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President Promotes Commander of the Army to the rank of General

The President of the Democratic Socialist Republic of Sri Lanka and Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces His Excellency Maithripala Sirisena has promoted the Commander of the Arm..

By | 2017-06-28T09:28:15+00:00 June 28th, 2017|News, Sri Lanka|0 Comments

Japanese ambassadors in five SAARC countries meet Foreign Minister Ravi Karunanayake

Ambassadors of Japan in five SAARC countries met Foreign Minister Ravi Karunanayake (June 26) at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs in Colombo.

By | 2017-06-28T07:28:50+00:00 June 28th, 2017|News, Sri Lanka|0 Comments

President congratulates Ms Jayathma Wickramanayake, the new UN Envoy on Youth

Ms Jayathma Wickramanayake, who has been appointed as the new UN Envoy on Youth by United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres called on President Maithripala Sirisena at the..

By | 2017-06-28T06:50:59+00:00 June 28th, 2017|News, Sri Lanka|0 Comments

Press Release issued by President’s Secretary on SAITM issue

Secretary to the President P. B. Abeykoon under the directive of President Maithripala Sirisena has issued following press release mentioning the actions will be taken by the gover..

By | 2017-06-26T07:55:20+00:00 June 26th, 2017|News, Sri Lanka|0 Comments

Plans to reduce indirect taxes to 60 percent: Minister Mangala

Indirect taxes account for 80 percent of the government’s tax income. This will be brought down to 60 percent within the next two years bringing tangible relief and benefits to the..

By | 2017-06-26T07:49:30+00:00 June 26th, 2017|News, Sri Lanka|0 Comments
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