(-Colombo, September 27, 2024-) Japan to Restart 11 Stalled Projects in Sri Lanka with Government Support. The Japanese Ambassador to Sri Lanka, MIZUKOSHI Hideaki, affirmed that the Japanese government is committed to fully supporting efforts to combat corruption and irregularities, a key priority of Hon. President Anura Kumara Dissanayake’s administration. He expressed readiness to continue […]
(-Colombo, September 27, 2024-)
Japan to Restart 11 Stalled Projects in Sri Lanka with Government Support.
The Japanese Ambassador to Sri Lanka, MIZUKOSHI Hideaki, affirmed that the Japanese government is committed to fully supporting efforts to combat corruption and irregularities, a key priority of Hon. President Anura Kumara Dissanayake’s administration. He expressed readiness to continue close collaboration with Sri Lanka.
Ambassador Mizukoshi made these remarks during a meeting with the Secretary to the President, Dr. Nandika Sanath Kumanayake, at the Presidential Secretariat yesterday (26).
He further announced that work on 11 stalled projects funded by the Japanese government will resume promptly.
Accordingly, these projects include the Kandy City Water Management Project, Phase II of the Bandaranaike International Airport (BIA) Development Project, the Terrestrial Television Broadcast Digitization Project, the National Transmission and Distribution Network Development Project, Phase II of the Anuradhapura North Water Supply Project, the Rural Infrastructure Development Project, the Kalu Ganga Water Supply Project, and improvements to health and medical services.
The Japanese Ambassador, Mr. Mizukoshi, stated that the agreement encompasses the swift completion of the first phase of the Habarana-Veyangoda transmission line project and the Anuradhapura North water supply project, both of which are nearing completion with Japanese assistance. He also highlighted the payments related to the recently finished Kelani Ganga new bridge construction project.
The meeting was attended by Deputy Head of the Embassy of Japan in Sri Lanka Nayoki Kamoshida, First Secretary of the Embassy of Japan Ohashi Kenji and Senior Additional Secretary to the President Roshan Gamage.
(-Colombo, September 27, 2024-) The World Bank Group has extended its warm congratulations to Honourable Anura Kumara Dissanayake on his election as the 9th Executive President of Sri Lanka. In an official letter, Martin Raiser, Vice President for the South Asia Region of the World Bank, and Riccardo Puliti, Vice President for the Asia and […]
(-Colombo, September 27, 2024-)
The World Bank Group has extended its warm congratulations to Honourable Anura Kumara Dissanayake on his election as the 9th Executive President of Sri Lanka.
In an official letter, Martin Raiser, Vice President for the South Asia Region of the World Bank, and Riccardo Puliti, Vice President for the Asia and Pacific Region of the International Finance Corporation, expressed the organization’s commitment to supporting Sri Lanka’s economic recovery and development.
The letter, while recognizing that the country’s economic reset requires the State’s continued attention, states that ‘opportunities for growth, prosperity, and development are equally significant.
The letter also affirms the World Bank groups commitment to fostering inclusive growth and addressing the needs of the country’s most vulnerable populations under the new administration’s leadership.
(-Colombo, September 25, 2024-) The Honourable President Anura Kumara Dissanayake has appointed new governors for nine provinces. The list of governors appointed today is as follows: • Mr Hanif Yusuf – Governor of the Western Province • Mr Sarath Bandara Samarasinghe Abayakon – Governor of the Central Province • Mr Bandula Harischandra – Governor of […]
(-Colombo, September 25, 2024-)
The Honourable President Anura Kumara Dissanayake has appointed new governors for nine provinces.
The list of governors appointed today is as follows:
• Mr Hanif Yusuf – Governor of the Western Province
• Mr Sarath Bandara Samarasinghe Abayakon – Governor of the Central Province
• Mr Bandula Harischandra – Governor of the Southern Province
• Mr Tissa Kumarasiri Warnasuriya – Governor of the North Western (Wayamba) Province
• Mr Wasantha Kumara Wimalasiri – Governor of the North Central Province
• Mr Nagalingam Vethanayagam – Governor of the Northern Province
• Mr Jayantha Lal Ratnasekara – Governor of the Eastern Province
• Mrs Champa Janaki Rajaratne – Governor of the Sabaragamuwa Province
• Mr Kapila Jayasekara – Governor of the Uva Province
The President’s Secretary, Dr Nandika Sanath Kumanayake, was also present at the occasion.
(-Colombo, September 25, 2024-) New secretaries have been appointed for 15 ministries, including the positions of Prime Minister’s Secretary and Cabinet Secretary.The full list of appointments is as follows:
(-Colombo, September 25, 2024-)
New secretaries have been appointed for 15 ministries, including the positions of Prime Minister’s Secretary and Cabinet Secretary.
The full list of appointments is as follows:
(-Colombo, September 24, 2024-) Parliamentarian Dr. Harini Amarasuriya was sworn in as the new Prime Minister of Sri Lanka, today (24) at the Presidential Secretariat. She took the oath in the presence of Honourable President Anura Kumara Dissanayake. Additionally, the Cabinet of Ministers was appointed, and they are as follows: Hon. President Anura Kumara Dissanayake […]
(-Colombo, September 24, 2024-)
Parliamentarian Dr. Harini Amarasuriya was sworn in as the new Prime Minister of Sri Lanka, today (24) at the Presidential Secretariat. She took the oath in the presence of Honourable President Anura Kumara Dissanayake.
Additionally, the Cabinet of Ministers was appointed, and they are as follows:
Hon. President Anura Kumara Dissanayake
Hon. Harini Amarasuriya
5. Justice, Public Administration, Provincial Councils, Local Government and Labour
6. Education, Science and Technology
7. Women, Child and Youth Affairs and Sports
8. Trade, Commercial, Food Security, Co-operative Development, Industries and Entrepreneur Development
9. Health
Hon. Vijitha Herath
10. Buddhasasana, Religious and Cultural Affairs, National Integration, Social Security and Mass Media
11. Transport, Highways, Ports and Civil Aviation
12. Public Security
13. Foreign Affairs
14. Environment, Wildlife, Forest Resources, Water Supply, Plantation and Community, Infrastructure
15. Rural and Urban Development, Housing and Construction
MP Lakshman Nipunaarachchi, Former MPs Sunil Handunnetti, Bimal Ratnayake, Dr. Nalinda Jayatissa, Wasantha Samarasinghe, Secretary to the President Dr. Nandika Sanath Kumanayake, Secretary to the Ministry of Defence and H.S. Sampath Thuyacontha were also present at the event.
(-Colombo, September 24, 2024-) The Hon. President Anura Kumara Dissanayake has appointed Dr. Najith Indika as the new Director General of the President’s Media Division (PMD). Dr. Najith is a past pupil of Ranna Maha Vidyalaya, Hambantota and Royal College, Colombo. He earned his medical degree from the Faculty of Medicine, University of Colombo. Over […]
(-Colombo, September 24, 2024-)
The Hon. President Anura Kumara Dissanayake has appointed Dr. Najith Indika as the new Director General of the President’s Media Division (PMD).
Dr. Najith is a past pupil of Ranna Maha Vidyalaya, Hambantota and Royal College, Colombo. He earned his medical degree from the Faculty of Medicine, University of Colombo.
Over the past five years, he has served as a doctor and medical officer in various government hospitals.
In addition to his medical career, Dr. Najith is a student and political activist.
