News
‘Youth need to know sacrifices of forebears’

Premier Rajapaksa greeting his Bangladeshi counterpart
PM in Bangladesh
In the 21st Century, with the great aspirations for Asian prosperity, the new generations needed to be aware of the countless sacrifices made by their fore-fathers to achieve freedom, Prime Minister Mahinda Rajapaksa said yesterday at an event celebrating the Birth Centenary of Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman and the Golden Jubilee of the Independence of Bangladesh.
“As a neighbour and a close friend, Sri Lanka stands side by side with Bangladesh to achieve greater freedom and prosperity. Our objectives of economic transformation, eradication of poverty and achieving the Sustainable Development Goals remain key priorities in the middle of great challenges. Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman, Father of Bangladesh, said “Bangladesh is fertile and endowed with plenty. Few countries in the world have the kind of fertile land that we have.” The geographical locations of our two countries provide ample opportunities for us to enhance closer maritime, shipping, trade and people-to-people contacts,” he said
Premier Rajapaksa said that Bangladesh is considered an emerging economic power houses in South Asia and is an important trading and investment partner for Sri Lanka.
“The great strides Bangladesh has made in the field of agriculture attracts great attention in Sri Lanka. In addition to playing an active role through the SAARC Agriculture Centre in Dhaka, Bangladesh continues to provide training and capacity building for our institutions. I seek your indulgence to share closer cooperation in this field. The inspiring journey that the people of Bangladesh had undertaken from poverty and natural disasters in the past half century is a testament to a prosperous nation in the making. It is in this backdrop, I take this opportunity to extend my heartfelt compliments and sincere and warm wishes to you, Madam Prime Minister, your Government, and the people of Bangladesh,” he said.
News
Cabinet gives green light to develop Sigiriya as a sustainable tourism destination

The Cabinet of Ministers approved the combined proposal presented by the Minister of Tourism and Lands and the Minister of Buddhasashana, Cultural and Religious Affairs to prepare a Master Plan to develop Sigiriya as a sustainable tourist destination with the contribution of all relevant parties.
News
Cabinet approves incorporation of the Sri Lanka Institute of Agriculture

The Cabinet of Ministers approved the proposal presented by the Minister of Agriculture to incorporate the Sri Lanka Institute of Agriculture, which currently has more than 1000 agricultural professionals as members, and to instruct the Legal Draftsman to prepare the bill for the same, so that the quality of service and ethics of the agricultural professionals can be widely, efficiently and effectively ensured.
News
Vesak week from 2nd to 8th May 2023

The Cabinet of Ministers approved the proposal furnished by the Minister of Buddha Sasana, Religious, and Cultural Affairs to declare the Vesak week from 02.05.2023 to 08.05.2023 and to implement various religious and social programmes during the period
-
Features5 days ago
Happy Birthday dearest Mrs. Peries !
-
News4 days ago
Mano says LG and PC elections equally important
-
News6 days ago
Decorated gunship pilot blacklisted for appearing on political stage
-
Midweek Review7 days ago
Growing foreign dependency and India’s USD 4 bn lifeline
-
News6 days ago
No more selling of Hajj visas, assures Minister
-
Breaking News7 days ago
Property tax to be replaced with Wealth Tax, Gift Tax and Estate Tax – President
-
Editorial7 days ago
Celebration of debt
-
Sports6 days ago
Sri Lanka’s flawed ODI strategies