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Rights of entrepreneurs to engage in businesses freely will be strictly protected – President President inquires into health of Mr. Ananda Withana; victim of 2008 bomb blast President appoints new two Vice-Chancellors [August 06, 2015] President Maithripala Sirisena said the government will create an environment where the business community should be able to operate freely without interference from politicians. He said this in his address to the closing ceremony of the Economic Summit 2015 at the Cinnamon Grand yesterday (August 5). The Summit was organized by the Ceylon Chamber of Commerce. [August 06, 2015] President Maithripala Sirisena yesterday (Aug. 04) met Mr. Ananda Withana who was critically injured by the suicide bomb attack aimed at the President during his time as the Minister of Agriculture and Agrarian Services in 2008. The President went to Mr. Withana�s house in Piliyandala last evening to inquire into his health. He inquired about the medical treatment for Mr. Withana and held cordial discussion with his family members and close relations. [August 05, 2015] President Maithripala Sirisena appointed two new Vice-Chancellors for Colombo and Peradeniya Universities today (Aug. 05) at the Presidential Secretariat. Ven Dr Bellanwila Wimalaratana Thero’s term as Chancellor of Shrijayawardanepura Univ extended President expresses satisfaction about improved cooperation with Turkey Knowledge we should earn for national security is unlimited - President [August 04, 2015] President Maithripala Sirisena extended the 5-year term of Ven. Dr Bellanwila Wimalaratana Nayake Thero as Chancellor of the Shrijayawardanepura University for a further period of five years. The President handed over the letter of extension to Ven Wimalaratana Thero at the Bellanvila Rajamaha Viharaya yesterday (August 4). The President offered pooja at the temple and obtained blessings from the Maha Sangha on this occasion. [August 04, 2015] President Maithripala Sirisena thanked Turkey for the steps taken to strengthen bilateral relations and cooperation. He said Turkish construction companies have partnered in several construction projects including a housing project in Mannar where 100 houses were built. He made this comment when the outgoing Turkish Ambassador Iskender Kemal Okyay paid a farewell call on President Sirisena at the President’s official residence today (August 4). [August 04, 2015] President Maithripala Sirisena says the knowledge we should earn for national security is unlimited. Knowledge is the most powerful fact when we deal with international agreements, conventions, charters of United Nations Organization and International Monetary Fund, he said. Prof. Kodagoda committed himself to promote scientific knowledge among people – President Moragahakanda project will end the sorrowful story of Rajarata farmers - President Postal voting begins today [July 31, 2015] “Professor Nandadasa Kodagoda worked with commitment to promote scientific knowledge among the people,” stated President Maithripala Sirisena delivering the keynote address at the 18th death anniversary commemoration of the late Professor Nandadasa Kodagoda held in Sri Lanka Foundation Institute yesterday (Aug 3). [July 31, 2015] President Maithripala Sirisena emphasized that he will not allow to discontinue the construction work of the Moragahakanda water project halfway as this project would resolve the agricultural and drinking water problems faced by the farmers in Rajarata, ending their years long sorrowful tale. [July 31, 2015] Police officers and teachers of state schools will be allowed to cast their postal ballot today, Election Department said. The rest of the postal voters will cast their votes on August 5 and 6. A total of 566,823 voters are eligible to cast postal votes at the forthcoming General Election. President appoints brand ambassadors for National Kidney Fund President participates in Sadaham Yaathra at Kalawewa, Vijithapura Rajamaha Viharaya President offers first pooja for renovated Abhayagiriya Stupa [July 31, 2015] President Maithripala Sirisena officially appointed the veteran cricketers MuttiahMuralitharanand Mr. ThilakaratneDilshan as the brand ambassadors of the National Kidney Fund which was established in line with the sustainable program to control kidney disease, according to the concept of the President. [July 31, 2015] The EsalaPoya Day Dhamma Sermon of the series of Sadaham Yathra Dhamma Sermonsheld on every Poya Day took place today (July 31) at historic RajamahaViharaya in Kalawewa, Vijithapura, with the participation of President Maithripala Sirisena. [July 31, 2015] The first pooja forrenovated Abhayagiriya Stupa was offered today (July 31) by President Maithripala Sirisena. After declaring open the stupa for devoteesby the President, the Abhayagiri historic sacred area is again opened for the worship of the Buddhists of world. President inaugurates luxury bus service for pilgrims to Atamasthana New Zealand Investors to visit Sri Lanka President invites monks for Vas observation [July 31, 2015] President Maithripala Sirisena inaugurated a luxury bus service a for the benefit of the pilgrims who come from all over the island to worship the Atamasthana, the eight sacred places of Buddhist worship in Anuradhapura. After declaring open the renovated Abhayagiriya Stupa and offering the first pooja for the Stupa, the President inaugurated the luxury bus service on July 31. [July 31, 2015] A New Zealand business delegation keen to invest in Sri Lanka will be visiting the island at the end of November to explore investment opportunities, said the New Zealand Ambassador to Sri Lanka Grahame Morton. He made these observations when he met with President Maithripala Sirisena at the Presidential Secretariat today (30). [July 31, 2015] A ceremony to invite monks for Vas observation at Vipassana Meditation Center in Colombo was held under the patronage of President Maithripala Sirisena yesterday (July 31). The President invited the bhikkhus for Vas observation ritualistically offering the Beteal Leaves to the Chief Incumbent of the Lanka Vipassana Meditation Center Kammattanacharya Ven. MithalaweVinithaThero. Special Envoy of President pays last respects to late former President of India International community responses to President’s request for assistance to control kidney disease Demographic divisions only in maps, this is one country – President in Kilinochchi [July 31, 2015] The Special Envoy of the President, Minister D.M. Swaminathan paid his last respects to the late former Indian President Dr. A.P.J. Abdul Kalam at the State Funeral in Rameshwaran, India on 30th July 2015.At the State Funeral, the Special Envoy conveyed the condolences of President Maithripala Sirisena, [July 30, 2015] International community made instance commitments to President Maithripala Sirisena’s request for foreign support to save the Sri Lankan farming community affected by kidney disease. The President requested the support of all friendly countries of Sri Lanka to control the kidney disease from which about 1,000 people die annually. The President made this observation during a meeting with Ambassadors and representatives of international organizations at the Presidential Secretariat last. [July 29, 2015] The demographic divisions of the country such as North, South, East and West are only in maps, hence, everybody should consider this as one country”, said President Maithripala Sirisena. He emphasized that the country cannot be partitioned through laws or boundaries, he said. |
