(-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.
(-Colombo, September 23, 2024-) Honourable President Anura Kumara Dissanayake paid a visit to the Archbishop of Colombo, His Eminence Malcolm Cardinal Ranjith, today (23), where he received the Archbishop’s blessings. During his visit to the Archbishop’s House, Colombo, the President inquired about His Eminence’s well-being and engaged in a brief conversation. His Eminence Malcolm Cardinal […]
(-Colombo, September 23, 2024-)
Honourable President Anura Kumara Dissanayake paid a visit to the Archbishop of Colombo, His Eminence Malcolm Cardinal Ranjith, today (23), where he received the Archbishop’s blessings.
During his visit to the Archbishop’s House, Colombo, the President inquired about His Eminence’s well-being and engaged in a brief conversation.
His Eminence Malcolm Cardinal Ranjith, Archbishop of Colombo, expressed his congratulations to President Anura Kumara Dissanayake on his election as President, reflecting the will of the majority in Sri Lanka.
He acknowledged that the people have entrusted the new President with the significant responsibility of bringing about the necessary changes in the country, a task that may prove to be challenging. The Cardinal assured the President of his full support and blessings in this endeavour and urged him to prioritize the needs of the poor in his efforts.
In response to a journalist’s question, His Eminence Malcolm Cardinal Ranjith mentioned that the President had assured him of his commitment to thoroughly investigate the Easter attacks and to take steps towards uncovering the truth.
Auxiliary Bishops of Colombo His Eminence Maxwell Silva, His Eminence J D Anthony, Rev. Father Anton Ranjith, Spokesperson of the Archdiocese of Colombo Rev. Father Cyril Gamini Fernando, Rev. Father Joseph Indika, Rev. Father Jude Samantha Fernando, MP Vijitha Herath, Former MP Bimal Ratnayake and President’s Counsel Rienzie Arsekularatne were also present at the moment.
