President Maithripala Sirisena says that at the outset, the Parliament must be an example of efficiency as a country that is moving towards the development goals. The efficiency of the Parliament has an impact on the efficiency of the public service and when achieving the development targets the efficiency of all these sectors are important….
President Maithripala Sirisena says all must fulfill their respective duties to preserve the Ozone Layer, which is a wonderful creation of the nature to ensure the survival of the earth and its creatures. He made these remarks addressing the National Ozone day celebration held at the BMICH, today (17). Expressing his views, the President further…
There is a clear progress in the field of Agriculture today in the country and the current government has accomplished a considerable amount of work with regard to agricultural development in the past three years which no other previous government had done. President Maithripala Sirisena made these statements participating in the closing ceremony of 30th…
The Sri Lanka national netball team who won the Asian Netball Championships called on President Maithripala Sirisena at the Presidential Secretariat, today (13). The President, appreciating the talents of the sportswomen, extended his best wishes. President Sirisena expressed his gratitude for the sportswomen for bringing honor and fame to the motherland, displaying significant talents at…
At the 73rd Session of the United Nations General Assembly on September 25, President Maithripala Sirisena will announce a set of new proposals for consideration at the March 2019 session of the United Nations Human Rights Council (UNHCR). He will also submit these proposals to the United nations Secretary General António Guterres as well as…
President Maithripala Sirisena says it is essential to make the transportation service a pleasant one to the public. The President said this at a discussion held at the President’s office regarding the maintenance of a regular transportation service and uplifting the quality of the public transportation service. Long discussions were held in order to monitor…
The State Literary Awards Ceremony 2018, an occasion to give due accolades to the literati who enrich the field of literature in Sri Lanka with their creations, was held under the patronage of President Maithripala Sirisena at the BMICH, yesterday (11). Many authors received awards at this ceremony for their great contribution for the advancement…
President Maithripala Sirisena says the present government has been able to make the programme of providing a safe house with all the basic facilities to every family in the country a reality due to the housing policy implemented with a clear national plan. He made these remarks participating in the ceremony to vest the Lake…
The first flag to launch the Flag Week to mark the National Prisoners’ Day which falls on September 12 was pinned on President Maithripala Sirisena at the Presidential Secretariat today (Sep. 11). The Prisoner’s Welfare Association organizes this event annually to raise funds for the welfare of the prisoners and their family members. The Project…
President Maithripala Sirisena said that the education syllabus must teach not only how to pass examinations but also how to lead a contended life. He said this at the Kotawaya Maha Vidyalaya in Hambantota where he vested the newly constructed two-storied Building and the new Technology Laboratory with the students. On arrival at the school,…