No official level discussion on donor conference yet: Official

13 Feb 2026

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Amidst various speculations on a donor conference to raise funds for rebuilding after the Ditwah cyclone, Commissioner-General of Essential Services Prabath Chandrakeerthi said yesterday there has been no official level discussion on calling a donor conference as yet.

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Legal action being taken against unlawful activities in Ambuluwawa: Lal Kantha

12 Feb 2026

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The Ministry of Buddhasasana, Religious and Cultural Affairs and the Justice Ministry are in the process of taking legal action against unlawful activities at the Ambuluwawa site in Gampola, Minister Lal Kantha said today.

Government never borrowed a cent for post-Ditwah rebuilding: President

11 Feb 2026

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The government had built a strong economy to face Cyclone Ditwah, where not even a cent was borrowed or any money printed for the rebuilding efforts after Cyclone Ditwah, President Anura Kumara Dissanayake said today.

Probe on Rajapaksa’s hidden wealth in Uganda, Dubai ongoing: Nalinda

11 Feb 2026

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The government is investigating into the allegations of hidden wealth in Uganda, Dubai and in some other places, Cabinet Spokesman Minister Nalinda Jayatissa said yesterday.

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Government to change heads of several state institutions: Nalinda

10 Feb 2026

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The government is considering changing chaipersons, Boards of Directors and heads of several state institutions shortly, Cabinet Spokesman Minister Nalinda Jayatissa said today.

No shortage of fish harvest or price hike due to ban on tractor-assisted gillnet fishing: Fisheries DG

09 Feb 2026

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In the wake of protests after banning the use of tractor winches in gillnet fishing industry, Director General of the Department of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources Susantha Kahawatta said today that the ban will not create any shortage in fish harvest or hike in prices of fish.

Prez gets tough; no salary hike till 2027 whoever strikes

07 Feb 2026

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President Anura Kumara Dissanayake yesterday stressed that no allowances will be given for public sector employees until the third instalment of the salary increment is given in 2027, whoever resorts to strikes or takes to the streets.

Rs. 100Mn allocated for 78th Independence Day celebrations

30 Jan 2026

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The government has allocated Rs. 100 million from the budget 2026 for the 78th Independence Day celebrations, Secretary to the Ministry of Public Administration, Provincial Councils Aloka Bandara said yesterday.

NATA mulls banning sale of single-stick cigarettes

28 Jan 2026

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A fresh discussion has emerged on the need to ban the sale of cigarettes individually, where officials of the National Authority on Tobacco and Alcohol (NATA) highlighted it during a recent meeting of the Sectoral Oversight Committee on Health, Mass Media and Women’s Empowerment.

No loss from substandard coal shipment; USD 2.1 million fine imposed: Lanka Coal Company

28 Jan 2026

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Claiming that a fine of USD 2.1 million has been imposed on the Indian supplier responsible for supplying substandard coal, General Manager of Lanka Coal Company Namal Hewage said that no loss has been caused to the country due to the substandard coal shipment.

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Govt. to adopt regulation process if media, social media do not self-regulate

28 Jan 2026

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Claiming that the attention of the government has been drawn to the circulation of videos on social media, involving a leading school in Colombo, Cabinet Spokesman Minister Nalinda Jayatissa said yesterday the government will adopt a regulation process if media and social media do not self-regulate voluntarily on matters concerning privacy and identity of individuals.

Oversight Committee approves Bills to amend laws on dangerous drugs

26 Jan 2026

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The Sectoral Oversight Committee on Governance, Justice and Civil Protection has approved the two Bills, Poisons, Opium and Dangerous Drugs (Amendment) and the Judicature (Amendment) Bills.

Modules under new education reforms not started by NPP government: Deputy Minister

25 Jan 2026

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Claiming that the modules under the new education reforms were not started by the National People’s Power (NPP) government, Deputy Minister of Labour Mahinda Jayasinghe said today the government only changed them to align with the policies of the government.

Government to hold State Vesak festival on May 30 instead of May 1

24 Jan 2026

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The government has decided to hold the State Vesak festival on May 30 following a request by the Mahanayake Theras of the four Chapters, Minister of Public Administration, Provincial Councils and Local Government, Prof. Chandana Abeyratne said today.

Environment Ministry to look into Chinese company pulling out of Ambuluwawa Cable Car Project

15 Jan 2026

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Claiming that he was concerned after the China-based Amber Adventures (Private) Limited pulling out of the Ambuluwawa Cable Car Project, Environment Minister Dammika Patabedi said yesterday he instructed the Ministry to look into the matter, saying that the government is not at all keen on any investors leaving the country.

Education reforms; Govt. gives in to pressure

14 Jan 2026

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In a move signalling a setback for the NPP government, the Cabinet has decided to postpone the Grade 6 education reforms following concerns raised by religious leaders, the Opposition and the public.

Wimal has to continue his Satyagraha: Nalinda

13 Jan 2026

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Former MP Wimal Weerawansa has to continue his ’Satyagraha’ as the government will not remove Harini Amarasuriya as the Prime Minister or the Minister of Education, Cabinet Spokesman Nalinda Jayatissa said today.

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Cabinet nod to postpone Grade 6 education reforms

13 Jan 2026

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The Cabinet has decided to postpone the education reforms for Grade 6 to 2027 as the English language module in question needs to be reviewed, Cabinet Spokesman Dr. Nalinda Jayatissa said today.

Construction companies seek to bring down 7,500 labour force from foreign countries

13 Jan 2026

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Claiming that there is an acute shortage in labour force in the construction industry, Secretary to the Ministry of Housing, Construction and Water Supply Kumudu Lal Bogahawatta said yesterday leading construction companies had sought permission from the Ministry to bring down some 7,500 labour force from foreign countries.

Not ethical to force Minister to resign based on single word in modular: Nalinda

06 Jan 2026

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It is not ethical for Subject Minister of Education Harini Amarasuriya to be forced to resign based on a defect in a single word of a module, Cabinet Spokesman Minister Nalinda Jayatisa said today.