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Although dietitians are a bit apprehensive about the high-calorie content of traditional Sadya (feast) of Keralam, a grand vegetarian feast served on a banana leaf comprising around 26 to 28 dishes, Kerala Tourism is exploring the possibility of turning the delicious Sadya of the State into an international brand. Kerala Tourism has requested Apple CEO John Ternus, who assumed office on September 1, to include an emoji representing Keralam’s Sadya on iPhone. The request was made through the official social media handle of…

Ms Sajeewani Dilka Lakmali Karunannayake was sworn in as a Judge of the Court of Appeal before President Anura Kumara Dissanayake at the Presidential Secretariat. She previously served as an Additional Solicitor General at the Attorney General’s Department. The appointment has been made to fill a vacancy on the Court of Appeal. Secretary to the President, Dr Nandika Sanath Kumanayake, was also present on the occasion.

Discussion chaired by President, with  participation of all relevant stakeholders, to resolve issues hindering the acceleration of Lower Malwathu Oya Reservoir Project • Developing the irrigation system can help rural communities build stronger economies — President The Lower Malwathu Oya Reservoir Project is a major expectation of the people of Rajarata • The commitment demonstrated by the Government led by the President toward this endeavor is commendable — Chief Incumbent of the historic Thanthirimale Rajamaha Viharaya…

On Sept. 4, the High Commissioner of India to Sri Lanka, H.E. Santosh Jha, and the Deputy Minister of Housing, Construction and Water Supply, Hon. T.B Sarath, jointly inaugurated and handed over 24 housing units in 'Suhada Gama' Model Village in Polonnaruwa district. Hon. (Dr). Jagath Wickramarathna, Speaker of Parliament, joined the inauguration ceremony. The Model Village Housing Project is being implemented in all 25 districts of the island jointly with the Ministry of Housing, Construction and Water Supply of Sri…

Former Indian Air Force Group Captain and Vir Chakra awardee Abhinandan Varthaman has joined Goa-based regional airline FLY91 as a pilot, according to sources. Mr. Varthaman, who downed an enemy jet during an aerial combat with Pakistan in 2019 and was held captive for three days in that country, was honored with the Vir Chakra award in 2021. The sources told PTI that Mr. Varthaman joined the airline as a pilot in August. When contacted, a FLY91 spokesperson said that personal information about employees is a…

A discussion on developing Sri Lanka’s mineral industry in line with the export-oriented National Mineral Policy 2026 was held at the Presidential Secretariat, chaired by President Anura Kumara Dissanayake, with the participation of officials from the Sri Lanka Mineral Sands Association (SLMSA) and the Geological Survey and Mines Bureau. The discussion focused on the exploration, extraction and value addition of mineral resources, as well as the measures required to systematically harness Sri Lanka’s mineral resources to…

The Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) relating to the project to provide technological solutions to prevent wild elephants from being hit by trains was signed at the President’s Media Center, under the patronage of Secretary to the President Dr Nandika Sanath Kumanayake. Coordinated through the “Clean Sri Lanka” program, the project is being implemented as a public-private partnership, with the Railway Department, the Department of Wildlife Conservation and the Forest Conservation Department working together, with full…

Special Cabinet Subcommittee, officials’ committee meets for fourth time on El Nino New program to assist those who lost jobs due to El Nino impact The special Cabinet subcommittee and officials’ committee, appointed under the chairmanship of the Minister of Environment, Dr Dammika Patabendi, to discuss measures to address the El Niño climate impact, met for the fourth time recently at the Presidential Secretariat. Special attention was given to the risk of some people losing their jobs due to El Niño, and measures to…

Sri ‌Lankan shares closed lower on Tuesday, dragged down by ​technology stocks. The CSE All-Share index settled 0.95% lower at 21,318.31 points. Kelani Tyres Plc and Bansei Royal Resorts Hikkaduwa Plc were ‌the top ‌percentage losers ​on ‌the index, ⁠down ​7.42% and ⁠6.39%, respectively, on the day. Trading volume on the index slightly rose to 97.5 million shares from ⁠50.6 million shares in ‌the ‌previous session. The ​equity ‌market's turnover rose to ‌2.32 billion Sri Lankan rupees ($7.08 million) from 1.01…

A 26-member delegation of Sri Lankan Parliamentary Officials, led by Ms. Kushani Rohanadeera, Secretary General of Parliament, visited India  in August to participate in a Capacity Building Program organized by the Parliamentary Research and Training Institute for Democracies (PRIDE), Lok Sabha Secretariat, New Delhi. The initiative aims to strengthen institutional cooperation and provide Sri Lankan Parliamentary officials with greater exposure to the functioning and practices of the Indian Parliament. The five-day…

