As the newly elected President Anura Kumara Dissanayake takes over responsibilities, the Ceylon Chamber of Commerce (CCC) affirmed its commitment in working together with all the stakeholders in developing prudent growth strategies that will provide desirable results to the people.
Sri Lanka’s export fraternity yesterday urged President Anura Kumara Dissanayake to streamline the procedures and create a more business-friendly environment that empowers entrepreneurs and exporters to drive the economy forward.
Ugandan President Gen. Yoweri Kaguta Museveni has extended his heartfelt congratulations to Anura Kumara Dissanayake on his election as the 9th Executive President of Sri Lanka. In his message, President Museveni praised Dissanayake’s leadership and recognized the trust placed in him by the Sri Lankan people.
While commending the Presidential Election 2024 for following ’’an excellent process” European Union Election Observation Mission Chief Observer Nacho Sanchez Amor slammed the decision to impose a sudden 14-hour curfew after polling was completed as ’’useless and unnecessary.’’
Israeli strikes on Hezbollah strongholds in southern Lebanon killed 100 people including children on Monday, according to the Lebanese health ministry, in the largest cross-border escalation since war erupted in Gaza on October 7.
A gazette notification has been issued announcing the selection of Lakshman Nipuna Arachchi as the Member of Parliament for the Colombo Electoral District, filling the vacant seat created by Anura Kumara Dissanayake, who assumed office as President today.
The Director of the Planning Division at the National Institute of Education (NIE) in Maharagama has been arrested by the Criminal Investigation Department (CID) in connection with the controversial leak of the Grade 5 Scholarship examination paper.
The International Cricket Council (ICC) today announced that Sir Ronnie Flanagan, the Independent Chair of the Anti-Corruption Unit (ACU), will retire from the role at the end of October 2024.
MP Namal Rajapaksa who contested the Presidential election as the candidate of the Sri Lanka Podujana Peramuna (SLPP) said he is prepared to learn if the people intended to teach him a lesson this time and then make a come-back better prepared next time.
The Joint Apparel Association Forum (JAAF), Sri Lanka’s apex body for the textile and apparel industry, warmly congratulates NPP leader Anura Kumara Dissanayake on being elected as the new President of Sri Lanka. As the country enters a new phase of leadership, JAAF highlights the immense importance of the apparel sector, a key driver of Sri Lanka’s export-led growth and a vital component of the nation’s economic competitiveness. It expresses it
Modi congratulates President-elect Anura Kumara Dissanayake Prime Minister of India Narendra Modi congratulated President-elect Anura Kumara Dissanayake for being elected as the 9th Executive President of Sri Lanka. “Congratulations Anura Kumara Dissanayake, on your victory in the Sri Lankan Presidential election. Sri Lanka holds a special place in India’s Neighbourhood First policy and Vision SAGAR. I look forward to working closely with you
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