The Sri Lankan government is moving forward with plans to establish a national network of daycare and therapy centres for children with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) and other neurodevelopmental conditions. 

Secretary to the President Dr. Nandika Sanath Kumanayake has directed officials to prepare a detailed concept proposal within two weeks, following discussions held yesterday at the Presidential Secretariat. 

The President’s Office states this initiative, championed by President Anura Kumara Disanayake, aims to create a coordinated system involving multiple ministries and government departments, with the Presidential Secretariat overseeing implementation.  

The programme will utilise a Rs 250 million allocation from this year’s budget, channelled through the Ministry of Women and Child Affairs to district-level administrators. Key aspects of the plan include developing specialised human resources, creating a scientifically validated care model and establishing clear operational guidelines. 

During yesterday’s meeting, officials emphasised the need for an integrated approach that brings together healthcare providers, social services and education specialists to ensure comprehensive support for affected children and their families.  

Senior government figures attending the planning session included Kapila Janaka Bandara, Senior Additional Secretary to the President, K.D.R. Olga Secretary to the Ministry of Women and Child Affairs, Sampath Manthrinayake, Secretary, Ministry of Rural Development, Social Security & Community Infrastructure,   H.A. Hema Perera, Additional Secretary, Darshani Karunaratne, Director, Department of Social Services  and representatives from health, social services and rural development ministries. 

Medical specialists such as Dr. Varuni Rasadi from the Ministry of Health, Dr. Asiri Hewamalage, Deputy Director (Community Health) and Dr. Santhushitha Senadhipathi from the Lady Ridgeway Hospital also attended the discussion. (Newswire)

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Prasanna Perera has been appointed as the New Director General of the President’s Media Division (PMD). 

According to the President’s Office, the letter of appointment was handed over by the President’s Secretary Dr. Nandika Sanath Kumanayake today. (Newswire)

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Two newly appointed Court of Appeal Justices were formally sworn in before President Anura Kumara Dissanayake this morning (Jan 09).

According to the President’s Media Division (PMD), the appointments were conferred upon Attorneys-at-Law Mr. K.M.S. Dissanayake and Mr. R.P. Hettiarachchi.

The two newly appointed Court of Appeal Justices took their oaths in the presence of the President at the Presidential Secretariat. (Newswire) 

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Fort Magistrate Nilupuli Lankapura has ordered the Criminal Investigations Department (CID) to conduct a comprehensive probe and present facts to the court related to the misplacement of items worth Rs. 162 million from the President’s Media Unit in the past.

The order was issued yesterday after the CID had informed the court that it had launched a probe based on a complaint filed in this regard and that it would take steps to brief the court on the progress of the probe.

Informing the court that a statement has already been recorded from the procurement officer in this regard, the CID said that steps have been taken to obtain statements from those who had received the goods.

The CID further said that a probe has been launched to determine the items that have been reported as misplaced. 

The list of items reported as misplaced will be submitted to the Court, the CID added. (Newswire)

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A video has been released commemorating 100 days since President Anura Kumara Dissanayake was elected to Office. 

The video shared on social media by the President’s Media Division (PMD), is titled ‘A 100 days for a 100 years’. 

It highlights the various official appointments and discussions held during the 100 days of the President being in power, since the Presidential Election in September 2024. (Newswire)

A hundred days for a hundred years pic.twitter.com/xy7Hz5G7ey

— Anura Kumara Dissanayake (@anuradisanayake) January 3, 2025

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The President’s Office has corrected the list of former state officials who had returned their state vehicles following the regime change, which was recently revealed to the media. 

Issuing a correction statement, the President’s Office acknowledged that it had reported Udayakantha Gunathilaka as Udayashantha Gunasekara, related to the return of a Toyota Hilux vehicle. 

The President’s Office extended an apology for the inconvenience caused to former MP Udayashantha Gunasekara due to the mistake and clarified that the vehicle had been used and returned by Udayakantha Gunathilaka.

The correction comes after former MP Udayashantha Gunasekara took to social media to clarify that he had not been part of the Parliament or involved as a state official after 2020. 

