President thanks all who voted for renaissance

15 Nov 2024

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President Anura Kumara Dissanayake thanked all who voted for a renaissance.

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Strong parliament sufficient, two-thirds led to enactment of laws detrimental to people: President

14 Nov 2024

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Claiming that the two-thirds majority was used by political forces to enact laws detrimental to the people, President Anura Kumara Dissanayake said today the government was expecting only a strong parliament.

Programme to issue birth, marriage, death certificates to SL expatriates through foreign missions

13 Nov 2024

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The government has announced a new initiative to issue copies of birth, marriage and death certificates to Sri Lankans living abroad through Sri Lankan embassies, aimed at providing greater convenience to the expatriate community, the President’s Media Division (PMD) said.

Sri Lanka will receive IMF third tranche by end of February: President

11 Nov 2024

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Claiming that the debt restructuring process will be completed by December this year, President Anura Kumara Dissanayake expressed confidence that Sri Lanka will receive the third tranche under the IMF Extended Fund Facility (EFF) by the end of January or early February next year.

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Rohitha becomes emotional at election rally

11 Nov 2024

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Former MP Rohitha Abeygunawardhane became emotional during an election rally in Kalutara where he said, with tears in his eyes, that he had been with the people over the years.

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President assures release of political prisoners, northern lands captured by security forces

10 Nov 2024

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Steps will be taken to return the northern and eastern people’s lands taken over by the security forces for various security reasons while steps will also be taken to release political prisoners, President Anura Kumara Dissanayake said today.

SL’s application for BRICS membership not rejected: Foreign Ministry refutes reports

10 Nov 2024

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The Ministry of Foreign Affairs refuted media reports that Sri Lanka’s application for BRICS membership has been rejected and that pending requests for BRICS membership from many countries including Sri Lanka will be considered by BRICS member countries in due course.

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Will probe killings of Thajudeen, Lasantha: President

09 Nov 2024

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The government will investigate into and bring to book those responsible for the killing of peaceful people like Wasim Thajudeen, Lasantha Wickramatunga and the disappearance of Pradeep Ekneligoda, President Anura Kumara Dissanayake said today.

’Will introduce programme to eradicate drug menace’: President

09 Nov 2024

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The government will take steps to eradicate the drug menace and the underworld while putting an end to the insecure situation in the country, President Anura Kumara Dissanayake said yesterday.

Government rules out any plans to offer ministerial portfolios to Douglas

08 Nov 2024

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The government ruled out any plans to offer ministerial portfolios to EPDP leader former minister Douglas Devananda.

Sri Lanka mulls joining BRICS-founded New Development Bank

08 Nov 2024

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The government is considering obtaining the membership of the New Development Bank (NDB), a multilateral development bank established by the BRICS states, after failing to obtain BRICS membership due its decision not to grant new membership, Minister Vijitha Herath said yesterday.

Can't fulfil promises in five weeks: Vijitha

07 Nov 2024

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Claiming that some opposition politicians are alleging that the government has failed to fulfil its promises, Minister Vijitha Herath said the manifesto of the National People’s Power (NPP) was presented to be completed within five years and not within five weeks.

IMF third tranche likely by January end or Early February: President

07 Nov 2024

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President Anura Kumara Dissanayake expressed hope that Sri Lanka will receive the third tranche under the IMF Extended Fund Facility (EFF) by the end of January or early February next year.

No double standard on PTA: Government clarifies

06 Nov 2024

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In the wake of concerns raised by some parties over the government’s stance on the Prevention of Terrorism Act (PTA), Minister Vijitha Herath said today the government had not changed its stance on the need to amend or abolish PTA while stating that the PTA will be taken up for discussion in the new parliament.

President congratulates US President

06 Nov 2024

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President Anura Kumara Dissanayake congratulated Donald J. Trump on being elected as the 47th President of the United States.

Medical unit at PM’s office returned to Ministry of Health

06 Nov 2024

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The medical unit established at the Prime Minister’s office has been withdrawn and its staff and other equipment has been returned to the Health Ministry.

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Government refutes curtailing CBK’s security; says 57 officers assigned

06 Nov 2024

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The government today refuted curtailing security detail of former President Chandrika Bandaranaike Kumaratunga as claimed by her.

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Muslim Marriage and Divorce Act will not be changed: Minister

06 Nov 2024

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The government will not change the Muslim Marriage and Divorce Act (MMDA), Minister Vijitha Herath said today.

Rural development, government’s primary objective this term: President

05 Nov 2024

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President Anura Kumara Dissanayake said that rural development and upgrading the rural people’s social and economic well-being is one of the primary objectives of the government during this term.

Government will take legal action if rice not sold at controlled prices: President

04 Nov 2024

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Claiming that the government had held discussions with rice millers on the prices of rice, President Anura Kumara Dissanayake said today that legal action will be taken against those who fail to sell rice at the controlled prices.