President Anura Kumara Dissanayake expressed his heartfelt condolences on Twitter following the passing of former Indian Prime Minister Dr. Manmohan Singh.
The tweet reads:
“On behalf of the people of Sri Lanka and myself, I extend my heartfelt condolences to the Republic of India, Dr. Manmohan Singh’s family, and his countless admirers worldwide. A visionary leader, Dr. Singh’s influence transcended national boundaries.
As Prime Minister from 2004 to 2014, his transformative policies, including the Right to Education Act and the Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee Scheme, showcased his unwavering commitment to equity and inclusivity.
A tireless advocate for international collaboration, he built lasting alliances, advanced coalitions like BRICS, and demonstrated remarkable diplomacy through achievements like the Indo-US nuclear agreement.
His humility, intellect, and dedication to public service will forever inspire generations to come. May his soul rest in peace and be united with the divine!”
A Thai woman walking topless in Arugam Bay town has been arrested by the Police.
The UK government has unveiled a package of reforms to simplify imports from developing countries which allows for more garments manufactured in Sri Lanka to enter the UK tariff-free.
The Cabinet has approved a proposal for Sri Lankans overseas to apply for their passports through an online system via the Lankan diplomatic missions.
Villagers in Nirmalapura, Daluwa, Norochcholai today staged a protest over an incident where a group of Navy officials and sailors had assaulted a resident in the area over night, Police said.
A passenger attempting to smuggle the largest quantity of gold of 35 kilo grams was arrested by the Customs at the Bandaranaike International Airport (BIA) today, a senior official said.
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