(-Colombo, October 16, 2024-) • Focus on Reorganizing Schools to Make Educational Reforms Accessible and Effective for Every Child President Anura Kumara Dissanayake emphasized the need to rebuild Sri Lanka’s education system in alignment with global demands to achieve the country’s educational goals. He pointed out that children must be equipped with knowledge to improve […]
(-Colombo, October 16, 2024-)
• Focus on Reorganizing Schools to Make Educational Reforms Accessible and Effective for Every Child
President Anura Kumara Dissanayake emphasized the need to rebuild Sri Lanka’s education system in alignment with global demands to achieve the country’s educational goals.
He pointed out that children must be equipped with knowledge to improve the nation’s human capital for Sri Lanka’s future progress. The President further highlighted that the responsibility of creating the workforce needed by the world over the next decade falls on education officials, stressing the importance of aligning educational projects with this vision.
President Anura Kumara Dissanayake made these remarks today (16) during a progress review meeting of the Ministries of Education, Science, and Technology at the Presidential Secretariat.
During the review, chaired by President Dissanayake and Prime Minister Dr. Harini Amarasuriya, there was an extensive discussion on five key projects implemented by the Ministries of Education, Science, and Technology.
The meeting focused on areas such as modernizing school education, improving teacher training, advancing secondary education, enhancing technical education, and developing information technology education.
Both the President and Prime Minister instructed officials to expedite the implementation of these projects. Attention was also drawn to reorganizing the current school system to ensure that educational reforms are more accessible and effective for all children.
Further discussions were held on expanding the number of schools offering science, mathematics, and technology curriculums for Advanced Level students.
The meeting was attended by the Secretary to the President Dr. Nandika Sanath Kumanayake, Secretary to the Ministry of Education Tilaka Jayasundara, and other ministry officials.
(-Colombo, October 15, 2024-) In celebration of International White Cane Safety Day, the first flag was symbolically pinned on Secretary to the President Dr. Nandika Sanath Kumanayake at the Presidential Secretariat today (15), marking the start of flag sale week. Chairman of the Sri Lanka Council of Vision Impaired Graduates, Mr. Sugath Wasantha De Silva, […]
(-Colombo, October 15, 2024-)
In celebration of International White Cane Safety Day, the first flag was symbolically pinned on Secretary to the President Dr. Nandika Sanath Kumanayake at the Presidential Secretariat today (15), marking the start of flag sale week.
Chairman of the Sri Lanka Council of Vision Impaired Graduates, Mr. Sugath Wasantha De Silva, pinned the flag to Dr. Kumanayake. He explained that the proceeds from the flag sales will fund scholarships for visually impaired students and support their welfare.
Following the ceremony, the Secretary to the President engaged in a friendly discussion with members of the Sri Lanka Council of Vision Impaired Graduates. The Secretary acknowledged the challenges they face and committed to exploring potential solutions in the future.
Secretary of the Sri Lanka Council of Vision Impaired Graduates, Mr. Chamodh Nayananda, and several association officers were present at the event.
(-Colombo, October 15, 2024-) – The President said, attending a progress review meeting of the Ministry of Energy President Anura Kumara Dissanayake attended the progress review meeting of the Ministry of Energy this morning (15). President Anura Kumara Dissanayake pointed out that, similar to other countries where the energy sector holds a prominent position, Sri […]
(-Colombo, October 15, 2024-)
– The President said, attending a progress review meeting of the Ministry of Energy
President Anura Kumara Dissanayake attended the progress review meeting of the Ministry of Energy this morning (15).
President Anura Kumara Dissanayake pointed out that, similar to other countries where the energy sector holds a prominent position, Sri Lanka too has given the energy sector a leading role, and he also mentioned that the Ministry of Energy is one that generates revenue, and with higher earnings, there are societal discussions about possible irregularities.
President Anura Kumara Dissanayake stated that during this Presidential election, the people had voted with expectations, and he is committed to fulfilling that mandate.
