Prime Minister Dr. Harini Amarasuriya stated that having a disability or other special needs should never be a barrier to a child’s future, and that the Government is committed to building an inclusive society where everyone has equal opportunities without barriers, while giving due recognition to the true abilities and talents of every child.
The three-day special tourism development study visit organised by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Foreign Employment and Tourism for Heads of Foreign Missions based in Colombo concludes yesterday (20), following a series of engagements highlighting the cultural, economic, investment and tourism potential of Sri Lanka’s Eastern Province.
Government’s aim is to build a self-sufficient green renaissance by strengthening national energy infrastructure- Minister of Ports and Civil Aviation and Minister of Energy Anura Karunathilake
Sri Lankan Parliamentarian Sugath Wasantha de Silva has received the 2026 Commonwealth Parliamentary Association (CPA) New Parliamentarian Award in recognition of his contribution to inclusive parliamentary democracy and advancing the rights of persons with disabilities.
A foundation stone will be laid tomorrow (19) for the construction of a nursing quarters complex for the nursing staff of Point Pedro Base Hospital at a cost of Rs. 212 million. The ceremony is scheduled to be held tomorrow afternoon under the patronage of Minister of Health and Mass Media Dr. Nalinda Jayatissa.
The Ministry of Transport has announced that railway passengers can now purchase train tickets online, with the facility introduced from yesterday (17).
Sri Lanka’s first Battery Energy Storage System (BESS), established to enhance the country’s renewable energy capacity and strengthen the stability of the national electricity system, is scheduled to be inaugurated in Anuradhapura this morning (18) under the patronage of President Anura Kumara Dissanayake, with the participation of Minister of Ports, Civil Aviation and Energy Anura Karunathilaka.
The President also emphasised that the government’s objective was to use the economic gains achieved by the country to ease and improve the living standards of the people.
Minister of Foreign Affairs, Foreign Employment and Tourism Vijitha Herath explored Thailand’s approaches to tourism promotion, destination development and heritage-based tourism during a visit to Bangkok.
A one-day workshop on the development of Institutional Codes of Ethics was held recently at Temple Trees under the leadership of Secretary to the President Dr Nandika Sanath Kumanayake.
Instructions issued to prepare report on unauthorised land acquisitions within two months
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