A new Buddhist pilgrimage tour package, "Buddha Wandana", was launched in Colombo on yesterday (16) to promote Sri Lanka as a leading destination for Buddhist tourism, ahead of the commencement of direct flights between Viet Nam and Sri Lanka from 18 August 2026.
The Ambassador of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia to Sri Lanka, His Excellency Khalid Hamoud Nasser Alkahtani, paid a farewell call on Prime Minister Dr. Harini Amarasuriya on 16 July 2026 at Temple Trees.
Our goal is to establish a 'closed service' that upholds the professional dignity of preschool teachers and administrators. - Minister of Women and Child Affairs Saroja Savithri Paulraj
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Minister of Public Administration, Provincial Councils and Local Government Prof. Chandana Abayaratne announced that the Government will recruit 30,000 teachers this year through a subject-based recruitment system for the first time to address critical teacher shortages in schools.
The Ministry of Transport, Highways and Urban Development says four major development projects aimed at easing traffic congestion and improving urban infrastructure in Kandy will be completed within the next two years.
The newly appointed 27th Commander of the Sri Lanka Navy, Vice Admiral Damian Fernando, met Prime Minister Dr. Harini Amarasuriya at Temple Trees today (16).
Prime Minister Dr. Harini Amarasuriya, who travelled to the State of Qatar to convey the condolences of the Government and the people of Sri Lanka on the passing of the former Father Amir of the State of Qatar, returned to Sri Lanka this morning (16 July) via Bandaranaike International Airport, Katunayake.
Minister of Women and Child Affairs Saroja Savithri Paulraj emphasized that building a child-centred society begins with understanding children's world and that adults must first change their attitudes and responses before expecting changes in children's behaviour.
Prime Minister Dr. Harini Amarasuriya, who is in the State of Qatar to convey condolences on the passing of the Father Amir, arrived at Lusail Palace in Doha today (15 July).
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