December 25, 2024
Prabashini Deshabandu
Prime Minister Dr. Harini Amarasuriya meets the representatives of Principals' Services Union
October 27, 2024A meeting between the Prime Minister Dr. Harini Amarasuriya and the representatives of the Principals' Service Union was held yesterday (25) at the Prime Minister's Office.
The representatives of the Principals' Service Union, who engaged in a discussion with the Prime Minister regarding the problems in the Principals' Service, drew the attention of the Prime Minister to the issues that have not been resolved yet.
Secretary to the Prime Minister Mr. Pradeep Saputhanthri, and representatives including President of the Principals' Service Union Sunil Premathilaka, Secretary Selvaraja Kogulan participated in this event.
Weather forecast for October 27
October 27, 2024In Western, Sabaragamuwa and Northwestern provinces, Galle, Matara and Mannarama districts occur frequently with rains or thunderstorms. To some places in Western, Sabaragamuwa and North Western provinces. Mee. There could be some heavy rains over 50.
Rain or thunderstorms can occur in the rest of the island during evening or night.
Hambantota districts in the North, North Central and North Western provinces are in Trincomalee and Hambantota. Keee. Mee. Only 40 could have winds.
People are urged to take necessary measures to minimize temporary strong winds and thunderstorms caused by lightning
President Dissanayake seeks Myanmar's support for Release of detained Sri Lankans, Strengthening Decades-Long Ties
October 25, 2024President Anura Kumara Dissanayake held discussions with the Ambassador of Myanmar, H.E. Mrs. Malar Than Htaik, this morning (25) at the Presidential Secretariat.
The Ambassador pledged to further strengthen the over 75-year bilateral relations and the millennia-old cultural ties between Myanmar and Sri Lanka. A detailed discussion took place regarding the release of Sri Lankans forcefully held in Cyber Crime camps in Myanmar, with President Dissanayake expressing hope for Myanmar’s assistance in this matter.
The Ambassador also reaffirmed her commitment to support initiatives in education, agriculture, and culture by facilitating knowledge exchanges in these fields.
President Dissanayake briefed the Ambassador on Sri Lanka’s security status, assuring that measures to ensure the safety of both tourists and residents have been enhanced. He emphasized that Sri Lanka is addressing issues raised in recent travel advisories to maintain a secure and welcoming environment for all tourists. Furthermore, he reiterated the government’s commitment to ongoing improvements in safety to protect the well-being of both international visitors and Sri Lankan citizens.
Counsellors Mrs. Lei Yi Win and Mr. Thet Zaw Toe from the Myanmar Embassy also participated in the discussions.
Sri Lanka and South Africa Strengthen Ties
October 25, 2024President Anura Kumara Dissanayake met with the South African High Commissioner, H.E. Sandile Edwin Schalk, this morning (25th) at the Presidential Secretariat.
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