The President’s Fund is introducing two new scholarship programmes tailored for students specializing in Information and Communication Technology (ICT) at the G.C.E. Advanced Level, in line with President Ranil Wickremesinghe’s directives. These scholarships are also extended to monks, nuns, and lay students enrolled in Piriven and Seelamatha Educational Institutions. A total of 822 institutions will
The Sri Lankan Cabinet has given the green light for the development of two wind power stations with a capacity of 484 megawatts each in Mannar and Pooneryn, as announced by the Government Information Department. This decision stems from the approval granted in March 2022 to enter into a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Adani
MP Gamini Waleboda has raised urgent concerns regarding the recruitment of retired Sri Lankan military personnel as mercenaries for Russia. Speaking at a press conference, Waleboda highlighted that these retired soldiers are enticed with promising salaries to join Russian military camps, only to be deployed as mercenaries on the front lines. Despite inquiries made to
During a parliamentary session, SJB MP Harshana Rajakaruna raised concerns over a statement made by former JVP MP K.D. Lalkantha, suggesting the potential imparting of judicial powers to JVP members at the village level. Rajakaruna underscored the seriousness of the situation, emphasizing that as law-abiding citizens, there is genuine fear regarding such assertions. He played
Justice Minister Dr. Wijayadasa Rajapakshe underscored in Parliament the exclusive judicial authority vested in the Sri Lankan judiciary by the Constitution, affirming that no local or foreign entity can be endowed with judicial powers. He emphasized the constitutional framework that establishes a robust judicial system within the country, dismissing any provision for external intervention in
Power and Energy Minister Kanchana Wijesekera raised concerns about an alleged organized effort to undermine the government by disconnecting power without prior notice, prompting an investigation by the Electricity Board. Responding to inquiries from Samagi Jana Balawegaya MP Thushara Indunil Amarasena regarding power disconnections for non-payment of bills, the Minister highlighted a longstanding practice where
Central Bank Governor Dr. Nandalal Weerasinghe emphasized the importance of continuing with planned critical reforms amid ongoing economic challenges faced by Sri Lanka. Speaking at a special press conference at the CBSL headquarters, Dr. Weerasinghe underscored that the country is still recovering from its worst economic crisis since Independence. While acknowledging progress made by the
Public Security Minister Tiran Alles has vowed to take action against the individual responsible for causing disruption at the visa issuing section of the Bandaranaike International Airport (BIA), as well as against the officers who recorded the incident. Speaking at a special media briefing convened at the Public Security Ministry, Minister Alles clarified the controversy
The President’s Media Division announced yesterday that the existing $50 fee for a 30-day visa for foreign visitors to Sri Lanka will remain unchanged, with the continuation of the free visa service for citizens of seven countries: India, China, Russia, Japan, Malaysia, Thailand, and Indonesia. The responsibility for visa issuance will now solely rest with
Tomorrow marks the commencement of a significant recruitment initiative as 1,942 Grama Niladhari (GN) officers are set to join the public service. Letters of appointment for these new officials will be presented at Temple Trees under the patronage of President Ranil Wickremesinghe and Prime Minister Dinesh Gunawardena. The Home Affairs Ministry unveiled the list of