High population density contributing to TB spread in Colombo: Health Minister
2026-10-23
Minister of Health Nalinda Jayatissa says the high population density in Colombo has been a major contributing factor to theContinue Reading
Sri Lanka’s first insulin manufacturing factory to begin production in 2027
2026-10-19
Sri Lanka’s first insulin manufacturing factory, established at an investment of over Rs. 3 billion, is expected to commence productionContinue Reading
Gnanasara Thera: Govt will not bend the law for any individual, says Minister
2026-10-16
Cabinet Spokesman and Minister Nalinda Jayatissa says the government will not bend or amend the law to accommodate any individual,Continue Reading
21-year-old student investigated over social media post referencing President
2026-10-13
Police have launched an investigation into a 21-year-old university student over a social media post containing references to President AnuraContinue Reading
Decision on imprisoned monks’ robes rest with Nikayas: Minister
2026-10-13
Cabinet Spokesman and Minister Nalinda Jayatissa says that decisions on whether Buddhist monks imprisoned for various offences should be allowedContinue Reading
Rs. 177 Mn CT scanner commissioned at Negombo District General Hospital
2026-10-08
A new CT scan machine installed at the Negombo District General Hospital at a cost of Rs. 177 million, fundedContinue Reading
Gnanasara Thera subject to same prison rules as other inmates, Govt says
2026-10-06
The procedures followed in the case of Ven. Galagoda Aththe Gnanasara Thera, including those relating to his attire while inContinue Reading
Health Minister says medicine supplies remain stable despite shortage reports
2026-10-06
Health Minister Nalinda Jayatissa said there are no widespread shortages of essential medicines, while addressing reports that cancer patients atContinue Reading
Sri Lanka to fully fund all immunisation vaccines from state coffers in 2027
2026-10-01
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
2026-09-29
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
2026-09-29
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
2026-09-04
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
2026-09-03
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
2026-08-25
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
2026-08-25
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
2026-08-17
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
2026-08-11
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
2026-08-11
Cabinet Spokesman Nalinda Jayatissa clarified today that the government has explained its judicial reform programme to the Chief Prelates ofContinue Reading