National People’s Power (NPP) Executive Member Samanmalee Gunasinghe yesterday said that prostitution will be legalised under a Government of the National People’s Power (Jathika Jana Balawegaya).
Joining a discussion with an internet channel, she pointed out that prostitutes are being created within the current system. She also mentioned that a system of rules should be established for prostitution.
Stating that this is something that exists in the culture whether one likes it or not, Samanmalee Gunasinghe also mentioned that if there is a legal framework, she will have protection.
“Currently, women undergo a lot of economic pressure in the family. Due to these economic problems, the woman has become insecure. The woman has to go out and go to the spa. The spa is good. However, our spa hosts a different task. Prostitution needs some legal system. But we are not promoting this. If we give her another profession, if she can be given a job where she can work with dignity, if we can give her a job that does not exploit her labour inhumanely, we can eliminate the profession of sex worker.The National People’s Power has a programme for that. We will accept legalising prostitution,”she said.
Pointing out that women and children have become seriously insecure in the society, Samanmalee Gunasinghe also stated that the Jathika Jana Balavegaya has a programme to dedicate itself to their safety.
The National Water Supply and Drainage Board (NWSDB) has confirmed that no data was compromised during the recent cyberattack on its SMS portal.
Additional General Manager – Pradeep Herath assured that a special program is underway to enhance the security of the Board’s data systems.
On June 01, an unidentified individual attempted unauthorized access to the NWSDB website.
The hacker had gained access to the SMS system, sending around 10,000 fraudulent messages to customers, claiming they needed to make a payment to retrieve their data.
The NWSDB had promptly restored the SMS service and briefed the affected customers about the scam.
Meanwhile, the Sri Lanka Computer Emergency Readiness Team (SLCERT) is taking measures to implement a 24-hour operational system to strengthen the cybersecurity of government websites.
Senior Information Security Engineer – Charuka Damunupola highlighted that vulnerabilities in the security systems may have facilitated the cyber attack.
CEAT OHT Lanka (Pvt) Limited, a wholly owned subsidiary of CEAT Limited, India, has reassured employees that their jobs are secure following the acquisition of the CAMSO brand’s off-highway construction equipment bias tyre and tracks business from Michelin Lanka (Pvt) Ltd.
The holding company, CEAT Ltd. of Mumbai, India, announced in December 2024 that a definitive agreement had been signed for the acquisition. This includes the Midigama plant. the Casting Product Division in Kotugoda and some parts of other divisions providing central services.
To formalize the transition, a tripartite Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) was signed on May 22, 2025, between CEAT OHT Lanka, Michelin Lanka, and the Inter Company Employees Union.
The agreement guarantees 100% job security, preservation of past service, seniority, remuneration, and employee benefits.
However, employees of Michelin Lanka in Midigama, Matara, recently protested claiming that their jobs were at risk due to the sale.
CEAT, operating in over 120 countries, emphasized its commitment to employee welfare and workplace satisfaction, affirming it will honor all obligations under the agreement and actively invest in business growth.
CEAT, listed on the Mumbai Stock Exchange and part of the RPG Group, is a leading manufacturer of tyres for cars, buses, trucks, motorcycles, scooters, and off-highway vehicles.
CEAT had previously acquired Kelani Tyres, a fully state-owned enterprise in 1993, which was considered as a controversial deal facilitated by Ranil Wickremesinghe.
Samagi Jana Balawegaya (SJB) MP Mujibur Rahman has announced that Riza Sarook will be fielded as the mayoral candidate for the Colombo Municipal Council (CMC).
He also confirmed that the approval of all opposition parties has been obtained for this decision.
A special meeting of representatives from the SJB, UNP, SLFP, and SLPP parties was held last week at a prominent hotel in Kollupitiya, Colombo, to discuss and reach a common understanding on the establishment of power in Local Government bodies where the majority power has not been established yet.
As a result, an agreement was reached to appoint the SJB to the position of Mayor of Colombo, with the UNP taking the post of Deputy Mayor.
Meanwhile, the National People’s Power (NPP) has nominated Vraie Cally Balthazar as its mayoral candidate.
