UN Secretary General Antonio Guterres has signed the Condolence Book at the Permanent Mission of Sri Lanka to the United Nations in the aftermath of the attacks in Sri Lanka last Sunday.
Mr. Guterres had visited the Mission on April 23 and had extended his condolences to Permanent Representative, Ambassador Dr. Rohan Perera, Permanent Representative.
“I want to express my total solidarity to the people and government of the wonderful country that I often visited in my past capacity, always witnessing the generosity of the Sri Lankans. My prayers are with the victims and their families and communities” the Secretary General wrote in his message to the Condolence Book.
A multi-faith memorial was held on April 24 at 6:00 pm at the Mission premises.
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.
A Thai woman walking topless in Arugam Bay town has been arrested by the Police.
Cabinet has approved the appointment of Commodore (retired) M.B.N.A. Premaratne of the Sri Lanka Navy, as the new Commissioner General of Excise.
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