A capacity building program for Government of Sri Lanka (GoSL) officers will kick off today at India’s National Centre for Good Governance (NCGG) in Mussoorie, Uttarakhand. This two-week-long program falls under the Indian Technical and Economic Cooperation Programme (ITEC) by the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA), Government of India (GoI). The program will host 40
President Ranil Wickremesinghe emphasized the pivotal role of agricultural advancement in bolstering the rural economy during a ceremony at the Temple Trees where 2,100 new Grama Niladhari officers were awarded appointment letters. He underscored the importance of dedicated government officials at the grassroots level, particularly in ensuring the success of initiatives like the agricultural modernisation
President Ranil Wickremesinghe has directed officials to expedite infrastructure development in the Bingiriya Industrial Zone, setting a target for completion by the end of this year. This directive came during a recent meeting at the Presidential Secretariat where progress on infrastructure and related constructions in the area was reviewed. The development of the Bingiriya Industrial
Indian airlines are on track to dominate the country’s international air passenger traffic, with projections from Credit Rating Information Services of India (CRISIL) indicating their share could reach 50% by the fiscal year 2027-28, up from 43% previously. This surge is fueled by Indian carriers’ expansion strategies, such as increasing their fleet, introducing new routes,
President Ranil Wickremesinghe highlighted the government’s commitment to crafting economic policies that not only promote export-oriented competitiveness but also transition towards a green economy, aiming for net-zero emissions by 2050. Speaking at the Sri Lanka Climate Summit, he emphasized the urgency of enacting unified legislation to address environmental protection and climate change, highlighting ongoing efforts
According to Health Secretary Dr. Palitha Mahipala, Sri Lanka is grappling with significant health challenges, with 46% of women and 10% of schoolchildren facing obesity. Despite this, there’s a positive trend in life expectancy for women, which has risen from 80 to 83 years in recent years. However, the health landscape is marked by a
The Institution of Engineers, Sri Lanka (IESL), the leading professional body for engineers in the country, is set to introduce the prestigious Eng. (Dr.) A.C. Visvalingam Annual Award for Most Outstanding Engineer 2004. This award aims to honor exceptional engineers who have demonstrated unwavering dedication to their field and made significant contributions to Sri Lankan
Chief Justice Jayantha Jayasuriya, PC, and Attorney General Sanjay Rajaratnam, PC, graced an event at the Sri Lanka Law College (SLLC) premises to launch tickets for its 150th-anniversary celebration themed ‘Back to Law College,’ scheduled for July 6. Established in 1874, the SLLC commemorates its sesquicentennial in 2024, boasting a Bar with over 25,000 members.
Japanese Ambassador Mizukoshi Hideaki recently presented three ‘Health on Wheels’ trucks to the Health Ministry, marking a crucial development in healthcare accessibility. These trucks, valued at US$ 380,000 and funded by the United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA) with support from Japan, are designed to provide essential maternal, newborn, and gynecological services. They will be deployed
A camp aimed at providing artificial limbs to 1,000 Sri Lankan beneficiaries was jointly inaugurated by High Commissioner of India to Sri Lanka Santosh Jha and Defence State Minister Premitha Bandara Thennakoon. This significant event, held at the Ranaviru Seva Authority premises in Gampaha, saw the presence of Defence Secretary Gen. Kamal Gunaratne and Army