"Badhu Shakthi 2026" is not merely a tax collection campaign; it is a national initiative to nurture responsible citizens who love their country.
Today, we have launched large-scale national development projects using domestic funds, without borrowing from anyone.– Speaker Dr Jagath Wickramaratne
Criminals Will Be Brought Properly Before the Law
The Sri Lanka Railways Department has announced that train services between Badulla and Nanu Oya will resume from June 20, 2026, following the completion of restoration work on the Ambewela–Nanu Oya railway section, which was damaged by the Divitva cyclone.
Cabinet Decisions taken at 18.05.2026
The delegation led by H.E. Tô Lâm, President of the Socialist Republic of Viet Nam and General Secretary of the Central Committee of the Communist Party of Viet Nam departed Sri Lanka tonight (08) from the Bandaranaike International Airport, Katunayake, successfully concluding the State Visit undertaken at the invitation of President Anura Kumara Dissanayake.
A recycling centre for the management of construction and demolition (C&D) waste, established in line with the Clean Sri Lanka national programme, was declared open this morning (08) at the Ekala Industrial Zone.
Following the official welcome ceremony accorded this morning (08) at the Presidential Secretariat to the President of the Socialist Republic of Viet Nam and General Secretary of the Central Committee of the Communist Party of Viet Nam, H.E. Tô Lâm, bilateral discussions were held between President Anura Kumara Dissanayake and President Tô Lâm.
The “Avurudu Gathering,” organized by the Welfare Association of the Prime Minister’s Office, was held on April 25 at Temple Trees under the patronage of Prime Minister Dr. Harini Amarasuriya.
The “Ehi Passiko” peace walk, organized to promote global peace, commenced this morning (22) from the premises of the Dambulla Rajamaha Viharaya.
The no-confidence motion brought by the opposition against Minister of Power Kumara Jayakody was defeated in Parliament yesterday (10) by a majority of 104 votes.
International Monetary Fund (IMF) representatives commended the importance of Sri Lanka’s industrial sector in driving economic stability and growth during a discussion held yesterday (6) with the Ministry of Industry and Entrepreneurship Development, led by Minister Sunil Handunnetti.
The Office of the Commissioner General of Essential Services has announced that the special leave granted to government offices has been cancelled with effect from April 8.
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