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Japanese Ambassador Mizukoshi Hideaki recently presented three ‘Health on Wheels’ trucks to the Health Ministry, marking a crucial development in healthcare accessibility. These trucks, valued at US$ 380,000 and funded by the United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA) with support from Japan, are designed to provide essential maternal, newborn, and gynecological services. They will be deployed
A camp aimed at providing artificial limbs to 1,000 Sri Lankan beneficiaries was jointly inaugurated by High Commissioner of India to Sri Lanka Santosh Jha and Defence State Minister Premitha Bandara Thennakoon. This significant event, held at the Ranaviru Seva Authority premises in Gampaha, saw the presence of Defence Secretary Gen. Kamal Gunaratne and Army
The President’s Fund is introducing two new scholarship programmes tailored for students specializing in Information and Communication Technology (ICT) at the G.C.E. Advanced Level, in line with President Ranil Wickremesinghe’s directives. These scholarships are also extended to monks, nuns, and lay students enrolled in Piriven and Seelamatha Educational Institutions. A total of 822 institutions will
The Sri Lankan Cabinet has given the green light for the development of two wind power stations with a capacity of 484 megawatts each in Mannar and Pooneryn, as announced by the Government Information Department. This decision stems from the approval granted in March 2022 to enter into a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Adani
MP Gamini Waleboda has raised urgent concerns regarding the recruitment of retired Sri Lankan military personnel as mercenaries for Russia. Speaking at a press conference, Waleboda highlighted that these retired soldiers are enticed with promising salaries to join Russian military camps, only to be deployed as mercenaries on the front lines. Despite inquiries made to
During a parliamentary session, SJB MP Harshana Rajakaruna raised concerns over a statement made by former JVP MP K.D. Lalkantha, suggesting the potential imparting of judicial powers to JVP members at the village level. Rajakaruna underscored the seriousness of the situation, emphasizing that as law-abiding citizens, there is genuine fear regarding such assertions. He played
Justice Minister Dr. Wijayadasa Rajapakshe underscored in Parliament the exclusive judicial authority vested in the Sri Lankan judiciary by the Constitution, affirming that no local or foreign entity can be endowed with judicial powers. He emphasized the constitutional framework that establishes a robust judicial system within the country, dismissing any provision for external intervention in
Power and Energy Minister Kanchana Wijesekera raised concerns about an alleged organized effort to undermine the government by disconnecting power without prior notice, prompting an investigation by the Electricity Board. Responding to inquiries from Samagi Jana Balawegaya MP Thushara Indunil Amarasena regarding power disconnections for non-payment of bills, the Minister highlighted a longstanding practice where
Central Bank Governor Dr. Nandalal Weerasinghe emphasized the importance of continuing with planned critical reforms amid ongoing economic challenges faced by Sri Lanka. Speaking at a special press conference at the CBSL headquarters, Dr. Weerasinghe underscored that the country is still recovering from its worst economic crisis since Independence. While acknowledging progress made by the
Russian President Vladimir Putin, during his inauguration speech marking the start of his fifth term, emphasized the importance of dialogue with Western nations while addressing the future of Russia’s international relations. Putin’s remarks, delivered at the Kremlin Grand Palace, underscored Russia’s willingness to engage in cooperation and peace talks with the West, urging Western states