November 23, 2024
Devika
President Anura Kumara Dissanayake conducted a virtual discussion with the Administrator of the United States Agency for International Development (USAID) Ms Samantha Power recently. During the meeting, the two leaders exchanged views on matters of mutual interest and explored avenues for future cooperation.
President Directs Officials to Provide a Monthly Allowance of Rs. 3,000 to Pensioners from Next Week
October 13, 2024President Anura Kumara Dissanayake has instructed officials of the Ministry of Finance to take necessary action to provide a monthly interim allowance of Rs. 3000 to all pensioners, from next week.
Bali Process Meeting held in Colombo
October 13, 2024The Bali Process meeting focused on return and reintegration services for stranded migrants was conducted on October 10 and 11 at the Kingsbury Hotel, Colombo. This collaborative effort involves the International Organization for Migration (IOM) and the National Anti-Human Trafficking Task Force (NAHTTF), coordinated under the Bali Process Return and Reintegration Services (BP AVRR) and supported by the Australian Department of Home Affairs.
Navy continues flood relief operation in Western Province
October 13, 2024Due to the heavy rainfall caused by adverse weather conditions affecting the island, several areas in the Western Province are experiencing flooding. To assist those impacted, Navy flood relief teams have been dispatched to the Gampaha and Colombo districts, working in coordination with the Disaster Management Center (DMC). These relief teams are continuing their flood relief efforts today (13).
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