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.
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Systematic Urban Planning Can Transform Sri Lanka into an Attractive Tourist Destination - President
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.
In order to make policy decisions related to ensuring food security, Minister of Agriculture, Livestock, Lands and Irrigation K.D. Lalkantha, along with Minister of Trade, Commerce, Food Security and Cooperative Development Wasantha Samarasinghe and members of the Food Policy and Security Committee convened for the fourth time today (03) at the Parliament Complex.
Showers or thundershowers will occur at times in Eastern, Southern and Uva provinces and in Matale, Nuwara-Eliyaand Polonnaruwa districts. A few showers may occur in Northern province and in Anuradhapura district.
Prime Minister Dr. Harini Amarasuriya stated that the unity witnessed during a Perahera is essential for building a transformative nation and it is not an isolated effort.
President Calls for Nationwide Promotion of Religious and Cultural Enlightenment
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The auction for 14 luxury vehicles belonged by the President’s Office, six decommissioned vehicles and various spare parts was held yesterday (28).
