What is the primary objective of the Prajashakthi National Movement – Minister Dr. Upali Pannilage

The primary objective of the Prajashakthi National Movement is not only to economically empower the people, but also to strengthen their education and health, thereby building a developed and resilient human community – Minister of Rural Development, Social Security and Community Empowerment, Dr. Upali Pannilage Minister of Rural Development, Social Security and Community Empowerment Dr. Upali Pannilage stated that the …

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One person killed and another person injured in an unauthorized power strike

Investigations have been started on a message received at the Weligama police station at night (14) that two people were killed and another person was injured in electric strike in Kammalgoda area of Weligama police station. The deceased was 66 years old and the injured is 22 years old residents of Koledanda, Weligama area. The current investigation has revealed the …

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A suspect arrested in Ranmala robbery and motorcycle theft

A group of officers at Moratuwa police station has arrested a man who was riding on a motorbike at the Moratuwa police domination on 2026.01.13 with 07 grams of heroin and 500 mg of motorbike. The suspect is 36 years old from Molape, Moratuwa area. Further investigations conducted into the suspect has revealed that a suspect wants gold robbery and …

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WEATHER FORECAST FOR 15 JANUARY 2026

Showery condition over the island is expected to reduce from today (15th). Showers or thundershowers may occur at a few places in Kaluthara, Galle, Matara and Rathnapura districts after 4.00 p.m. Mainly fair weather will prevail elsewhere. Misty conditions can be expected at some places in Western, Sabaragamuwa, Central and Northwestern provinces and in Galle and Matara districts during the …

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Imported milk powder prices to be reduced

Importers have agreed to reduce the prices of imported milk powder from January 16, the Ministry of Trade, Commerce, Food Security and Cooperative Development said today. Accordingly, the price of a kilogram of imported milk powder will be reduced by Rs. 125, while a 400-gram packet will see a reduction of Rs. 50 from January 16. The Ministry said the …

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The Committee on High Posts approves the nominations of three new Ambassadors and a new High Commissioner

The nominations for the appointments of three new Ambassadors and a new High Commissioner have been approved by the Committee on High Posts of Parliament. Moreover, the Committee has also granted approval for the appointment of a Secretary to the Ministry. This was when the said Committee Chaired by Dr. Harini Amarasuriya, Hon. Prime Minister met recently (Jan. 09) in …

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Attention of the Sectoral Oversight Committee Drawn to Two Amendment Bills

The attention of the Sectoral Oversight Committee on Governance, Justice and Civil Protection was drawn to the Poisons, Opium and Dangerous Drugs (Amendment) Bill and the Judicature (Amendment) Bill.  Discussions on these Bills took place at a meeting of the Sectoral Oversight Committee on Governance, Justice and Civil Protection, held in Parliament on 9th January 2026, under the chairmanship of …

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Amend existing criteria to make the Aswesuma Welfare Benefits Payment Scheme more effective – Committee on Public Finance instructs officials

The Committee on Public Finance instructed the officials of the Welfare Benefits Board to amend the existing criteria to make the Aswesuma Welfare Benefits Payment Scheme more effective. Since various issues have arisen in relation to the existing 22 criteria used to determine the eligibility of individuals for the current Aswesuma Welfare Benefits Payment Scheme, officials were instructed to take …

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Deputy Minister of Defence Lauds Navy’s ‘Ratama Ekata’ Operations Amidst Disaster Response Challenges

Deputy Minister of Defence, Major General Aruna Jayasekara (Retd), conducted an inspection visit to the Sri Lanka Navy Operations Room at the Navy Headquarters in Akuregoda yesterday (13 January), where he underscored the national importance of the “Ratama Ekata” programme and commended the Sri Lanka Navy for its continuous and effective implementation of the initiative, despite its extensive involvement in …

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