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* I will build the national & religious reconciliation protecting peace & freedom achieved by war heroes - President |
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* President pays tribute to annual Vail Procession of Manikka Gana Devi Kovil |
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* A War against the economic dependence |
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* SLFP members who violated party discipline suspended |
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* Dr Abdul Kalam 's demise, an irreparable loss not only to India but to entire world – President |
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* President opens sacred relics shrine at Isipathanaramaya, Veyangoda |
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* UPFA manifesto presented to President |
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* Unite to eradicate drug menace, President appeals to South Asian leaders |
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* President participates in Independence Day celebrations of Maldives |
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* When the gap between professionals & politicians is minimal, obstructions for country’s development will be greatly reduced – President |
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* ‘Religious places will be further developed to heal the ailing society’ – President |
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* “He is the first President we can look up to” |
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* Ongoing plans will ensure that no graduate will have to join struggles demanding jobs in future - President |
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* Conserved Abhayagiri Chaithya to be opened on 31st |
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* Asian School Chess winners meet President |
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* Chandana Kathriarachchi, Kesbewa SLFP co-organizer |
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* President presents National Flag to Lankan scout team, participating World Scout Jamboree |
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* Role of Good Governance in Social Justice |
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* Thripitaka Sinhala translations presented to President |
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* Proper national strategy to provide solutions for garbage disposal problem - President |
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* Govt to streamline local food production |
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* Country's human rights improved under Sirisena - UK report |
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* “Drug Free Country” awareness program today |
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* Secretary to the President tells Ministry Secretaries to follow EC's directions in all recruitment |
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* President appoints three SLFP organizers |
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* Take steps to immediate resumption of Kidney transplant operations - President |
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* Govt to streamline local food production |
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* Eid reminds us of the contribution of Islam in building the fabric of our nation - President |
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* Pension procedure should be re-examined - President |
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* Cabinet approval granted for export of Wallapatta |
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* President proposes procedure for "Prashansaneeya Seva Padakkama" |
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* S M Ranjith Samarakoon appointed as SLFP organizer for Mihintale |
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* Fuel price reduction if world oil prices drop |
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* President instructs speedy development of Dimbulagala sacred area |
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* President appoints several new SLFP electoral organizers |
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* Cabinet hails President’s speech |
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* I will Remain Impartial in the Coming Election - President |
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* 6151 candidates vie for Parliamentary seats |
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* First flag of World Youth Skills Day pinned on President |
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* President condoles over demise of Ven. Maldeniye Jinalankara Thero |
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* New Navy commander calls on President Sirisena |
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* President instructs officials to complete Polonnaruwa District Development Project within next five years |
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* Filing of nominations ends |
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* President inspects Sri Lanka Air Force Base Katunayake |
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* New Navy Commander appointed |
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* I get greatest happiness by solving children’s problems - President |
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* Arts & literature provide good people to the society- President |
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* By 2020, alcohol/tobacco excise revenue will be removed from the budget - President |
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* People who steal state assets reborn as dogs or crows - President quotes from ancient edict |
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* President pays respects to martyr Henry Pedris |
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* Three new SLFP Organizers appointed |
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* Join hands in unity & friendship to take country forward – President at Ifthar Ceremony |
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* President unveils pinnacle of new Chaithya at Samadhi Buddhist Centre |
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* Govt’s policy is to strengthen both State Sector & Private Sector in every field - President |
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* President presents Scroll to new Maha Nayaka Thera of the Asgiriya Chapter |
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* ‘I see Sri Lanka as a green garden’ President emphasizes to foreign envoys the tourism potential tells |
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* Bandaranaike family was not engaged in theft, fraud or corruption - President |
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* I will not allow anybody to reverse the Jan 8 transformation process - President |
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* Protect human values while progressing with modern technology - President |
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