New Cabinet of Ministers sworn in (Video)

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5 months ago

November 18, 2024

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The swearing-in ceremony of the new Cabinet Ministers of the National People’s Party (NPP) government was held today (Nov. 18) morning at the Presidential Secretariat.

The new Cabinet of Ministers is as follows :

Minister of Education, Higher Education and Vocational Education – Prime Minister Dr. Harini Amarasuriya
Minister of Foreign Affairs, Foreign Employment and Tourism – Vijitha Herath
Minister of Public Administration, Provincial Councils and Local Government – Prof. Chandana Abeyratne
Minister of Justice and National Integration – Attorney-at-Law Harshana Nanayakkara
Minister of Women and Child Affairs – Saroja Savithri Paulraj
Minister of Agriculture, Livestock, Land and Irrigation – K.D. Lalkantha
Minister of Urban Development, Construction and Housing – Anura Karunathilake
Minister of Fisheries, Aquatic and Ocean Resources – Ramalingam Chandrasekar
Minister of Rural Development, Social Security and Community Empowerment – Prof. Upali Pannillage
Minister of Industry and Entrepreneurship Development – Sunil Handunneththi
Minister of Public Security and Parliamentary Affairs – Ananda Wijepala
Minister of Transport, Highways, Ports and Civil Aviation – Bimal Rathnayake
Minister of Buddha Sasana, Religious and Cultural Affairs – Prof. Hiniduma Sunil Senevi
Minister of Health and Mass Media – Dr. Nalinda Jayatissa
Minister of Plantation and Community Infrastructure– Samantha Vidyaratne
Minister of Youth Affairs and Sports – Sunil Kumara Gamage
Minister of Trade, Commerce, Food Security and Cooperative Development – Wasantha Samarasinghe
Minister of Science and Technology – Prof. Krishantha Abeysena
Minister of Labour – Prof. Anil Jayantha Fernando
Minister of Energy – Kumara Jayakody
Minister of Environment – Dr. Dhammika Patabendi

Measures to formulate national road safety plan

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16 minutes ago

April 30, 2025

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A discussion on preparing a national-level road safety plan under the “Clean Sri Lanka” programme was held today (April 30) at the Presidential Secretariat.

The incidence of road accidents in Sri Lanka is on the rise, leading to a growing number of fatalities and injuries.

Recognizing the urgent need to raise public awareness on accident prevention and promote discipline in road use, this national plan is being formulated as a key initiative under the “Clean Sri Lanka” programme.

The programme aims to uplift society by fostering social, environmental and moral consciousness. A central focus is placed on building a disciplined society and responsible citizens.

The discussion was attended by the senior officials representing the Insurance Regulatory Commission of Sri Lanka, the National Council on Road Safety, the Independent Television Network (ITN), representatives from the Ministry of Health and Mass Media (Social and Ethics Divisions), Dr. Indika Jagoda, Director of the National Hospital (Accident and Emergency Department), Prof. Sivakumar and Prof. H.R. Pasidu from the University of Moratuwa, the Deputy Inspector General of Police (Traffic) and other relevant officials.

(President’s Media Division (PMD)
30. 04.2025

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Fuel prices slashed

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24 minutes ago

April 30, 2025

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The CPC has reduced fuel prices with effect from midnight today (April 30).

The price reductions of a litre of fuel are as follows :
Octane 92 Petrol – reduced by Rs.06 to Rs.293
Octane 95 Petrol – reduced by Rs.20 to Rs.341
Auto Diesel – reduced by Rs.12 to Rs.274
Super Diesel – reduced by Rs. 06 to Rs.325
Kerosene – reduced by Rs.05 to 178

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Laugfs Gas says no price revision in May

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26 minutes ago

April 30, 2025

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Laugfs Gas PLC, one of the two largest liquefied petroleum (LP) gas suppliers in the country, announced that the company will not revise domestic LP gas prices for the month of May 2025.

This was communicated by the Cluster Director/CEO of Laugfs Gas PLC, Dr. Niroshan J Peiris.