“I entered Parliament from the Moneragala District in 2004 and reentered in 2015, serving as a Member of Parliament until 2020. After this, I have remained an independent person and a non-member of Parliament. Due to personal reasons I have exited politics and have not engaged in any activities related to Sri Lankan politics,” he clarified. 

Former MP Padma Udayashantha Gunasekara said, as such, his name has been misused, adding that he had not used such a state vehicle as claimed and that the report was false. (Newswire)

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The President’s Office has revealed details on the allocation of the state vehicles that were recently returned following the change in regime. 

Issuing a statement, the President’s Office said the returned vehicles had been parked outside the Presidential Secretariat under Police protection, due to a lack of space inside the state building premises. 

The President’s Office further said that the 107 vehicles had been provided for officials given private appointments by the former President under the powers vested in him. 

Stating that it was not the intention of the new administration to exhibit the returned state vehicles, the President’s Office said under the directive of the new President, measures are being taken to immediately allocate the vehicles for essential services. 

As per the President’s Office, the list of persons to whom the vehicles had been entrusted before is as follows;

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The Presidential Secretariat has announced that accepting donations to the “Gaza Children’s Fund” ceased on 31st July 2024.

According to the President’s Media Division (PMD), the public has been advised not to make any further contributions. 

The PMD further said that any deposits sent to the official bank account of the President’s Office after the said date will be utilized for social welfare activities. 

The “Gaza Children’s Fund” was initiated by President Ranil Wickremesinghe to aid those affected by conflicts in Gaza. (Newswire)

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The National Physical Planning Department has designated 11 temples of significant archaeological, historical, and sacred importance as Sacred Sites in the Government Gazette. 

According to the President’s Media Division (PMD), thereby, the total count of sanctuaries recognized as sacred places of worship in Sri Lanka has now risen to 142. 

These areas, now recognized as sacred sites, had their respective documents submitted to the Presidential Secretariat on Thursday (Feb 15), presided over by the Secretary to the President, Saman Ekanayake.

Ambagaswewa Purana Rajamaha Vihara belonging to Horovpatana Divisional Secretariat Division of the Anuradhapura District, Pothuvatawana Maha Vihara belonging to Dankotuwa Divisional Secretariat Division of Puttalam District, Ampara Muhudu Maha Vihara of Pottuvil Divisional Secretariat Division of Ampara District, Maddegama Raja Maha Vihara belonging to Dompe Divisional Secretariat Division of Gampaha District, Uddhakandara Rajamaha Vihara belonging to the Tissamaharamaya Divisional Secretariat, Hambantota District, Sri Saddharma Yuktika Vana Senasuna (Monastery) belonging to the Kuchchaveli Divisional Secretariat division of Trincomalee district were designated as sacred sites.

Further, Dambadeniya Sri Vijaya Sundararama Raja Maha Vihara belonging to the Narammala Divisional Secretariat division in Kurunegala district, Shanthi Viharya belonging to the Kuchchaveli Divisional Secretariat division of Trincomalee district , Kabalewa Ambawa Sri Sudharmarama Purana Vihara and Gambhara Siddha Kabala Mul Soonyam Devalaya in the Kuliapitiya West Divisional Secretariat division of the Kurunegala District and Yan Oya Rajamaha Vihara belonging to Trincomalee Kuchchaveli Divisional Secretariat Division, Sagara Pura Samudragiri Vana Senasuna which belongs to Kuchchaveli Divisional Secretariat Division of Trincomalee District were also declared as sacred sites.

President’s Secretary Saman Ekanayake affirmed President Ranil Wickremesinghe’s unwavering commitment to upholding and protecting Buddhism in accordance with the Constitution. 

Additionally, the Secretary to the President highlighted various government initiatives aimed at advancing Buddhism, guided by the President’s directives.

These include plans to initiate archaeological excavations at the Maha Vihara, the epicenter of Theravada Buddhism, establish the Maha Vihara University, and construct an international Buddhist museum in Kandy.

The gathering was chaired by Most Venerable Balangoda Sobhita Nayaka Thera. Also in attendance were Most Venerable Ganthune Assaji Maha Nayaka Thera, as well as Most Venerable Medagama Nandawansa Thera.

