Irrigation Department announced that the flood warning for Malwathu Oya basin is extended for the next 24 hours.It is requested to pay high attention in this regard by the residents in those area and vehicle drivers running through those areas.
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President Instructs the Officials
Her Excellency Ms. Qin Boyong, Vice-Chairwoman of the National Committee of the Chinese People’s Political Consultative Conference (CPPCC) at the Vice Premier level, paid a courtesy call on Prime Minister of Sri Lanka, Dr. Harini Amarasuriya, at the Parliament of Sri Lanka.
Ms. Ruvendrini Menikdiwela, Assistant High Commissioner for Refugees at the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR) and Assistant Secretary-General of the United Nations, paid a courtesy visit to the Prime Minister of Sri Lanka, Dr. Harini Amarasuriya, at the Prime Minister’s Office.
His Excellency Santosh Jha, the Indian High Commissioner, met with the Minister Bimal Rathnayake, Minister of Transport, Highways, Ports, and Civil Aviation, at the Ministry for a brief discussion yesterday.
Sri Lanka announces the successfulexpiration of its consent solution and exchange offer related to its International Sovereign Bonds
His Excellency Santosh Jha, High Commissioner of India to Sri Lanka, held a meeting with the Prime Minister of Sri Lanka, Dr. Harini Amarasuriya, at the Prime Minister’s Office today. This meeting underscored the longstanding friendship and strategic partnership between the two neighboring nations.
Rs. 232 million has been the expected revenue from the Department of Excise for the year 2024, and the Department of Excise has stated that the department has been able to collect a revenue of exceeding Rs. 200 million as at 30.11.2024.
The Ministry of Defence hosted its Public Day program at the Ministry premises, led by Defence Secretary Air Vice Marshal Sampath Thuyacontha (Retd.) on January 10, reaffirming its commitment to the welfare of war veterans and the families of fallen heroes. The initiative, aligned with the directives of H.E. the President and Hon. Deputy Minister of Defence, provided essential support to retired, disabled veterans, and families of the fallen.
Several spells of showers will occur in Eastern, North-central and Uva provinces and in Matale, Nuwara-Eliya and Hambantota districts.
All together with the Chinese New Year festival, the Chinese Embassy in Sri Lanka and the Chinese Ministry of Culture and Tourism jointly organized a celebration to mark the occasion in Colombo. The inaugural ceremony took place on January 19 at the Cinnamon Life Hotel, under the patronage of Prime Minister Dr. Harini Amarasuriya.
As severe weather conditions threaten several areas in the island, the Sri Lanka Navy deployed 03 relief teams on 15th and 19th January 2025, to the vulnerable areas of Buddhangala in Padaviya and Aluthparagama in Mahakanadarawa belonging to the Anuradhapura district. These teams are actively engaged in disaster relief operations, working tirelessly to provide necessary aid and support to affected communities.
Australian High Commissioner HE Paul Stephens highlighted the current state of public transportation in Sri Lanka and emphasized the need to establish a passenger-friendly, comfortable, and safe public transport service. He further underscored the potential for Australia to provide support to the Sri Lankan government in achieving this goal.
