State Minister of Irrigation, Mr. Shasheendra Rajapaksa, has outlined ambitious plans to increase the country’s electricity generation and food production in 2024. Speaking at a Press Briefing held at the Presidential Media Centre (PMC) on the theme ‘Collective path to a stable country’ today (26), State Minister Rajapaksa announced that the Uma Oya project is expected to add 120 MW of electricity to the national grid by February 15th. This marks a significant step towards improving Sri Lanka’s energy security.

President Ranil Wickremesinghe extended an invitation to all political party leaders in the Parliament to engage in discussions with the Managing Director of the International Monetary Fund (IMF) on the implementation of the agreement with the IMF.

President Ranil Wickremesinghe underscored his commitment to guiding the country’s progress in the coming years, drawing inspiration from the success of Biyagama.

President Ranil Wickremesinghe, addressing the 30th Annual General Meeting of the Lanka Confectionary Manufacturers Association (LCMA) yesterday (24) at Cinnamon Grand Hotel, Colombo emphasized the potential for Sri Lanka to become a global player in the confectionery industry. He encouraged Sri Lankan confectioners to expand their horizons and tap into international markets.