President Maithripala Sirisena says whatever the critics say, the Government is committed to strengthening the Tri-forces and to fulfill its responsibility on the national security. He made these remarks addressing the National War Heroes Commemoration Ceremony 2017 held in front of the War Heroes’ memorial near the parliament grounds, today(19). During the ceremony the President…
President Maithripala Sirisena says the government has already implemented large number of mega projects for the development of the irrigation and agricultural sectors in the country. He added that the development work of the right bank of Maduru Oya which is another mega irrigation project will be implemented this year. The President also stated that…
The Buddhist philosophy has provided solutions for the conflicts and the poverty, the President Maithripala Sirisena said. He added that committing to achieve agreed specifics of the Kandy declaration, will pave the way to find solutions for many international issues while accomplishing the goals of the sustainable development and sustainable peace. The President emphasized that…
The Hatton Dickoya Base Hospital, which was built on a Rs. 1,200 million fund from the Indian government, vested with the public by the Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi, today (12). The three-story hospital building comprises a 150-bed ward complex, Medical Equipment Unit, Out Patient Department, Specialist Center, Intensive Care Unit, Maternity Ward, Emergency Treatment…
“Determination of everybody on this celebration of International Day of Vesak should be building of a society with equivalence and justice, by through lighting a lamp of illumination to dispel darkness”, says Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi. The Indian Premier was speaking at the main ceremony of the United Nations’ International Day of Vesak held…
President Maithripala Sirisena says, in this Vesak season, everybody should determine to move forward as citizens in Sri Lanka where altruism exists instead of egoism. The President was speaking at the ceremony of International Day of Vesak – 2017, today (May 09) at the Vattarama Arahaththa Maliyadewa Temple in Kegalle. He pointed out that the…
President Maithripala requests the venerable Maha Sanga to provide required guidance and assistance for the program carried out by the government to preserve the books written on ola leaves that contain the thousands years of Sri Lankan history. The President was speaking at the ceremony to unveil the pinnacle of the newly built chaithya at…
President Maithripala Sirisena said it is highly regrettable that some people due to their political agendas have resorted to strikes when steps have been taken to solve SAITM issue. Speaking at a function in Anuradhapura today (May 5), he urged the medical students not to be political paws and to complete their medical education successfully…
President Maithripala Sirisena says the guidance given by the spiritual leaders are very important in finding solutions for the current issues in world. The President made these remarks at the inauguration ceremony of the international seminar, organized by Sri Lanka Islamic Center. The opening session of the seminar was held today (April 27) at the…
President Maithripala Sirisena says the ‘Drug free Country’ program, inaugurated by the government to build a healthy nation by saving the future generation from the drug menace, has shown successful results. “The treasury reported to the Cabinet that the income from the taxes for liqueur and cigarettes have fallen for the first time of the…