Day: October 28, 2024
Update: Suspects arrested for the murder of five people in Estcourt
Swift investigation by police in KwaZulu-Natal has resulted in the arrest of five suspects who are linked to a mass shooting incident at Nyezane area in Amangwe on Sunday, 27 October 2024. The updated information is that five people were shot and kill…
President Stresses Need to strengthen the National Procurement Commission
Measures Needed to Curb Fraud and Corruption by Preventing Irregular Procurement Practices
– President during discussion with officials from the NCP
President Anura Kumara Dissanayake emphasized the importance of implementing a procurement plan and …
A Special Priority Vehicle Sticker for War Heroes
The war heroes who valiantly defended the nation’s territorial integrity, now living with disabilities, frequently encounter challenges related to parking and accessibility when they visit government facilities for their needs.
They were frequently o…
Defence Secretary marks his maiden visit to Army HQ
Defence Secretary Air Vice Marshal Sampath Thuyacontha (Retd) visited the Sri Lanka Army (SLA) Headquarters located at the Defence Headquarters Complex, Sri Jayawardenepura, Kotte today (Oct 28).
This is the first official visit undertaken by the Def…
Discussion on Advancements in the Colombo Commercial City Development Project
A meeting was held today (28) at the Presidential Secretariat between Secretary to the President Dr. Nandika Sanath Kumanayake, and Managing Director of CHEC Port City Colombo (Private) Limited Xiong Hongfeng.
The discussions centered on the progress…
Sri Lankan coconut- based products featured at Saudi Agriculture Expo 2024 for the first time
The Embassy of Sri Lanka in Riyadh, in collaboration with the Coconut Development Authority of Sri Lanka, facilitated the participation of ten Sri Lankan companies manufacturing coconut-based products, in the 41st edition of the Saudi Agriculture Expo…