Prime Minister Dr. Harini Amarasuriya stated that the Government is committed to safeguarding the rights and culture of Indigenous people, noting that a draft Indigenous Peoples’ Act, which has been a longstanding request of the Vedda community, has been submitted to the Cabinet.
The Navy conducted a series of cleaning programmes across the island today, 8 August 2026 as part of the ‘Aththama’ National Cleanliness Day, held under the ‘Clean Sri Lanka’ national initiative.
Prime Minister Dr. Harini Amarasuriya stated that the foundation of quality engineering lies in the ability to serve every member of society without discrimination.
The Meteorology Department forecast showers exceeding 75 mm in several areas including Sabaragamuwa province and in Kandy and Nuwara-Eliya districts.
The National Lotteries Board yesterdat (06) provided financial support for the educational assistance programme launched by the President’s Fund for the children of low-income lottery sales agents, commencing in 2026.
The Department of Irrigation announced that the spill gates of the Kotmale Reservoir were opened at around 8.00 a.m. today (05), releasing approximately 130 cubic feet of water per second into the Mahaweli River.
The objective is to establish a judicial system that delivers timely justice to the people – President
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