Distribution of Title Deeds among beneficiaries of Phase-III of Indian Housing Project On Aug. 28, President of Sri Lanka, H.E. Anura Kumara Disanayaka, accompanied by Acting High Commissioner of India to Sri Lanka Maitrey Kulkarni, handed over165 title deedsto beneficiaries of Phase-III of Indian Housing Project. The handing-over took place during a ceremony, where ‘Navodayapuram’, built by Government of Sri Lanka for 50 disaster-affected families in Poonagala, Badulla district, was inaugurated. The ceremony was…

President Chairs Discussion on the Progress of Development Projects Implemented by Provincial Councils and 2027 Budget Plans Prepare Plans Taking into Account Developments in the El Nino Situation Expedite the Rehabilitation of Small and Medium-Sized Tanks within the Next Month - President A discussion on reviewing the progress of projects implemented by Provincial Councils under the 2026 budgetary allocations and preparations for the 2027 Budget was held at the Presidential Secretariat, under the…

President Anura Kumara Dissanayake has appointed Professor N.D. Fernando as the new Vice-Chancellor of the University of Kelaniya. The letter of appointment was formally presented to Professor Fernando by the Secretary to the President, Dr Nandika Sanath Kumanayake, at the Presidential Secretariat. Professor N.D. Fernando previously served as Chairman of the People’s Bank and has, until now, served as a Professor in the Department of Finance at the University of Kelaniya. The appointment will take effect from 24…

“Sarasevi Dhiriyo Abhiman” second program held in Jaffna under Prime Minister’s patronage Persons with disabilities are a valuable and essential part of society — Prime Minister Dr. Harini Amarasuriya The second program of the “Sarasavi Dhiriyo Abhiman” special scholarship assistance program, implemented by the President’s Fund for students with disabilities studying at Sri Lanka’s State universities who have not allowed their physical limitations to stand in the way of their educational aspirations, was held at…

Top-order batter Devdutt Padikkal's fine form continued as he scored 117 to help India reach 300-5 at stumps on the opening day of the second Test against Sri Lanka in Colombo. Padikkal, a late injury replacement ahead of the series, had scored 167 and 44 in the first Test to win the Man of the Match award as India won by 165 runs in Galle. He followed up with another century, but only after being dropped twice early in his innings after India opted to bat first. Sonal Dinusha first dropped Padikkal at backward…

We The Leaders founder K. Annamalai urged the Tamil Nadu government to constitute a high-level committee comprising officials from the Forest, Revenue, and Land Survey departments, the Theni district administration, and technical experts to re-survey land using satellite/DGPS-based methods at the Srivilliputhur-Megamalai Tiger Reserve. In a post on X, Mr. Annamalai said more than 1.5 lakh people had been living for several generations in 14 panchayats adjoining the Srivilliputhur-Megamalai Tiger Reserve in Theni district.…

Condolence Message from President Anura Kumara Dissanayake The passing of the distinguished singer Dr Nanda Malini, whose exceptional musical talent became a powerful voice for social justice and fairness, and who inspired generations to envision a better, more just society, has deeply saddened the people of Sri Lanka. From an early age, Dr Nanda Malini established a distinctive identity in Sri Lanka’s musical landscape. However, her life and legacy extended far beyond that of a singer. By the 1980s, she had…

President Chairs Discussion on Releasing Lands in the Northern and Eastern Provinces President Anura Kumara Dissanayake instructed the security forces to expedite the release and return of lands in the Northern and Eastern Provinces that were taken over during the conflict and have now been identified as no longer required for security purposes. The President issued these instructions while participating in a discussion at the Parliamentary Complex on expediting the release and return of private lands acquired to…

Sri ‌Lankan shares closed higher on Friday, led by gains in ​materials and utilities stocks. The CSE All Share Index settled up 0.05% at 21,416.61, but closed the week ‌1.1% lower. Kotmale Holdings ​PLC ‌and ⁠Sierra ​Cables PLC were ⁠the top percentage gainers on the CSE All Share Index. Trading volume on the CSE All Share Index rose ⁠to 50.3 million shares ‌from ‌40.8 million in ​the previous ‌session. The equity market's ‌turnover fell to 1.22 billion Sri Lankan rupees ($3.7 million) from 1.50 billion rupees…

A group of 40 Sri Lankan Civil Service Officers attended a comprehensive capacity-building program on “Disaster Management” at the National Center for Good Governance (NCGG), India, which concluded on Aug. 21. As the fifth specialized training under the “Disaster Management” theme, the program aimed to strengthen the capabilities of civil service officers engaged in disaster preparedness, response, recovery, and resilience-building. The program covered topics such as disaster preparedness and mitigation strategies;…