health and wellbeing of the resident war heroes currently receiving long-term care at the facility.
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Prime Minister Dr. Harini Amarasuriya attended the finale of the inter-school knockout rugby tournament for the President’s Trophy between Isipathana College, Colombo and Trinity College, Kandy, held yesterday (18 May) at the Royal College Sports Complex in Colombo.
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It has been observed that various false claims are being circulated in certain mainstream media and especially social media platforms regarding the second phase of the vehicle sale conducted through a tender process by the Presidential Secretariat on May 15.
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