May 1, 2023 Ranasinghe Premadasa – President who made memorable service for the nation Local premadasa, president
July 19, 2022 Sri Lanka declares state of emergency ahead of vote for new president Local emergency, president
October 8, 2021 Lankan president calls public servants to work with renewed efforts as the country returns to normalcy Local president
September 23, 2021 President Rajapaksa requests Lanka to be made Regional Knowledge Hub for Covid cooperation Local president, UN
January 26, 2020 Prez instructs foreign ministry to bring back all Lankan students from virus affected Wuhan in China at state expenses Local president
January 23, 2020 Unemployed graduates will be immediately absorbed into state services- President Rajapaksa Local president
January 22, 2020 Prez calls armed forces to maintain public order throughout the island Local president
January 15, 2020 Prez tells police: “Arrests should be made only when they are absolutely necessary” Local president
