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The Cabinet of Ministers has greenlighted the proposal to establish a ‘Clean Sri Lanka’ Fund and appoint a Presidential Task Force for its management. Speaking at the Cabinet press briefing held today (03), Cabinet Spokesman, Minister Dr. Nalinda Jayatissa said considering the fact that Sri Lanka is currently experiencing significant setbacks not only economically but also politically, socially, spiritually and environmentally, the program called “Clean Sri Lanka” has been planned to be implemented as a national mission to achieve the national aspiration by ensuring the well-being, reconciliation and progress of the people of the country. This transformative initiative, which is guided by…

The Cabinet of Ministers has granted approval for the list of medicines and medical supplies to be procured from identified local manufacturers for a period of one year.Speaking at the Cabinet press conference held today (03), Cabinet Spokesman, Minister Dr. Nalinda Jayatissa stated that the approval has been granted at the Cabinet meeting held on 14 October 2024 to purchase locally manufactured medicines and medical supplies from identified local manufacturers for a period of one year. Accordingly, the Ministry of Health and Mass Media has prepared 04 lists of medicines that can be supplied by the State Pharmaceuticals Manufacturing Corporation (SPMC),…

The government has decided to provide an allowance of Rs. 6,000 to assist parents who are unable to afford school stationery and equipment for their children.Accordingly, the relevant allowance will be provided for the school children of the “Aswesuma” beneficiaries, whose parents are disabled, who live in orphanages and are helpless under special circumstances. The Chief Government Whip, Minister Nalinda Jayatissa stated that this decision will come into effect from the upcoming school term. Furthermore, he expressed that the Cabinet of Ministers approved the proposal pertaining to the matter, presented by Prime Minister Harini Amarasuriya yesterday (02).

Opposition Leader Sajith Premadasa criticized the government for allegedly using the Prevention of Terrorism Act (PTA) to suppress social media freedom, despite promising to abolish the controversial legislation before coming to power.Speaking in Parliament today (03), Premadasa pointed out that social media played a significant role in securing the current government’s large electoral mandate. He added that however, after coming to power, the government is using the very Act it had promised to repeal to suppress social media activists.“Is this fair to engage in a media crackdown using the Prevention of Terrorism Act? You received immense support from the social…

Senior Superintendent of Police (SSP) K.B. Manathunga has been appointed as the Director Police Media and the Police Spokesman.Meanwhile, former Spokesman DIG Nihal Thalduwa will continue in his capacity as the DIG of Crimes Range, according to Sri Lanka Police.

Deputy Minister of Defence Aruna Jayasekara stated that the government is committed to providing assistance to individuals and families who have been directly and indirectly impacted by recent adverse weather conditions.Speaking during today’s (03) parliamentary session, the Deputy Minister he confirmed that the President has instructed relevant authorities to take all necessary measures to rescue and support affected communities. Jayasekara further revealed that 139,439 families and 469,872 individuals across 24 districts have been displaced, with 18 fatalities and 20 injuries recorded. Additionally, 12,348 families—amounting to 38,616 individuals—were initially relocated to 247 relief centers. Of these, 79 designated centers continue to shelter 2,494…

The Election Commission says that candidates who contested in the 2024 General Election, along with the secretaries of the parties they represented and the leaders of the independent groups, are required to submit their expense reports by December 06, 2024.In a statement, the commission said that the reports should be prepared separately and submitted to the respective District Returning Officer in the districts where the candidates contested, on or before midnight, December 6.The election regulatory body also stated that candidates on the National Lists must submit their income and expenditure reports to the commission.To facilitate this process, arrangements have also…

Raffles Consolidated (Pvt) Ltd, a leading name in Sri Lanka’s hospitality industry, celebrates its 25th anniversary on December 1, 2024. To mark this momentous occasion, the company revealed a number of significant plans made to usher in a new era of growth in the coming years.Raffles plans to roll out a number of new initiatives with the dawn of the new year. With Sri Lanka’s tourism rebounding strongly after several challenging years, Raffles is set to capitalise on the uptick in tourist arrivals by expanding its portfolio and taking on the management of boutique hotels in 2025. Set in several…

The Colombo Fort Magistrate’s Court has granted bail to Kelum Harshana, who was arrested for allegedly promoting the LTTE ‘Mahaviru’ celebrations.Commenting to the media following the trial, Attorney-at-Law Manoj Gamage stated that the court granted bail to the suspect on the grounds that the charges did not demonstrate the promotion of terrorism.On November 30, the Criminal Investigation Department (CID) arrested three individuals in connection with causing public disturbance by promoting LTTE ‘Mahaviru’ celebrations. The arrested suspects, aged 28, 35, and 45, are from Maradana, Chunnakam and Baddegama areas, the police said.They were accused of sharing images and video clips of Velupillai…

Former Minister Lohan Ratwatte and his wife have been further remanded until December 6, by the Nugegoda Magistrate’s Court today (02).Former Minister Lohan Ratwatte and his wife Shashi Prabha Ratwatte, who were arrested over the charges of using a luxury car illegally imported and assembled in Sri Lanka, had previously been remanded in custody until today (December 02) by the Nugegoda Magistrate’s Court.Police had found the luxury car in question during an inspection carried out based on information received by the police headquarters regarding a luxury car without number plates at a three-storied house in the Embuldeniya area in Mirihana,…