This year, the United Nations has declared the global theme for International Women’s Day as “Rights. Justice. Action. For all Women and Girls,” emphasizing the realization of rights, the delivery of justice, and meaningful action for all women and girls.
International Women’s Day has been celebrated annually across the world on 8 March for over a century.
Sri Lankan Olympic athletes have made a financial contribution of LKR. 582,786.18 to the government’s ‘Rebuilding Sri Lanka’ Fund to support relief efforts for those affected by Cyclone Ditwah.
Q: An Opposition Member of Parliament has stated in the Parliament that a ship carrying three hundred children is within our territorial waters and that we are in a position to assist them. Such claims are frequently made by the opposition. What is your response in this regard?
Provide immediate solutions for people living in displaced camps - Prime Minister Dr. Harini Amarasuriya
Prime Minister Dr. Harini Amarasuriya stated that the government has paid close attention to the salary anomalies prevailing within the teacher and principal services and that prompt solutions will be provided following extensive discussions held with trade unions.
Sri Lanka’s Minister of Foreign Affairs, Foreign Employment and Tourism Vijitha Herath has invited Maltese investors to explore investment opportunities in Sri Lanka, particularly in technology hubs, green infrastructure, and the Colombo Port City.
Minister of Energy Kumara Jayakody has issued an Extraordinary Gazette Notification providing for the establishment of six successor companies by transferring the functions and duties of the Ceylon Electricity Board.
Applications have been called for admission to Grade 12 of the Advanced Level Vocational Stream for the 2026/2027 academic year, according to the Ministry of Education, Higher Education and Vocational Education.
The Director of the Department of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources, Susantha Kahawatte, has confirmed that no Sri Lankan fishing vessels operating in the Indian Ocean have been affected so far by the prevailing military situation in the region.
Prime Minister Dr. Harini Amarasuriya stated that establishing a National Care policy is essential in achieving a fair Society where it values Women’s Labour and a care Economy.
Showers or thundershowers are likely at a few places in Southern province and in Rathnapura, and Kaluthara districts during evening or night.
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