Category: Politics
Independent Consultant of Gates Foundation met with Secretary to President
Chanditha Samaranayake, Independent Consultant of the Gates Foundation met with the Secretary to the President Dr. Nandika Sanath Kumanayake at the Presidential Secretariat this morning (03) and engaged in a discussion. The discussion centered on the progress of the digital agricultural transformation program aimed at supporting smallholder farmers and the school meal program to address […]
President Meets with U.S. Ambassador Julie Chung
President Anura Kumara Dissanayake met with U.S. Ambassador Ms. Julie J. Chung at the Presidential Secretariat, today (01). Ambassador Chung extended her warm congratulations to President Dissanayake on his recent inauguration and emphasized the importance of fostering robust bilateral relations between the United States and Sri Lanka. Particular focus was placed on enhancing diplomatic relations […]
KOICA to offer loans for projects aimed at preventing fraud and corruption in Sri Lanka
The Korea International Cooperation Agency (KOICA) has pledged its full support for the transparency initiative of the current government. This commitment was made by a delegation of high-ranking KOICA officials during a meeting with Secretary to the President Dr. Nandika Sanath Kumanayake at the Presidential Secretariat today (27). KOICA has also agreed to offer loan […]
Harini Amarasuriya: Sri Lanka’s New Prime Minister
Parliamentarian Dr. Harini Amarasuriya was sworn in as the new Prime Minister of Sri Lanka, today (24) at the Presidential Secretariat. She took the oath in the presence of President Anura Kumara Dissanayake. Additionally, the Cabinet of Ministers was appointed, and they are as follows: President Anura Kumara Dissanayake 01 Defence 02 Finance, Economic Development, […]
Nandika Sanath Kumanayake appointed as Secretary to the President
Dr. Nandika Sanath Kumanayake was appointed by President Anura Kumara Dissanayake as the new Secretary to the President at the Presidential Secretariat today (23). Dr. Nandika Sanath Kumanayake joined the government service as an Assistant Superintendent of Sri Lanka Customs in 1997. He studied at Rahula College, Matara, and obtained his BSc degree with first-class […]
New President Receives Congratulations from Neighboring Countries
Anura Kumara Dissanayake, who was sworn in as the 9th Executive President of Sri Lanka, has received a warm wave of congratulations from neighboring countries and international leaders. Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Chinese President Xi Jinping, Pakistani Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif, and the US State Department have all extended their best wishes to the […]
Anura Kumara Dissanayake sworn in as the 9th Executive President of Sri Lanka
NPP Presidential Candidate Anura Kumara Dissanayake took oath as the 9th Executive President of Sri Lanka before the Chief Justice at the Presidential Secretariat on Monday (23). Sri Lanka’s Election Commission announced Dissanayake (55) as the winner of the 2024 presidential election yesterday.
Anura Kumara Dissanayake wins Sri Lanka’s presidential election
Sri Lanka’s Election Commission announced NPP presidential candidate Anura Kumara Dissanayake (55) as the winner of the 2024 presidential election, a short while ago. The election commission made the announcement after a second vote count, the first in Sri Lanka’s history. Opposition leader Sajith Premadasa finished second. Incumbent President Ranil Wickremesinghe came third and was […]
Eran Challenges USD20 M Mineral Discovery Seizure in Puttalam by Politically Connected Group
Former Minister of State for Finance Mr. Eran Wickramaratne raised a question in Parliament as to why Puttalam Ilmenite Limited (PIL) which has spent over USD 20 million over the last 10-years, has been denied entry to Sri Lanka Cement corporation land hindering the project realisation. The envisaged investment is USD 100 million which is the largest […]
‘s Report on Effective RAMIS System Utilization Presented to the President
The report from the Cabinet Sub-Committee appointed to investigate and recommend effective utilization of the Revenue Administration Management Information System (RAMIS) was recently presented to President Ranil Wickremesinghe at the President’s Office. Minister of Finance, Economic Stabilization, and National Policy, Mr. Ranil Wickremesinghe, issued Cabinet Memorandum No. 24/0696/604/079 on ‘Revenue Administration Management Information System (RAMIS) […]
COPF uncovers major failings in online visa procurement; calls for forensic audit & possible abrogation or amendment
The Committee on Public Finance (COPF), chaired by Dr. Harsha de Silva, has released a critical report revealing major discrepancies in the procurement process and agreement with the Consortium comprising GBS Technology Services, IVS Global-FZCO, and VF Worldwide Holdings Ltd. The Committee’s findings highlight significant concerns and recommend urgent corrective actions. Key Findings: Uncompetitive Procurement […]
Cabinet approves special salary increment for Govt employees not engaged in recent trade union action
Non-executive government employees, who reported for duty on July 8 and 9, 2024, will be granted a special salary increment as a token of appreciation for their dedication during a challenging economic period. This increment was approved by the Cabinet following President Ranil Wickremesinghe’s proposal. Accordingly, the Secretary of the Ministry of Public Administration, Home […]