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President calls on Archbishop. There is no room for these kind of brutal activities in the country in future - President
President Maithripala Sirisena visited the Archbishop's House today (22) and called on the Archbishop of Colombo, His Eminence Malcolm Cardinal Ranjith.
President visits St.Sebastian's Church, Katuwapitiya,Negombo
President Maithripala Sirisena visited the recently bombed St. Sebastian's Church, Katuwapitiya, Negombo today (23) to inquire into the present situation and inspect damages caused to the church.
President confident about curtail terrorism and bring back normalcy swiftly
The envoys of foreign countries and the representatives of international agencies were unanimous in their expression of fullest support to President Maithripala Sirisena to curb terrorism in Sri Lanka, which has raised its ugly head on Easter Sunday.
The New Year message of togetherness from multi-ethnic East
A new meaning to communal harmony and coexistence emerged from the multi-ethnic Eastern Province on the eve of Aluth Avurudda, when an unparalleled integrated public service was launched in the District of Batticaloa from April 8 to 12, which concluded with President Maithripala Sirisena?s appeal for collective efforts towards progress.
President graces 'Presidential Media Awards 2018'
President Maithripala Sirisena graced the inaugural 'Presidential Media Awards 2018' as the chief guest at the Bandaranaike Memorial International Convention Hall (BMICH) in Colombo, on Wednesday (10 April).
Aim is to make Sri Lankan police service not only nationally but also internationally recognized service - President
President Maithripala Sirisena says that during his tenure, he will take necessary steps to ensure that the Sri Lankan police service not only nationally but also internationally recognized service.
Presidential Task Force on development of North and East Provinces meets
The release of military acquired lands in the North and East has been accelerated following the establishment of the Special Task force for the development of North and East Province.
The President goes to Parliament
The expenditures of Ministry of Defense and the Ministry of Environment was taken in to debate at the parliament today (4) and the President who went to the parliament made certain special remarks on those two subjects.
'Bak Maha Divuruma' taken under President's leadership
The 'Bak Maha Divuruma' (National Pledge to eradicate drug menace) was held at the Independence Square, today (03 March).
The operation against the illegal drugs will be carried on till a successful end despite any challenge, said the President
President Maithripala Sirisena said that he took the battle against illegal drugs on his shoulders without considering the risk it has over his own life because he is determined to build an ethical country for the future generation and emphasized that he will carry on this crusade amidst any challenge.
Over 769kg of cocaine destroyed under President's fight against dangerous drugs
The destruction of 769 kg of cocaine took place at a warehouse in Kelaniya, today (01 April 2019). The haul of cocaine worth over 10 billion rupees seized by law enforcement agencies on several occasions in the past was diluted before being transported to a cement factory in Puttalam where it will be incinerated through cement kiln co-processing.
The proposal to include the Theravada Tripitaka into the Memory of the World Register of UNESCO presented
The occasion of religious significance of presentation of the proposal to declare the Theravada Tripitaka, the sacred scripture of Buddhists, as a World Heritage as a Memory of the World to the UN Representative was held today (23) at the Maha Maluwa (Great Terrace) of the Temple of the Sacred Tooth Relic.
President opens 'Methsiri Sevana' , the Kidney Patients Relief Service, Welfare and Research Centre
President Maithripala Sirisena says due to the broad programmes launched within the past four years in preventing the kidney disease there is a reduction in the spread of kidney disease.
Committee for technical aspects of inclusion of Teravada Tripitaka as a heritage in UNESCO's Memory of the World Register
President Maithripala Sirisena has taken measures to appoint a committee to advice the technical process of inclusion of Teravada Tripitaka in UNESCO's Memory of the World Register.
President emphasized that he will fulfill the responsibility of protecting the Buddhist philosophy for future generations
The 'Tripitakabhivandana' Week has been declared prior to the proposal made by Sri Lanka to the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) to declare the Theravada Tripitaka as a World Heritage, to create a Buddhist revival in the country as well as to provide knowledge to the younger generation regarding the Theravada Tripitaka, said President Maithripala Sirisena.
President leaves for Kenya to attend UN Environment Assembly as a Special Guest
President Maithripala Sirisena left Colombo today (13) for Nairobi to attend the fourth session of the UN Environment Assembly (UNEA-4) held in Nairobi, Kenya as a Special Guest.
Bigger role for Tri forces in anti drug campaign after April 3 President
President Maithripala Sirisena said after April 3 the Police and Tri Forces will have increased cooperation in the campaign for eradication of illicit drugs as well as in measures to control and strengthen rehabilitation process.
Ranaviru Flag pinned on the President
Symbolizing the commencement of the War Heroes' Commemoration Month - 2019, the first Ranaviru Flag was pinned on the President Maithripala Sirisena during a ceremony at the Presidential Secretariat on Tuesday (05 March).
President's Colour awarded to two Air Force squadrons
The No 7 Squadron and No 8 Squadron of the Sri Lanka Air Force were presented with the President's Colour by the President of the Democratic Socialist Republic of Sri Lanka, and Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces, His Excellency Maithripala Sirisena during a ceremony held at the SLAF Base Hingurakgoda, on Saturday (02 March).
Replicas of Multi Barrel Rocket Launcher & Missile produced by Sri Lanka for the first time presented to President
Replicas of Multi Barrel Rocket Launcher and Missile launcher produced by Sri Lanka for the first time in the history were presented to President Maithripala Sirisena at the Presidential Secretariat, yesterday (26).
'There is a reduction in spread of kidney disease due to strengthening of curing and prevention sectors in last 2 years' - President
President Maithripala Sirisena said that due to the broad programme launched within the past two years in preventing the kidney disease, which was a huge national tragedy, there is a reduction in the spread of kidney disease.
President visits Gajaba Regiment HQ at Saliyapura
President Maithripala Sirisena made an observational tour of the Gajaba Regiment Headquarters at Saliyapura, Anuradhapura, today (Feb 25).
A betterment of the effects of anti drugs campaign can be experienced by mid year, President
Rs.423 million to conduct the Gramashakthi People's movement in the Southern province
A National Fund will be established to protect children- President
President Maithripala Sirisena says a National Fund will be established within the next two weeks to take action towards ensuring the protection of the children.
A Systematic approach to build a positive future for the youth, President
A Systematic approach will be taken to win the challenges in building positive future for the youth, President Maithripala Sirisena said. He made these remarks at the opening of the first National Career Guidance network centre held at Polonnaruwa today (8).