Minister of State Shanta Bandara, MP Samanpriya Herath, Secretary of the Ministry of Buddha Sasana, Religious and Cultural Affairs Somaratne Vidanapathirana, Commissioner General of Buddhist Affairs, Director-General of the Physical Planning Department, along with officials from related institutions and donors of temples, attended the event.

Prior to the presentation of the ‘Puja Bhumi Sannaspathra’, a charitable donation was also made at the Presidential Secretariat in honour of the Maha Sangha who graced the occasion with their presence. (NewsWire)

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Plans are in motion to erect a temporary accessway at the Bambalapitiya railway station.

According to the President’s Media Division (PMD), the measures have been taken in this regard on the directives of President Ranil Wickremesinghe.

The temporary accessway at the Bambalapitiya railway station is expected to be constructed within 10 days of removing the current flyover.

The President has also instructed for a new bridge to be constructed within 5 months. 

The PMD added that the State Quantity & Construction Corporation has been entrusted with the project, under the oversight of the Road Development Authority (RDA).

The steps have been taken after recent media reports had exposed the dilapidated state of the accessway of the Bambalapitiya railway station. (NewsWire)

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The President’s Media Division (PMD) has raised concerns over recent news reports calling for an international investigation team to probe the 2019 Easter Sunday terror attacks. 

The PMD has cited the editorial published in the Gnanartha Pradeepaya newspaper on Sunday (Oct 08), as well as the news report titled “An international investigation team is needed for an independent, transparent, and thorough investigation and monitoring.”

Issuing a statement, the PMD said that in April this year, Minister of Public Security Tiran Alles delivered 88 volumes and 48,909 pages of the presidential commission report on the Easter attacks to the President of the Catholic Bishops’ Conference, Bishop Harold Anthony following a request made by the latter.

During a recent telephone conversation between Minister Alles and Bishop Harold Anthony, the latter had mentioned that he is personally reviewing the report. In light of this, President Ranil Wickremesinghe is preparing to engage in discussions with representatives of the Bishops Conference, the PMD said. 

The PMD further said that the government cannot endorse the idea of international investigations into Sri Lanka’s internal matters.

The Constitution of Sri Lanka and all other existing laws do not provide for conducting international investigations. Consequently, carrying out such investigations would be in violation of the law.

A committee, led by a retired Supreme Court judge, has been established to conduct an inquiry and produce a report regarding the Channel 4 television program, the PMD said.

The PMD added that the government also intends to engage in further discussions on this issue once the Bishops’ Conference has thoroughly reviewed the report from the Presidential Commission. (NewsWire)

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The book launch of the Factum Foreign Policy Review “A Vision for a new Sri Lanka” took place at the Lakshman Kadirgamar Institute in Colombo on Tuesday (Sep 19).

According to the President’s Media Division (PMD), the author of the book, Uditha Devapriya presented a copy of the book to the President’s Senior Advisor on National Security and Presidential Chief of Staff, Sagala Ratnayaka.

Speaking at the occasion Director and Advisor of Factum Dr Ranga Kalansooriya said that the genesis of this book’s research draws from nearly 25 in-depth interviews conducted by the author with a range of distinguished officials and personnel, including current members of the Diplomatic Service, retired foreign Secretaries, high-ranking officials from the armed forces and members of the administrative services and other officials.

Notably, all the researchers involved in this project were under the age of 30, demonstrating a commendable commitment to grassroots-level exploration of foreign policy that spanned all nine provinces of Sri Lanka. This initiative is particularly aligned with President Wickremesinghe’s vision of positioning Sri Lanka as a Digital Friendly Country, echoing his thoughts on G77.

The PMD further stated that this book launch marks a significant milestone in the discourse surrounding Sri Lanka’s foreign policy, promising to shape the country’s strategic direction for the future.

Acting Foreign Minister Tharaka Balasuriya, Opposition Leader Sajith Premadasa, as well as former Ministers Sarath Amunugama, Ravi Karunanayaka, Vedda Chief Uruwarige Wannila Aththo and other officials participated in the event. (NewsWire)

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The President’s Office has announced the opening of applications for the appointment of President’s Counsels for 2022/2023.

According to the President’s Media Division (PMD), the President’s Secretary has released a notification inviting eligible individuals for the appointment of President’s Counsels. 

As per the notification, the deadline for the submission of applications is Friday, August 25. 

