ICRC pledges support for new Government initiatives

25 Feb 2025

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The Sri Lanka Red Cross Society has agreed to provide technical assistance and capacity-building support to strengthen the Office on Missing Persons (OMP), the President’s Media Division (PMD) said.

Govt. to provide packs of essential food items to low-income earners

24 Feb 2025

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The government is focusing on providing packs of essential food items to low-income earners in preparation for the upcoming Sinhala and Tamil New Year, the President’s Media Division (PMD) said.

Will provide security to MPs if required after threat assessment: Minister

24 Feb 2025

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Necessary action will be taken to provide security to Members of Parliament, if required after receiving the threat assessment reports, Public Security Minister Ananda Wijepala said.

Chandana Sooriyabandara appointed Media Advisor to President

24 Feb 2025

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Senior journalist Chandana Sooriyabandara has been officially appointed as the Media Advisor to the President.

New DG appointed to President’s Media Division

24 Feb 2025

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Prasanna Perera has been appointed as the Director General of the President’s Media Division (PMD).

73-year-old Indian national nabbed with Kush at BIA

24 Feb 2025

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A 73-year-old Indian national who attempted to smuggle 1.908 kilos of Kush Cannabis was arrested at the Katunayake Airport this afternoon, Police said.

Why are MPs scared when underworld gangs clash? asks government MP

24 Feb 2025

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NPP MP Lakshman Nipuna Arachchi questioned why Members of Parliament must be scared when there are clashes among underworld gangs.

Special exposition of the Sacred Tooth Relic after April: President

23 Feb 2025

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A special exposition of the Sacred Tooth Relic will be held for the public after the Sinhala and Tamil New Year, President Anura Kumara Dissanayake announced today.

Government’s approval rating rises sharply after election: Verité Research

23 Feb 2025

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The government’s approval rating rose sharply after the election, from 24% in July 2024 to 62% in February 2025, when the latest round of the Gallup style ‘Mood of the Nation’ poll was conducted, Verité Research said.

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Probe launched to ascertain hidden hand behind escalating underworld activities: President

23 Feb 2025

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The government has launched an investigation to ascertain whether there is a certain hand behind the escalating underworld crimes or whether they are mere clashes among underworld gangs, President Anura Kumara Dissanayake said today.

Water Board urges consumers to use water sparingly

21 Feb 2025

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The National Water Supply and Drainage Board (NWSDB) informed its consumers to use water sparingly due to the current dry weather conditions.

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Some images of Hultfsdorp shooting suspect edited using AI: Minister

21 Feb 2025

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Some photographs shared on social media of the Hultfsdorp shooting suspect are not real and have been edited using AI technology, Public Security Minister Ananda Wijepala said today.

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Armed guards to be deployed inside courts when special accused produced before courts: Justice Minister

20 Feb 2025

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In the wake of the shooting incident in the Hulfsdorp Court complex, Justice Minister Harshana Nanayakkara said today that steps will be taken to deploy armed guards inside the courts when special accused are produced before courts.

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Ensure security of judges: Sajith tells government

20 Feb 2025

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Claiming that judges have been informed that their security will be withdrawn, Opposition Leader Sajith Premadasa today urged the government not withdraw their security but to take steps to strengthen their security amidst escalating crimes in the country.

EC agrees to hold LG polls at earliest date: Tilvin

19 Feb 2025

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The Elections Commission agreed to hold the Local Government elections at the earliest possible date, JVP General Secretary Tilvin Silva said today.

MP Archchuna requests for security amidst Hulftsdorp shooting

19 Feb 2025

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In the wake of shooting incident in the Hulftsdorp Court complex this morning, Jaffna District MP Ramanathan Archchuna requested security for him at least during public sessions.

Doctors’ overtime calculated on increased total basic salary: Health Minister

19 Feb 2025

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Health Minister Dr. Nalinda Jayatissa said today there is no reason for doctors to worry about their overtime payments as overtime and holiday payments of medical officers are calculated on the total basic salary which was increased in the budget even though the basic is increased in three stages.

Parliament heats up over Hulftsdorp shooting

19 Feb 2025

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Opposition MPs raised concerns over the shooting incident in the Hulftsdorp Court complex this morning, claiming that murders have escalated in the country putting peoples’ lives at risk.

Ready to discuss with opposition on allocation of slots in Parliamentary committees: Bimal

19 Feb 2025

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The government is ready to discuss with the opposition parties to resolve issues over the allocation of members in the Parliamentary committees, Leader of the House Bimal Ratnayake said today.

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Don’t remind monkey incident all the time: Nalinda tells Opposition

18 Feb 2025

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Chief Government Whip Minister Nalinda Jayatissa said the monkey incident is now over and requested the Opposition not to remind the monkey incident all the time.