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The opposition prepares to form the all-party government

The opposition party leaders have reached an agreement in the Parliament yesterday (05) to form an all-party government. It has been decided to appoint a...

Basil to resign today. A media briefing convened at Nelum Mawatha

It is reported that the founder of the SLPP and its national organizer Basil Rajapaksa is due to resign from his post as a...

SLPP heart-rending for Party Founder over 21A, says it won’t back any amendments that aim individuals

SLPP heart-rending for Party Founder over 21A, says it won't back any amendments that aim individuals

Motion to express disapproval to President to be taken up for debate on May 17

Motion to express disapproval to President to be taken up for debate on May 17

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President Orders Faster Development of Katunayake Airport and Domestic Airports

President Anura Kumara Dissanayake has directed officials to accelerate ongoing projects to increase passenger-handling capacity and improve facilities at Katunayake International Airport, while also advancing the development of domestic airports across the country to meet future aviation demands. The directive was issued during a discussion on the 2027 Budget proposals for the Ministry of Ports and Civil Aviation held at the Presidential Secretariat. During the meeting, the President reviewed the progress of development projects at Katunayake Airport and stressed the importance of completing them without delay. He also highlighted the need to expand supporting infrastructure, including road networks surrounding the airport, to improve accessibility and accommodate growing passenger traffic. Improving convenience and facilities for air travellers at both Katunayake International Airport and regional airports was another key focus of the discussion. The meeting was attended by Minister of Ports and Civil Aviation and Minister of Energy Anura Karunathilaka, Minister of Labour and Deputy Minister of Finance and Planning Dr. Anil Jayantha Fernando, and Deputy Minister of Ports and Civil Aviation Janith Ruwan Kodituwakku. Other participants included Chief of Staff to the President Prabath Chandrakeerthi, Senior Additional Secretary to the President and Secretary to the Ministry of Energy Russell Aponso, Secretary to the Ministry of Finance, Planning and Economic Development Dr. Harshana Suriyapperuma, and Secretary to the Ministry of Ports and Civil Aviation W. W. S. Mangala. Deputy Secretary to the Treasury A. K. Seneviratne, Director General of the Department of National Budget Jude Nilukshan, and other officials from the relevant institutions and the Ministry of Finance also attended the discussion.

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