A discussion between President Anura Kumara Disanayake and officials from the Ministry of Education took place today (06) at the Presidential Secretariat.

A discussion between President Anura Kumara Disanayake and officials from the Ministry of Education took place today (06) at the Presidential Secretariat.
A meeting between President Anura Kumara Disanayake and officials of the Inland Revenue Department was held yeaterday (05) at the Presidential Secretariat.
A discussion between President Anura Kumara Disanayake and officials of the Ceylon Electricity Board was held yesterday (05) at the Presidential Secretariat.
President Anura Kumara Dissanayake has appointed W. P. Senadheera as the new Secretary to the Ministry of Buddhasasana, Religious and Cultural Affairs.
Except for a few showers in Galle, Matara, Kaluthara and Rathnapura districts in the evening or night, mainly fair weather will prevail over the island.
President Anura Kumara Dissanayake expressed that Sri Lanka has the potential to become an attractive tourist destination through well-planned urban development that transcends traditional construction methods.
The President stated during a discussion with senior officials of Sri Lanka Customs.
The Association of Medical Specialists (AMS) has raised serious concerns over the proposed reduction in extra duty, public holiday, and Sunday payment rates for medical officers in the 2025 Budget. In a press release dated February 20, 2025, AMS highlighted that these changes would undervalue the essential after-hours work that ensures an uninterrupted health service. While AMS has opted not to take trade union (TU) action at this moment, the association acknowledges the justification for such measures by doctors’ unions.
The President of the Democratic Socialist Republic of Sri Lanka, His Excellency Anura Kumara Dissanayake, in his capacity as the Commander in Chief of the Armed Forces, has approved the appointment of Air Vice Marshal LH Sumanaweera as the Chief of Staff of the Sri Lanka Air Force.
Prime Minister Dr. Harini Amarasuriya stated that the qualitative change required for a new society should begin within ourselves and that the government has planned to develop cooperatives suited to the modern world while strengthening the rural economy.
Prevailing showery condition over the island is expected to be reduced from today (04).
The Indian Naval Ship (INS) Kuthar arrived at the Port of Colombo on an official visit this morning (03). The visiting ship was welcomed by the Sri Lanka Navy in compliance with naval traditions.
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