President Anura Kumara Dissanayake highlighted that the public has placed their trust in a new political tradition due to dissatisfaction with the old political culture, the economic problems they face, and their dissatisfaction with the performance of the public service.
The President mentioned that the public believes corruption, fraud, and mismanagement are behind the country’s economic collapse, and that the people have given this mandate to prevent these issues. He further stated that he would protect the trust placed in him by the people to stop corruption and fraud across the public sector, and urged public servants to fulfill their responsibilities properly.
The President further stated that public wealth must be protected like religious property, and no one has a legitimate right to subject that wealth to fraud or corruption.
President Anura Kumara Dissanayake stated that the commitment of the current public servants is essential to create an efficient and effective public service that satisfies the citizens, and he is ready to take every step necessary to achieve this.
The President emphasized that public servants must act with responsibility and accountability to fulfill the structure, goals, and expectations of this mandate, and stated that his political leadership team is prepared to provide the necessary leadership for this.
President Anura Kumara Dissanayake further noted that he stands by every public action taken in the public’s interest within the boundaries of official duty and will not hesitate to take necessary action if improper acts are committed.
A detailed and extensive review was conducted regarding the current projects in the energy sector and those scheduled for implementation over the coming years.
Further discussions were held on how to achieve the goals of the energy sector over the next three years, as well as the short-term and long-term relief that could be provided to the public.
Professor Udayanga Hemapala, Secretary of the Ministry of Energy; Dr. Tilak Siyambalapitiya, Chairman of the Ceylon Electricity Board; Engineer K.G.R.F. Comester, General Manager of the Ceylon Electricity Board; and Janaka Rajakaruna, Chairman of the Ceylon Petroleum Corporation and the Ceylon Petroleum Storage Terminals Limited, along with several officials from the Ministry of Energy, participated in this event.
(-Colombo, October 11, 2024-) Secretary to the President, Dr. Nandika Sanath Kumanayake, met with a delegation from the World Food Programme (WFP) at the Presidential Secretariat this morning (11). During the meeting, the WFP representatives agreed to continue their ongoing programs in Sri Lanka through the World Food Programme, ensuring no disruptions. Although the food […]
(-Colombo, October 11, 2024-)
Secretary to the President, Dr. Nandika Sanath Kumanayake, met with a delegation from the World Food Programme (WFP) at the Presidential Secretariat this morning (11).
During the meeting, the WFP representatives agreed to continue their ongoing programs in Sri Lanka through the World Food Programme, ensuring no disruptions.
Although the food crisis in Sri Lanka has eased to some extent, the WFP officials expressed their willingness to extend further support through new programmes whenever additional needs arise.
The WFP delegation included WFP Country Director Abdur Rahim Siddiqui, the Government Partnerships Officer Musthafa Nihmath and the Gerard Rebello , WFP Sri Lanka ‘s Deputy Country Director. Additional Secretary to the President, Roshan Gamage, also attended the meeting.
(-Colombo, October 11, 2024-) Today (11) in the morning, the National People’s Power’s National List will hand over the nominations of the candidates to the Election Office. Bimal Ratnayake, Professor Wasantha Subhasinghe, Olympian Sugath Thilakaratne, actress Chamila Peiris, and businessman A F M Akram participated in this event.
(-Colombo, October 11, 2024-)
Today (11) in the morning, the National People’s Power’s National List will hand over the nominations of the candidates to the Election Office.
Bimal Ratnayake, Professor Wasantha Subhasinghe, Olympian Sugath Thilakaratne, actress Chamila Peiris, and businessman A F M Akram participated in this event.
(-Colombo, October 11, 2024-) The Colombo District candidate group of National Peoples Power has handed over the nominations today (11) am. At 10.00, it took place at the Colombo District Secretariat with the participation of the Prime Minister, Dr. Harini Amarasuriya.
(-Colombo, October 11, 2024-)
The Colombo District candidate group of National Peoples Power has handed over the nominations today (11) am. At 10.00, it took place at the Colombo District Secretariat with the participation of the Prime Minister, Dr. Harini Amarasuriya.
