President Maithripala Sirisena emphasized the importance and the responsibility of building a teacher force with creativity and personality necessary for the role of the present-day teacher. It was revealed, according to a latest research done by the Ministry of Education that around 10 % of the teachers in the education sector are not suitable for…
“We must protect this as a national treasure while understanding the challenges before the country – President Administration of the Lotus Tower under a state company The Lotus Tower, the tallest tower in South Asia, was declared open by President Maithripala Sirisena today (16). Addressing the opening ceremony the President stated that this construction is…
The International Day for the Preservation of the Ozone Layer was commemorated under the patronage of President Maithripala Sirisena at Sri Lanka Foundation Institute today (16). The ceremony was organized by the Ministry of Mahaweli development and Environment on the sideline of the World Ozone Day and the 32nd anniversary of the Montreal Protocol. The…
The ‘Udarai Oba’ musical extravaganza organized by the Seva Vanitha Unit (SVU) of the Ministry of Defence was held at the Nelum Pokuna theatre, yesterday (14) and President Maithripala Sirisena participated as the chief Guest in the function. ‘Udarai Oba’ musical extravaganza held with the aim to raise funds for the establishment of a Vocational…
The 54th Sadaham Yathra programme was held at Jethawana Rajamaha Viharaya in Godapitiya, Akuressa, Matara with the participation of President Maithripala Sirisena today (13th), the Binara Full Moon Day. The President also participated in the Dhamma sermon conducted by patron of Dhammsak Viharaya in Ruwanwella Venerable Gampaha Mahanama Thero. The Governor of the Southern Province…
The State Literary Awards Ceremony 2019, an occasion to give due accolades to the literati who have enriched the field of literature in Sri Lanka, was held under the patronage of President Maithripala Sirisena at the Bandaranaike Memorial International Conference Hall yesterday (12th) afternoon. Many authors received awards for their invaluable contribution and excellence for…
Leaders of Sri Lanka and Togolese Republic have paid their attention to expand trade and investment between the two countries. This was discussed at length when the President Maithripala Sirisena and the visiting President of the Togolese Republic Faure Essozimna Gnassingbé met at the President’s Office today (11). On his arrival at the President’s Office,…
President Maithripala Sirisena has given instructions to expedite the process of amending the rules and regulations and introducing new laws to prevent terrorism. The President has given these instructions participating in the progress review meeting of the Sectoral Oversight Committee on National Security held at the Parliamentary Complex, today (11). It is significant that this…
The Pulathisi Inter City train service from Colombo Fort to Polonnaruwa commenced its first run today. President Maithripala Sirisena joined this inaugural Pulathisi train and travelled from Fort to Maradana railway station. The Pulathisi Inter City train travels daily at 3.00 p.m. from Fort Station and reaches Polonnaruwa Railway Station at 7.45 p.m. The eturn…
President Maithripala Sirisena said the environment in many parts of the world as well as in Sri Lanka is destroyed by the people who have political powers and racketeers. He made these remarks addressing the inauguration ceremony of the Association of Tropical Biology and Conservation Asia-Pacific Conference held at the MAS Athena, Thulhiriya, today (10)….