President Maithripala Sirisena emphasized that he will not allow anyone in the world to do anything for Retd Major Gen. Jagath Jayasuriya or any of Sri Lanka’s military commanders or war heroes. He made these remarks addressing the 66th anniversary celebrations of the Sri Lanka Freedom Party (SLFP) held at the Campbell Park in Borella,…
President Maithripala Sirisena says that the Indian Ocean Region must be transformed into a maritime zone of peace, to become a hub, which functions for the advancement of the entire humankind. He made these remarks addressing the valedictory session of the Indian Ocean Conference 2017 held at the Temple Trees, yesterday (01). Sri Lanka is…
The special stamp and the first day cover, issued to mark the National Insurance Day, falls on the 1st of September were presented to President Maithripala Sirisena today (Sep. 31) at the President’s Official Residence. Deputy Minister of Postal Services and Muslim Religious Affairs Dulip Wijesekara presented these to the President. The steps were taken…
United States Assistant Secretary of State, Alice J. Wells praised the progress made by Sri Lanka under the leadership of President Maithripala Sirisena in the democratic reforms and reconciliation process. She said that the US highly appreciates the “ambitious reforms agenda and historic steps towards reconciliation boldly under taken by President Sirisena.” She said that…
President Maithripala Sirisena says future plans for health sector will pay priortize attention on strengthening of prevention of diseases. He said, accordingly the services of Health Medical Officers and Public Health Inspectors (PHIs) will be strengthened through providing additional facilities. The President was speaking at 82nd Annual General Meeting of the Sri Lanka Public Health Inspectors Union,…
The following list obtained from the Attorney-General’s Department, reveals pending trials and cases under the Prevention of Terrorism Act (PTA) or Emergency Regulations, as of July 12th 2017. It also has the names of the names of persons held in custody as at 20 July 2017 pending advice of legal action by the Attorney-General. 01.…
Australian Foreign Affairs Minister Julie Bishop announced a major Australian assistance to combat dengue fever in Sri Lanka. She made this announcement when she called on President Maithripala Sirisena at the President’s Residence in Colombo today (July 20). Recalling that President Sirisena made a special mention about the spreading of dengue and Chronic Kidney Disease…
Secretary to the President, Austin Fernando held a special meeting with the Operations Committee on Dengue Prevention today (July 19) at the Presidential Secretariat. Heads of the Institutions of health sector joined this meeting. As the 30 percent of dengue patients are school children, the Committee suggested handing over the responsibility of making the school…
The launching ceremony for a book titled “People of Sri Lanka” published by the Ministry of National Co-existence, Dialogue and Official Languages was held under the patronage of President Maithripala Sirisena at the BMICH, today (18). The book, which contains the details of 19 ethnic groups living in Sri Lanka as well as their cultures…
Three Ambassadors and a High Commissioner presented credentials to President Maithripala Sirisena at the President’s House, Colombo, today (28). The envoys are: Mr.Nejmeddine Lakhal- Ambassador of the Republic of Tunisia Mr.Jose Ramon Baranano Fernandez – Ambassador of Spain Mr. Archil Dzuliashvill- Ambassador of Georgia Mr. Conrad Mederic- High Commissioner for the Republic of Seychelles President…