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Climate Adaptation Conference concludes, issuing five-point declaration
The Sixth National Conference on Climate Adaptation Based on Local Leadership concluded by issuing a five-point Declaration and nine-point Appeal. The conference was held in Bardibas of Mahottari district and it concluded on Tuesday. The day-long co…
Social sites activities against PM are anti-national: Shankar Pokhrel
General Secretary of the ruling CPN (UML), Shankar Pokhrel, has said social site contents targeting Prime Minister KP Sharma Oli when he is abroad are condemnable. “Such activities are against the interests of the nation.” Speaking at a press meet o…
National Dalit Commission’s report presented to President
An annual report of the National Dalit Commission has been submitted to President Ramchandra Paudel. Commission Chairperson Devraj Bishokarma today submitted the report to the Head of the State amidst a function at the Office of the President, Shita…
IMF looks forward to working with new President
(LANKAPUVATH | COLOMBO) The International Monetary Fund said it’s looking forward to working with Sri Lanka’s newly elected leftist president, including on the latest review of the country’s $3 billion bailout package, international media reports sai…
AKD pledges to thoroughly investigate the Easter attacks
(LANKAPUVATH | COLOMBO) Newly elected President Anura Kumara Dissanayake had pledged his commitment to thoroughly investigate the Easter attacks and to take steps towards uncovering the truth, Archbishop of Colombo His Eminence Malcolm Cardinal Ranj…
Nishan to replace injured Vishwa
(LANKAPUVATH | COLOMBO) Vishwa Fernando has been sent to the High Performance Center for rehabilitation after developing a tightness in his right hamstring while practicing, ‘Sri Lanka Cricket’ says.The SLC adds that 27-year-old right-arm offspinner …
Ex-President Ranil decides not to contest General Election
(LANKAPUVATH | COLOMBO) The United National Party (UNP) says that former President Ranil Wickremesinghe will not contest the upcoming General Election.The Deputy Leader of the UNP, Ruwan Wijewardena also stated that Wickremesinghe does not expect to …
Dr. Harini Amarasuriya appointed as new Prime Minister of Sri Lanka
(LANKAPUVATH | COLOMBO) NPP MP Dr. Harini Amarasuriya, has been appointed as the 16th Prime Minister of Sri Lanka. She was sworn in before President Anura Kumara Dissanayake a short while ago today (Sep. 24). She was also sworn in as the Minister …