Interested applicants have been advised to log onto www.presidentsoffice.gov.lk for further details.

Applications can be obtained via; https://www.presidentsoffice.gov.lk/.Documents/Application-english.pdf (NewsWire) 

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A preliminary discussion has been held on the National War Heroes Commemoration Ceremony to be held this year, the President’s Media Division (PMD) reported.

According to the PMD, arrangements have been made to hold the National War Heroes Commemoration Ceremony with pride to honour the Nation’s war heroes who died in the Thirty Year civil war in Sri Lanka.

The National War Heroes Commemoration Ceremony will take place under the patronage of Commander-in-Chief, President Ranil Wickremesinghe.

A preliminary discussion was held at the Presidential Secretariat today (08) under the chairmanship of the President’s Senior Adviser on National Security and Chief of the Presidential Staff, Sagala Ratnayake.

The National War Heroes Ceremony will be held on May 19 at the Battaramulla War Heroes Memorial.

Former Presidents, Prime Ministers, Deputy Ministers, the Speaker, the Secretary of the Ministry of Defence, Chiefs of Defence, as well as Commanders of the three armed forces including the Inspector General of Police and the war heroes who were injured in the war, the relatives of the fallen war heroes as well as school cadet groups, will be to be invited to participate in this war hero commemoration ceremony.

According to the PMD, speaking during the discussion, Defence Secretary General Kamal Gunaratne (retired) said that this war hero celebration has been organized this year, with a special war drum beat and floral tributes to appreciate the bravery heroism and eternal memories of the war heroes of the Army, Air and Navy, Police and Civil Defence Department who laid down their lives to secure the sovereignty and territorial integrity of the country.

State Minister of Defence Pramitha Bandara Tennakoon, the commanders of the three armed forces, including the Inspector General of Police, and the heads of the departments of the security forces participated in this discussion. (NewsWire)

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The Presidential Secretariat and Government Ministries have commenced accepting applications for the “Wasath Siriya 2023” Sinhala and Tamil New Year contests. 

According to the President’s Media Division (PMD), all applications are available on the official website www.pmd.gov.lk  

To enter the “Wasath Siriya” Avurudu Prince/Princess (Open category) competition, applicants must submit a recent colour photograph taken within the last three months. Eligible applicants should be unmarried and aged between 20 and 35 years. 

The completed application should be forwarded to chiefacct.pd@presidentsoffice.lk prior to 3.00 pm on 20.04.2023. 

Valuable gold ornaments will be awarded for first, second and third place winners. 

The final decision regarding the conditions for the competition rests with the organizing committee and more information can be obtained by contacting Ms. AGM Isanka (Coordinator) on 070 2025095. 

If you’re an athlete applying for the “Wasath Siriya” marathon, you must include a medical report confirming that you’re physically fit to run a race of over 20 kilometres. 

All applications must be submitted to the Security Division of the President’s Office before 12:00 noon on April 21st, 2023 which could also be forwarded through the e-mail address priyanthalalwkas@gmail.com or through the WhatsApp number 0710573828. 

The first place winner in the men’s marathon will be awarded Rs 75,000, while the second and third place winners will receive Rs 50,000 and Rs 30,000, respectively. 

Participants who finish between fourth and tenth place will receive Rs 10,000 each. 

For the women’s marathon, the first place winner will receive Rs 50,000, with the second and third place winners receiving Rs 30,000 and Rs 20,000, respectively. 

Participants who finish between fourth and tenth place will receive Rs 7,500 each. 

The PMD further stated that in addition, a standard cycling competition for both men and women is open to all residents of the island, and it is being jointly organized by the Sri Lanka Air Force and the Sri Lanka Cycling Federation.

The men’s standard cycling race will be held along the Galle Face Road through Negombo Road, Ja-Ela, Katunayake, Minuwangoda, Wayangoda, Nittambuwa, Kandy Road, Kadawatha and Peliyagoda, culminating at the Galle Face Road. 

The women’s standard cycling race will take place along the Galle Road, Galle Face Road, and travel through Pamankada, Piliyandala, Kesbewa, Kottawa, Maharagama, Nugegoda, Tunmulla Junction, Pittala Junction and Lake House, culminating at the Galle Face Road. 

