The ‘Bhu Abhimani, Haritha Harasara Pranama Ulela’ organized by the Geological Survey and Mines Bureau (GSMB) with the aim of creating eco-friendly country was held under the patronage of President Maithripala Sirisena at the Nelum Pokuna Theatre, yesterday (18). During this event, the President presented felicitation awards to the officers in recognition of their great…
President Maithripala Sirisena says that the Singapore government should make a clear statement about its policy regarding the handing over the responsible person for the Central Bank bond issue to the Sri Lankan government. Speaking at the launch of the National Action Plan for the eradicatinon of bribery and corruption today morning (18th) at Colombo,…
The ‘Tripitakabhivandana’ Week has been declared prior to the proposal made by Sri Lanka to the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) to declare the Theravada Tripitaka as a World Heritage, to create a Buddhist revival in the country as well as to provide knowledge to the younger generation regarding the Theravada Tripitaka,…
President Maithripala Sirisena says the task of building Sri Lanka as a State where economically prosperous as well as disciplined future generation live has been implemented at present. The President made these remarks addressing the Sri Lankan community in Kenya, yesterday (15). At present, Sri Lankans are working in Kenya mainly in the fields of…
President Maithripala Sirisena who is in Nairobi to attend the fourth session of the UN Environment Assembly held bilateral discussions with the President of Kenya, Uhuru Kenyatta, today (14). The Kenyan President extended a warm welcome to President Sirisena. During this meeting, President Sirisena appreciated the government of Kenya for organizing this conference in a…
President Maithripala Sirisena said that the biggest challenge faced by the farmers in Sri Lanka is the uncertain climatic conditions. “Agriculture is the main source of livelihood for people living in the rural areas of Sri Lanka and it has much potential for greening and to be climate smart. We like to see Sustainable Consumption…
President Maithripala Sirisena, who arrived at the Jomo Kenyatta International Airport, yesterday (13)on a four-day Official Visit to Kenya to attend the fourth session of the UN Environment Assembly (UNEA-4) held in Nairobi , received a grand welcome at the Airport. The President including the Sri Lankan delegation was warmly received by a Kenyan special…
President Maithripala Sirisena left Colombo today (13) for Nairobi to attend the fourth session of the UN Environment Assembly (UNEA-4) held in Nairobi, Kenya as a Special Guest. The President participates in this Assembly on an invitation extended by the President of Kenya Uhuru Kenyatta. The fourth session of the UN Environment Assembly, which commenced…
President Maithripala Sirisena says even though traditionally in our country children are disciplined at schools, at present, the interference of the concept of human rights in the duty of teachers has made it a challenge for the task of building a better future generation. The President further said that although various ideas were emerging in…
A religious ceremony to unveil the standing Buddha statue in Purana Divrum Bodhimalu Viharaya in Ampitiya, Kandy was held under the patronage of President Maithripala Sirisena, today (10). The President made the first offering of flowers to the Buddha statue. During this event, President Sirisena appreciated the architects who created the Buddha statue. A memento…