President Anura Kumara Disanayake is set to depart the country this evening (13) for a four-day state visit to the People’s Republic of China.
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A 5-acre plot of land in the Bloemendhal area has been allocated to store containers under investigation
Private companies involved in port-related services have agreed to ensure the efficient deployment of clerical staff for smooth operations
Showers or thundershowers will occur at times in Eastern and Uva provinces and in Polonnaruwa, Matale, Nuwara-Eliya and Hambantota districts. Fairly heavy showers above 50mm can be expected at some places in Uva province and in Matale, Nuwara-Eliya, Ampara and Hambantota districts.
Four newly appointed Supreme Court Justices took their oaths of office before President Anura Kumara Disanayake this morning (12) at the Presidential Secretariat.
The Sri Lanka Navy took hold of about 90kg and 45g (wet weight) of Kerala cannabis adrift in waters, during a special operation conducted in the sea area of Kappaladi, Kalpitiya recently.
Showers or thundershowers will occur at times in Northern, North-central, Eastern, Uva and Central provinces. Fairly heavy showers above 50 mm can be expected at some places in Eastern, Uva and Central provinces and in Polonnaruwa district.
President Anura Kumara Disanayaka will undertake a State Visit to the People’s Republic of China from 14-17 January 2025 at the invitation of President Xi Jinping.
The government has highlighted concerns about individuals conducting business in the country while on tourist visas. Prime Minister Dr. Harini Amarasuriya stated that engaging in business activities on a tourist visa is not legally permitted, and the government will take appropriate legal action against such incidents.
Prime Minister Dr. Harini Amarasuriya met with the international leaders of the Salvation Army, General Lyndon Buckingham and Commissioner Bronwyn Buckingham, at the Parliament Complex on January 10.
The newly appointed Commander of the Army, Lieutenant General Lasantha Rodrigo, called on the Defence Secretary, Air Vice Marshal Sampath Thuyacontha (Retd), at the Defence Ministry in Sri Jayawardenepura, Kotte, recently.
The newly appointed Heads of Mission of Sri Lanka met with the Hon. Prime Minister Dr. Harini Amarasuriya at the Parliament of Sri Lanka to discuss avenues for strengthening diplomatic collaboration.
A meeting between the Deputy Minister of Defence, Major General Aruna Jayasekara (Retd), and the Defence Advisor of the High Commission of India, Captain Anand Mukundan, along with Assistant Defence Advisor Lieutenant Colonel Mandeep Singh Negi, took place yesterday (Jan 10) at the Deputy Minister’s office in Colombo.
Showers or thundershowers will occur at times in Northern, North-central, Eastern, Uva and Central provinces. Heavy showers above 100 mm can be expected at some places in Eastern, Uva and Central provinces and in Polonnaruwa district.
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