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Accolades for President from Vice Chancellors, Police Department and Tri-forces

President Maithripala Sirisena claimed that for the first time in history a President in power option to remain unbiased paves the room for a peaceful and fair election while adding that it is a feature of a democratic country.


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President’s Message – Milad-Un-Nabi

Birth anniversary of Prophet Mohamed' Meelad-un-Nabi is indeed an Occasion to reflect on the teachings of the Prophet that helped immensely to make the world better


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President declares open the new Army HQ at Sri J’Pura

HE the President Maithripala Sirisena, declared open the new Sri Lanka Army Headquarters at Sri Jayawardenepura, Battaramulla at its inaugural warming and formal handover ceremony, today morning (8 November).


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The country should always move towards victories – President

A country should always move towards victories, emphasized President Maithripala Sirisena while adding that one must ensure tasks that could not be completed today for the benefit of the should be completed tomorrow.


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President vests several projects implemented for prevention of chronic kidney disease & welfare of kidney patients with the public

President Maithripala Sirisena vested several projects with the public, today (29) which were implemented with the aim of preventing the chronic kidney disease and for the welfare of the kidney patients.


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President’s Diwali Message

People in the world celebrate their victories by holding various celebrations to rejoice triumphs, elation and freedom achieved by the human society, defeating sufferings through self determination.


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President attends the Enthronement ceremony of Japanese Emperor

The Enthronement ceremony of His Majesty the Emperor Naruhito took place in the presence of several world leaders and other dignitaries today (22) at State Hall of the Imperial Palace in Tokyo.


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President leaves for Japan to attend the Enthronement ceremony of Japanese Emperor

President Maithripala Sirisena left for Japan this morning (21) to attend the Enthronement ceremony of His Majesty the Emperor Naruhito.


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President instructs to provide maximum security to Presidential candidates

The National Security Council headed by President Maithripala Sirisena today (15) decided to provide maximum security to all the candidates who will be contesting the upcoming Presidential election.


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President graces STF Passing Out ceremony

President Maithripala Sirisena graced the Passing Out ceremony of the 76th basic course of the Special Task Force (STF), at the STF Training School in Katukurunda, today (05 October).


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UK Foreign Office Minister Lord Ahmed praises reconciliation process in Sri Lanka

Lord Tariq Ahmed of Wimbledon, British Minister of State for Commonwealth, UN and South Asia, commended the efforts taken by the government of President Maithripala Sirisena to strengthen the process of reconciliation amidst the severe challenge posed by the dastardly terrorist attacks on Easter Sunday.


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First poppy flower pinned on President

The first poppy flower of the Poppy Day was pinned on President Maithripala Sirisena today (01) at the President’s Office.


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Children’s Day Message

In any country in the world, the present young genaration is the key to preserve its furure prosperity and pride


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President intervenes to grant lifetime salary for disabled war heroes.

The Cabinet Memorandum submitted by President Maithripala Sirisena as the Minister of Defence, to grant lifetime salaries for disabled war heroes has been approved by the Cabinet.


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China donates explosive detectors worth 750 million

The government of People’s Republic of China has donated several equipment including drugs and explosive detector worth Rs. 750 million to Sri Lanka.


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President declares open ‘Lotus Tower’

Turning a new leaf in the modern history of the country, the ‘Lotus Tower’ was declared open by President Maithripala Sirisena during a ceremony, today (16th September 2019).


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‘Udarai Oba’ unveiled at the Nelum Pokuna

It was an unforgettable evening of an enchanting musical journey when curtains were drawn for the much awaited musical extravaganza, ‘Udarai Oba’, held at the Nelum Pokuna theatre, this evening (14 September).


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President instructs to expedite process of introducing new laws to prevent terrorism

President Maithripala Sirisena has given instructions to expedite the process of amending the rules and regulations and introducing new laws to prevent terrorism.


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President instructs to release lands without impeding national security

President Maithripala Sirisena instructed relevant officials to take steps to release lands without creating any hindrance to national security.


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‘Rata Wenuwen Ekata Sitimu’ special programme conducted in Delft Island

A special programme organized in parallel to the ‘Rata Wenuwen Ekata Sitimu’ (Let’s Stand Together for the Country) which is currently underway in Jaffna district was conducted in Delft Island yesterday (27).

 


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Russian scientist presents innovative invention to President

A Russian scientist presented an exclusive detective equipment which can sense explosives, radiations and chemicals presented to President Maithripala Sirisena at the President’s Office today (27).


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INTERPOL Medal for President Maithripala Sirisena

INTERPOL Secretary General Jürgen Stock praised the steps taken by President Maithripala Sirisena, the Ministry of Defence, Sri Lanka Police and intelligence services for swiftly taking action to apprehend the criminals who were responsible for the Easter Sunday terrorist attacks.


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President Commissions Navy Ship

An Offshore Patrol Vessel (OPV) of the Sri Lanka Navy received its commission by President and Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces Maithripala Sirisena during a Commissioning Ceremony held at the Colombo harbor, this evening (22nd Thursday, August 2019).


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President chairs a meeting to formulate a standard mechanism to distribute explosives

A discussion focused on the ways and means to minimize irregularities occur while issuing explosive materials and to formulate a regulated procedure to distribute them was held under the patronage of President Maithripala Sirisena at the Presidential Secretariat today (20).


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Peace Envoy Akashi, a special friend of Sri Lanka - President

President Maithripala Sirisena says staunch peace-maker Yasushi Akashi is a loyal and trusted friend of Sri Lanka. He said this when the Japanese peace envoy Akashi called on President Sirisena at the President's Office today (July 20).