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Minister of Health and Mass Media Dr. Nalinda Jayatissa said the highest-ever allocation of funds for the health sector will be made in this year’s budget proposal. Dr. Jayatissa revealed this today (02), while speaking at the inauguration of the first and only bone marrow and hematopoietic stem cell transplant unit in a government hospital, established at the Apeksha Cancer Hospital in Maharagama.This was made possible through the financial support of the Ruhunu Maha Kataragama Devalaya and the dedicated labor contribution of the Sri Lanka Air Force (SLAF).“The Ministry of Health is usually a place where any government will provide funds…

Prime Minister Dr. Harini Amarasuriya stated that children studying in the Advanced Level should be investigated for their absence from school and emphasized that no child should miss out on educational opportunities for any reason.The Prime Minister made these remarks during an observation tour of the Maharagama National Institute of Education.Speaking further, Dr. Amarasuriya highlighted the concerning trend of declining attendance in Advanced Level classrooms, particularly among boys, and noted that increasing numbers of students are withdrawing from the education system. She stressed that education should be accessible to every child, free from social or economic barriers, ensuring opportunities for…

The Ministry of Labor has introduced a new WhatsApp number, 070 7227877, to speed up the responses by the Ministry of Labour and the Labour Department to the issues faced by State and private sector employees.This initiative aims to streamline services and enable the public to submit their requests easily, while enhancing the efficiency and to facilitate public communication.The Ministry expects both the Ministry of Labour and the Department of Labour to provide prompt relief and interventions in response to employee needs.Additionally, the Ministry stated that this WhatsApp number is intended to address service-related issues faced by private and semi-government…

The Government of Sri Lanka has taken steps to open tenders for the import of 30,000 Metric Tonnes of salt from tomorrow (03).The import of salt will take place under two phases, where 20,000 Metric Tonnes of salt will be imported under the first phase and 10,000 Metric Tonnes of salt will be imported to the island under its second phase.Accordingly, the tenders will be opened for the import of 20,000 Metric Tonnes of salt from tomorrow.Meanwhile, it was reported that the imported salt will be distributed under the supervision of the Ministry of Industries and that the imported salt…

Sri Lanka Police have taken legal action against a total of 509 individuals for driving under the influence of alcohol, within the 24-hour period ending at 6 a.m. today (January 2).This enforcement was part of a special operation conducted from 6 a.m. yesterday (Jan.01) to 6 a.m. today (Jan. 02).During the same period, legal action was also taken against:29 drivers for reckless and dangerous driving59 drivers for speeding762 drivers for violating traffic rules345 drivers for license-related violations3,711 drivers for other traffic offensesIn total, the police have enforced the law against 5,415 drivers for various traffic violations within the 24-hour timeframe.Sri…

Nepalese Prime Minister KP Sharma Oli and former President of Sri Lanka, Ranil Wickremesinghe, held a meeting today at the Prime Minister’s official residence in Baluwatar, Kathmandu.During the meeting, they discussed matters concerning Nepal-Sri Lanka bilateral relations and mutual interests, foreign media reported.According to the Nepalese Prime Minister’s Secretariat, House of Representatives (HoR) member and industrialist Binod Chaudhary was also present.Wickremesinghe, a long-time friend of Prime Minister Oli, arrived in Nepal on December 28 for a private visit and is returning to Sri Lanka today, the report said.Wickremesinghe, who has served as the Prime Minister of Sri Lanka, arrived in…

Steps have been taken to transfer inmates held under Section 54 at the Matara Prison to the Angunukolapelessa Prison following the tragic incident which occurred at the prison premises due to the falling of a large tree branch last night (01).Matara Prison Superintendent Mangala Weliwita said that the decision was prompted by the limited space in the Matara Prison and the need to manage the aftermath of the accident.Meanwhile, the prison authorities have ensured heightened security at the prison following the incident, with the police and Police Special Task Force (STF) providing external security, while officers from the Galle and…

Former Speaker and Member of Parliament Asoka Ranwala emphasized that the government can only provide proper benefits to the society and beneficiaries if successful businessmen pay taxes properly. Speaking during an event held yesterday (Jan.1), he also explained that the government faced a serious crisis in the past due to the inability to collect tax revenue. He further added that businessmen who use their own money for welfare activities should be praised.“Only when successful businessmen contribute their fair share of tax can society truly benefit. However, we have experienced a significant tragedy in the past due to the inability to collect…

The Defence Ministry has announced the appointment of Major General (Retired) Ruwan Wanigasooriya as the Chief of National Intelligence, effective from yesterday (January 1).He received his letter of appointment from Defence Secretary Air Vice Marshal Sampath Thuyacontha (Retd), yesterday (Jan 01).Subsequently Maj. Gen. Wanigasooriya (Retd) has assumed duties in his new position at his office at the Defence Ministry in Sri Jayawardenepura Kotte.Maj. Gen. Wanigasooriya (Retd) has been appointed to the position of Chief of National Intelligence, which fell vacant following the retirement of Major General Ruwan Kulatunga, who served as the Chief of National Intelligence.

Kusal Perera scored Sri Lanka’s fastest Twenty20 international century — from 44 balls — on Thursday to spur his team to a consolation win over New Zealand by seven runs in the the final match of the three-match series.Perera’s career-best score in a century partnership with captain Charirth Asalanka lifted Sri Lanka to 218-5 — its second-highest T20 score, as it batted first for the first time in the series.New Zealand held a winning 2-0 lead in the series after winning the first match by eight runs and the second by 45 runs.New Zealand needed to achieve its highest run…