Nalinda Jayatissa Archives

Sri Lanka to fully fund all immunisation vaccines from state coffers in 2027

On: October 1, 2026

Sri Lanka will procure all immunisation vaccines required by the country entirely using government funds in 2027 for the firstContinue Reading

Sri Lanka targets first Digital TV experience by December 2028

On: September 29, 2026

A special programme has been held to brief media industry stakeholders on Sri Lanka’s television broadcasting digitalization project, with theContinue Reading

Thileepan statue removal: Govt explains Police action

On: September 29, 2026

Government Spokesman Minister Nalinda Jayatissa says a statue of former LTTE member Rasaiah Parthipan, also known as Thileepan, was removedContinue Reading

Rs. 34 million housing project launched for Palindanuwara disaster victims

On: September 4, 2026

Construction work has commenced on 17 new houses at Mohomadiwatta, Palindanuwara, under a special housing project aimed at providing permanentContinue Reading

Minister Nalinda responds to Namal’s arrest remarks

On: September 3, 2026

Minister Nalinda Jayatissa has dismissed claims by MP Namal Rajapaksa that attempts are being made to arrest him out ofContinue Reading

Govt intends to hold Provincial Council Elections soon – Cabinet Spokesman

On: August 25, 2026

The government expects to conduct the Provincial Council elections at the earliest possible time, Cabinet Spokesperson, Minister Nalinda Jayatissa saidContinue Reading

QR fuel distribution system to continue

On: August 25, 2026

The government will continue the QR system for fuel distribution as Middle East conflicts remain unresolved, Cabinet Spokesperson, Minister NalindaContinue Reading

Kalutara Nagoda Teaching Hospital upgrades facilities under Rs. 134 Million project

On: August 17, 2026

A series of renovated units and upgraded infrastructure facilities at the Kalutara Nagoda Teaching Hospital were officially commissioned for patientContinue Reading

Cabinet Spokesman says causes of prison unrest identified

On: August 11, 2026

Minister Nalinda Jayatissa says several causes have been identified for recent clashes in prisons, and that remedies are being appliedContinue Reading

Govt Confirms Receiving Mahanayake Theros’ Letter on Judges’ Retirement Age

On: August 11, 2026

Cabinet Spokesman Nalinda Jayatissa clarified today that the government has explained its judicial reform programme to the Chief Prelates ofContinue Reading

Health Ministry hands over new mobile drug test bus

On: August 10, 2026

The Ministry of Health today handed over another fully equipped mobile drug test bus to the National Transport Medical Institute,Continue Reading

India Calling forum highlights new opportunities in Sri Lanka-India economic partnership

On: August 6, 2026

Health and Mass Media Minister Dr. Nalinda Jayatissa said Sri Lanka should transform its long-standing relationship with India into aContinue Reading

Ministers brief Cardinal Ranjith on judicial age reforms

On: August 6, 2026

Health and Mass Media Minister Nalinda Jayatissa and Justice and National Integration Minister Harshana Nanayakkara met His Eminence Malcolm CardinalContinue Reading

Cabinet spokesman unaware of reported Chief Prelates’ letter on judges’ retirement age amendment

On: August 4, 2026

Cabinet Spokesman Nalinda Jayatissa today said he has not been made aware of any letter reportedly sent by the ChiefContinue Reading

Govt launches new alcohol control strategy with WHO support

On: July 28, 2026

Sri Lanka has officially launched the Investment Case on Alcohol Control and the World Health Organization’s (WHO) SAFER Technical Package,Continue Reading