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Written approval required to use PM’s & Ministers’ photos
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Written approval required to use PM’s & Ministers’ photos

Government institutions must get written permission from the Prime Minister’s Office or the relevant ministry before using the Prime Minister’s…

byCeylon Independent12/10/2024
World Bank signs additional $200 million to support Sri Lanka’s Economic Reforms
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World Bank signs additional $200 million to support Sri Lanka’s Economic Reforms

The World Bank and the Government of Sri Lanka today signed the Second Resilience, Stability, and Economic Turnaround (RESET) Development…

byCeylon Independent07/10/2024
Factum Perspective: Presidential Elections in Sri Lanka – Key Takeaways
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Factum Perspective: Presidential Elections in Sri Lanka – Key Takeaways

Factum Perspective: Presidential Elections in Sri Lanka – Key Takeaways By Mohamed Shafkath and Dulmi Thimansa On September 21, 2024,…

byCeylon Independent06/10/2024
IMF officials meet Sri Lanka New Government Representatives
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IMF officials meet Sri Lanka New Government Representatives

A high-level team from the International Monetary Fund (IMF) held crucial discussions with Sri Lankan government officials in Colombo today.…

byCeylon Independent03/10/2024
Two key Japanese projects in Sri Lanka recommences
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Two key Japanese projects in Sri Lanka recommences

Second Phase of BIA Development and TV Broadcast Digitization Projects Recommences with JICA Support The Chief Representative of the Japan…

byCeylon Independent01/10/202401/10/2024
Two senior economic advisors appointed by President
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Two senior economic advisors appointed by President

Two advisors have been appointed to guide President Anura Kumara Dissanayake with matters related to Sri Lanka’s finance and economy,…

byCeylon Independent01/10/2024
5 key points from President’s inaugural address
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5 key points from President’s inaugural address

Five key points from President Anura Kumara Dissanayake’s inaugural address: 1. Commitment to National Unity: The President emphasized building a…

byCeylon Independent26/09/202426/09/2024
Immigration Chief remanded for Contempt of Court
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Immigration Chief remanded for Contempt of Court

The Supreme Court has remanded Immigration Controller General Harsha Ilukpitiya until the conclusion of his contempt case. Ilukpitiya is accused…

byCeylon Independent25/09/2024
Dr. Harini Amarasuriya appointed as New Prime Minister of Sri Lanka
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Dr. Harini Amarasuriya appointed as New Prime Minister of Sri Lanka

NPP MP Dr. Harini Amarasuriya, a distinguished academic, rights activist, and university lecturer, has been appointed as the 16th Prime…

byCeylon Independent24/09/2024
Anura Kumara Dissanayake sworn in as 09th Executive President of Sri Lanka
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Anura Kumara Dissanayake sworn in as 09th Executive President of Sri Lanka

National Peoples’ Power (NPP) Leader Anura Kumara Dissanayake was sworn in as the ninth executive President of Sri Lanka today.…

byCeylon Independent23/09/2024

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