Category: General
Sri Lankan Defence Secretary Engages with Senior UN Officials in New York
New york city: A high-level Sri Lankan delegation led by the Secretary of Defence Air Vice Marshal Sampath Thuyacontha (Retd) held a series of meetings with senior officials of the United Nations at its Headquarters in New York City on 22 April (2026)…
Targeted Financial Sanctions Strengthen Sri Lanka’s Defence Against Terrorism Financing
Sri lanka: Sri Lanka has significantly strengthened its national security framework by placing renewed emphasis on Targeted Financial Sanctions (TFS), a critical tool used to disrupt the financing of terrorism and safeguard the country’s financial sys…
New Respiratory Medical ICU Opens at Welisara Hospital with SLAF Support
Welisara: The newly established Respiratory Medical Intensive Care Unit (ICU) of the National Hospital Welisara for Respiratory Diseases was declared open today with the participation of Dr. (Mrs.) Ruvini Rasika Perera, President of the Ministry of De…
New Respiratory Medical ICU Opens at Welisara Hospital with SLAF Support
Welisara: The newly established Respiratory Medical Intensive Care Unit (ICU) of the National Hospital Welisara for Respiratory Diseases was declared open today with the participation of Dr. (Mrs.) Ruvini Rasika Perera, President of the Ministry of De…
Deputy Minister of Defence Commends Sri Lanka Navy’s Active Contribution to the ‘Ratama Ekata’ National Programme to Eradicate the Drug Menace
Akuregoda: In order to observe first-hand the operations of the ‘Ratama Ekata’ National Programme and the Sri Lanka Navy’s ongoing commitment, to the Government’s flagship initiative aimed at ensuring a ‘Dignified Life – Secure Nation’ for every citiz…
Anura Karunathilaka Sworn In As Minister Of Energy Before President
Colombo: President Anura Kumara Dissanayake has appointed Mr Anura Karunathilaka as the Minister of Energy. Mr Karunathilaka took his oath as the Minister of Energy this afternoon before the President at the Presidential Secretariat.
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Central Bank of Sri Lanka Presents Economic and Financial Reports to President
Colombo: The Central Bank of Sri Lanka’s ‘Annual Economic Review 2025’ and ‘Financial Statements and Operations 2025’ reports were presented this morning at the Presidential Secretariat to the Minister of Finance, Planning and Economic Development, Pr…
Six Foreign Envoys Present Credentials to President Dissanayake
Colombo: Six foreign envoys, including two High Commissioners, three Ambassadors, and an Apostolic Nuncio-designate of the Holy See, presented their credentials to President Anura Kumara Dissanayake at the Presidential Secretariat. The formal ceremony…