Male and female cyclists born between 1973 and 2004 are eligible to compete in the event. 

However, standard bikes equipped with 48 and 18 front and rear cogs, as well as handlebar rest bars/hack bars, are not allowed to enter the competition. 

Accordingly, the contestants interested in participating in this event should complete the relevant application forms and get it validated by a government authorized doctor regarding their health condition and send it to the organizing committee via the e-mail address wasathsiriya2023race@gmail.com or via the WhatsApp number 0788429688. 

Applications received after 10 a.m. on April 21, 2023 will be rejected, and the selected applicants will be notified by Whatsapp message. There is no application or registration cost. 

The Men’s Standard Cycling race offers a prize of Rs. 100,000 for the first-place finisher, Rs. 75,000 for the second-place finisher, and Rs. 50,000 for the third-place finisher. 

The fourth-place finisher will receive Rs. 30,000, while the fifth-place finisher will receive Rs. 20,000. Participants who finish between sixth and tenth place will each receive Rs. 9,000, and those who finish between eleventh and fifteenth place will each receive Rs. 5,000. 

First place in the women’s race is worth Rs.50,000, second place is worth Rs.40,000, third place is worth Rs.30,000, fourth place is worth Rs.20,000, fifth place is worth Rs.15,000, and sixth through tenth place is worth Rs.9,000 reach. 

The tug-of-war competition application form must be completed and submitted two days prior to the tournament or contact us on the phone number 0717880695. 

A squad can consist of eight members with two additional players nominated, resulting in a total of ten players.

The President’s Office will host the “Wasath Siriya” Sinhala and Tamil New Year celebration, which will bring together all government institutions, on Saturday, April 22nd from 7 a.m. to 5.00 p.m. at Shangri La Green in Colombo. Competition activities have been planned under 03 main categories. 

The Musical show ‘Miyasi Concert’ will begin at 7:00 pm at the same venue. (NewsWire)

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The program to distribute free rice to 2.9 million low-income families commenced in the Colombo District under the patronage of the President’s Senior Adviser on National Security and Chief of Presidential Staff, Sagala Ratnayake on Sunday (26). 

According to the President’s Media Division (PMD), the program was carried out with a focus on the Dematagoda, Narahenpita, and Wellawatte areas, which fall under the Thimbirigasaya Divisional Secretariat Division. 

As part of the program, 995 recipients received bags of rice at the Mihidusenpura Community Hall in Dematagoda, 448 recipients received rice at the Dabare Mawatha Community Hall in Narahenpita, and 169 recipients were given rice at the Ranjan Wijeratnapura Community Hall in Wellawatte. 

The distribution of free rice to low-income families for two months is part of the government’s 2022/2023 Maha season rice purchase and rice stock disposal program, which was implemented on the instructions of President Ranil Wickremesinghe. 

Each family will receive 10 kg of rice per month during this period. Initially, the rice subsidy was intended for 2 million families, but it was later expanded to 2.9 million families as per the directives of the President. The program’s first phase will be rolled out in several districts, including Colombo, Gampaha, Kalutara, Kandy, Ratnapura, Galle, and Matara. 

Addressing the program held at the Mihidusenpura Community Hall in Dematagoda, Sagala Ratnayake explained how Sri Lanka was able to turn a corner during a difficult period with the assistance of the International Monetary Fund (IMF). 

Sagala Ratnayake emphasized that the country had faced an economic crisis due to wrong decisions made in the past, but now under the leadership of President Ranil Wickremesinghe, the country is following a more appropriate economic program. 

During the event, Ratnayake interacted with the attendees and listened to some of the issues they were facing. The Colombo District Secretary, K.G. Wijesiri, and senior officials from the Ministry of Social Empowerment were present at the event. (NewsWire)

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A committee will be formed by President Ranil Wickremesinghe to identify suitable government hospitals as teaching hospitals to provide clinical training for Medical Students, according to the President’s Media Division (PMD).

The PMD stated that medical students at the General Sir John Kotelawala Defence University (KDU), Dr. Neville Fernando Hospital, Lyceum Campus and other universities in Colombo, Kalutara, Gampaha, Kurunegala and Polonnaruwa, will be enrolled without hampering the training of students in State Universities. 

