Watch: Government ministers hold special media briefing
2026-04-17
A special media briefing is currently underway at the Department of Government Information, with the participation of several ministers. MinistersContinue Reading
Govt takes tough stand, no meeting for striking GMOA
2026-04-09
Health and Mass Media Minister Nalinda Jayatissa today said the Government will not proceed with the meeting scheduled for todayContinue Reading
Doctors won’t apply before Saturday deadline : GMOA challenges Health Minister
2026-04-03
The Government Medical Officers’ Association (GMOA) has announced that a strike will be launched at 8.00 am tomorrow (4) onceContinue Reading
Sri Lanka launches first national oxygen usage guidelines for government hospitals
2026-04-02
Sri Lanka has introduced its first national guideline series on the use of oxygen in government hospitals, under the patronageContinue Reading
Committee probes disaster readiness gaps after Cyclone Ditwah
2026-03-25
The importance of gaining a clear understanding of how Sri Lanka’s responsible institutions operate during natural disasters such as CycloneContinue Reading
PM informed of difficulties faced by children of transferred doctors entering schools
2026-03-20
A special discussion was held in Parliament between the Minister of Education, PM Harini Amarasuriya and representatives of the AssociationContinue Reading
Health Minister seeks Rs. 1 billion in defamation case against Wimal
2026-03-18
Minister of Health Nalinda Jayatissa has filed a lawsuit in the Colombo District Court seeking Rs. 1 billion in compensationContinue Reading
Govt reveals why Wednesday was declared a holiday
2026-03-17
Cabinet Media Spokesman, Minister Nalinda Jayatissa, has clarified that Wednesday has been designated as a holiday to ensure continuity ofContinue Reading
Health Minister inspects two major Pharmaceutical Plants in Kandy
2026-03-16
Two large‑scale companies producing pharmaceuticals in Sri Lanka, Kelun LifeScience (Pvt) Ltd and Celagen Lanka (Pvt) Ltd, located in theContinue Reading
Govt bearing costs for Iranian sailors’ remains on humanitarian grounds : Minister
2026-03-11
Minister Nalinda Jayatissa has responded to claims by the opposition on the expenditure incurred related to the remains of theContinue Reading
Govt confirms second Iranian vessel near Sri Lanka’s EEZ
2026-03-05
Chief Government Whip, Minister Nalinda Jayatissa, today acknowledged that another Iranian vessel is currently in international waters close to SriContinue Reading
Over US$ 2 Mn penalty imposed on first substandard coal shipment – Minister
2026-02-24
Cabinet Spokesman and Minister Nalinda Jayatissa said the coal procurement process was carried out in full compliance with procurement guidelines,Continue Reading
Changes planned for top roles in state institutions
2026-02-11
Cabinet Spokesman Minister Nalinda Jayatissa has announced changes would be made to several top positions in state institutions. Addressing theContinue Reading
Ambuluwawa Cable Car project : Minister gives clarification
2026-01-21
Cabinet Spokesman Minister Nalinda Jayatissa says a Chinese firm was not behind the Ambuluwawa Cable Car Project, clarifying that theContinue Reading
Health Minister seeks Rs. 1 Bn in damages over defamatory YouTube content
2026-01-02
Minister of Health Nalinda Jayatissa has issued a legal notice demanding Rs. 1 billion in damages from YouTube content creatorContinue Reading
Health Minister discusses expanding drug quality testing system
2025-12-25
A special discussion was held under the aegis of the Minister of Health, Nalinda Jayataissa, regarding expanding the process ofContinue Reading
WHO Chief praises Sri Lanka’s disease control efforts during disaster
2025-12-18
The measures implemented by the Sri Lankan Government and health authorities to prevent the spread of communicable diseases during theContinue Reading
Tower construction underway in Puttalam for new Doppler Radar System
2025-12-17
Construction work has already begun in Puttalam to install a state‑of‑the‑art Doppler radar system to enhance Sri Lanka’s capacity toContinue Reading