Deputy Minister refutes declaring open toilet

25 Mar 2025

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Deputy Minister of Housing T.B. Sarath refuted media reports that he had declared open a toilet.

Trade union actions by healthcare professionals cannot be justified: President

19 Mar 2025

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President Anura Kumara Dissanayake said that the trade union actions by healthcare professionals cannot be justified, considering that the largest salary increase in history granted by a government without any demands or pressure from professional associations has already been implemented.

President meets Police Chiefs in Western Province

18 Mar 2025

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Steps will be taken to provide the necessary facilities to eliminate organized crimes and drug abuse, as well as to introduce new legislation, President Anura Kumara Dissanayake said today.

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Govt. assures to rectify delays in releasing imported vehicles from Customs

18 Mar 2025

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The Finance Ministry and other relevant institutions will intervene immediately to rectify the delays in releasing newly imported vehicles from the Sri Lanka Customs, Cabinet Spokesman Dr. Nalinda Jayatissa said today.

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Government expects Speaker to take action against MP Ramanathan Archchuna: Nalinda

18 Mar 2025

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Cabinet Spokesman Dr. Nalinda Jayatissa said today the government expects that the Speaker will take some action against Jaffna District MP Ramanathan Archchuna.

More witnesses ready to testify on Batalanda incident: Tilvin

17 Mar 2025

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Claiming that there are more witnesses to testify on the Batalanda incident, JVP General Secretary Tilvin Silva said today if the evidence is produced, not only former President Ranil Wickremesinghe but others who were involved in the incident will have to face legal consequences.

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Too late for Ranil to talk about Batalanda now: Nalinda

16 Mar 2025

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Claiming that former President Ranil Wickremesinghe is now too late to talk about the Batalanda Commission report, Minister Nalinda Jayatissa said today the government will take legal action based on the report.

Ranil used Rs. 16 mn public funds for private visit to UK: Bimal alleges

15 Mar 2025

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Leader of the House Minister Bimal Rathnayake revealed today that former President Ranil Wickremesinghe had used public funds of Sterling Pounds 40,000 (Over Rs. 16 million) for a private visit with his wife to the United Kingdom in 2023.

NPP women MPs want clear, definite standards for police, judges, media to handle crimes against women

15 Mar 2025

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In the wake of the sexual assault on a lady doctor at the Anuradhapura Hospital, the NPP women Parliamentarians said that clear and definite standards should be put in place for the police, the judges and the media to handle cases of crimes against women.

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Govt. to table Batalanda Commission report in Parliament this week

11 Mar 2025

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The Cabinet decided to table the Batalanda Commission report in Parliament within this week, Cabinet Spokesman Dr. Nalinda Jayatissa said today.

Buddhist Temporalities Ordinance will be amended soon: President

10 Mar 2025

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The amendments to Sections 41 and 42 of the Buddhist Temporalities Ordinance will be introduced soon ensuring the formal establishment of the Sangha Council, President Anura Kumara Dissanayake said today.

Special trains from Colombo Fort to Badulla, KKS during school vacation

10 Mar 2025

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Sri Lanka Railways has planned to operate four special trains in line with the school vacation and Sri Pada pilgrimage season, starting from Wednessday (12).

New education reforms to be launched in 2026: PM

10 Mar 2025

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New education reforms will be launched in 2026 and the process of preparing for it will take place in 2025, Prime Minister and Minister of Education Dr. Harini Amarasuriya said.

Liquor production increased by 22% within last two months: CoPF reveals

08 Mar 2025

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A Parliamentary Committee revealed that the production of liquor in the country has increased by 22% within the last two months while revenue has grown by 23%.

Wind Power Project:

Adani’s response expected within two weeks: Minister

08 Mar 2025

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The wind power project that was to be carried out with the Adani Company has not been cancelled yet, Energy Minister Kumara Jayakody said.

Inappropriate to ridicule animal survey: Deputy Minister

07 Mar 2025

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Deputy Minister of Environment Anton Jayakody said the assessment scheduled for 15 March is not a wildlife census but merely a simple survey, claiming that it is inappropriate to ridicule this effort.

3% fine to be imposed if vehicles imported not registered within 90 days

07 Mar 2025

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The vehicles imported to Sri Lanka after the ban was lifted must be registered within 90 days and failing which 3% fine will be imposed on unregistered vehicles, subject to a maximum of 45%, the Ministry of Finance said.

Railway construction in wildlife habitats increases elephant-train collisions: CEJ

06 Mar 2025

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Due to the construction of railways through wildlife habitats, elephant collisions with trains have increased significantly, the Centre for Environmental Justice (CEJ) said.

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Animal survey on March 15 proposed by special committee: Minister

04 Mar 2025

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The planned animal survey on March 15 is a proposal of the special committee appointed to tackle agricultural losses caused by wild animals and provide recommendations for managing the issue, Cabinet Spokesman Dr. Nalinda Jayatissa said today.

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Fuel distributors agree to new formula: Government

04 Mar 2025

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The fuel distributors agreed to adhere to the new formula on their commissions introduced by the Ceylon Petroleum Corporation (CPC), Cabinet Spokesman Dr. Nalinda Jayatissa said today.