Accordingly, State Minister of Health Dr. Seetha Arambepola will be appointed as the Chairperson of the aforementioned Committee, while the other members are Additional Secretary to the Ministry of Health Dr. R.M. Saman Kusumsiri Ratnayake, Additional Secretary (Medical Services) of the Ministry of Health Dr. A.K.S. de Alwis, Chairman – University Grant Commission Senior Prof. Sampath Amarathunga, Senior Consultant Surgeon Prof. Mohan de Silva, Professor in Surgery, Faculty of Medicine USJP Prof. Bawantha Gamage, Senior Consultant Orthopaedics & Trauma Surgeon Dr. Narendra Pinto, Dean -, Faculty of Medicine – KDU Prof. Namal Wijesinghe, President of SLMC Prof. Vajira Dissanayake, President of GMOA Dr. Darshana Sirisena, Executive Director -, University Hospital KDU Prof. J. Balawardane and Director Nursing (Medical Service) – Ministry of Health Mrs. R.L.S. Samanmali. 

The PMD stated that the Committee will be responsible for studying, reviewing and identifying suitable government hospitals to function as Teaching Hospitals to provide clinical training for Medical Students enrolled at the KDU, Dr. Neville Fernando Hospital, Lyceum Campus and other universities in Colombo, Kalutara, Gampaha, Kurunegala and Polonnaruwa. 

The Committee is also expected to make recommendations for the necessary developments to upgrade the hospitals identified for the provision of such training and submit a report on the findings and recommendations of the Committee within a period of eight (08) weeks. (NewsWire)

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The tax on personal income was imposed as a short-term strategy to resurrect the country from the existing economic situation, the Director General of the Department of Financial Policy, Kapila Senanayake stated.

According to the President’s Media Division (PMD), Senanayake said that this new tax system in Sri Lanka is of a meagre percentage compared to other Asian countries. 

Senanayake also stated that there is an opportunity to discuss short-term strategies to provide some relief by considering trade union leaders and civil organization representatives’ views and suggestions on the new tax system. 

According to the instructions of the President’s Secretary Saman Ekanayake, a meeting was held yesterday (06), presided over by the President’s Trade Union Director General Saman Ratnapriya and the Director General of the Financial Policy Department Kapila Senanayake, to inform the trade union leaders and representatives of civil organizations regarding the new tax policy on earnings. 

These details were made public during the event, which was hosted at the Finance Ministry Auditorium. 

According to Saman Ratnapriya, the new tax policy that is assessed at the time of earning has created difficulties for government and semi-government employees, and as a result of the issues they have experienced, they have responded professionally. It was also made clear that the main goal of this conversation was to gather concepts and recommendations to find solutions to the current issues. 

Saman Ratnapriya also stated that these conversations will result in swift short-term solution recommendations that may be taken to address the difficulties that have emerged. These quick short-term solution proposals will be presented to the President and the Prime Minister.

Speaking at the event, Director General of the Department of Financial Policy Kapila Senanayake explained in great detail about the government’s revenue, government spending, and financial strategies used to reduce the annual budget deficit. He also mentioned that Sri Lanka has a very low percentage of personal income taxation when compared to other Asian nations.

Kapila Senaratne further explained the financial situation in Sri Lanka, problems of personal taxation, tax reforms related to personal income tax, the basis for increasing personal income tax and the implications of tax reforms. 

In addition to outlining numerous tax rules, Senior Deputy Commissioner of the Department of Inland Revenue K.K.I. Eranda also described how taxable personal income is calculated as per the new tax law. 

The trade union leaders who took part in the discussion stated that there are issues with the new tax policy’s tax system that is imposed on personal income and that the trade unions should be consulted before creating the tax policy. The trade union leaders further demanded that fair services be given to the public for the taxes levied like in other countries, and prompt solutions should be provided to reduce the inconvenience the professionals face due to the new tax act faces. 

Inland Revenue Department Deputy Commissioner W.M.G. Kumaratunga, Tax Adviser, Fiscal Policy Division of the Ministry of Finance, Tanuja Perera Prime Minister’s Trade Union Secretary, Chandraratne Pallegama, trade union leaders, representatives of civil organizations and several others attended the event. (NewsWire)

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