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Support the continued maintenance of the economic stability we have achieved – President tells the Government Medical Officers’ Association (Mon, 17 Nov 2025)
“Let us rebuild this country together, without creating a situation where you keep asking and I simply keep giving.” – President
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Discussion held to establish a stable programme to resolve issues faced by local big onion farmers (Mon, 17 Nov 2025)
A discussion aimed at formulating a systematic programme to address the issues faced by local big onion farmers was held this morning (17) at the Presidential Secretariat. It was held under the patronage of the Minister of Agriculture, Livestock, Land and Irrigation, K. D. Lal Kantha, together with the Minister of Trade, Commerce, Food Security and Cooperative Development, Wasantha Samarasinghe. Minister K. D. Lal kantha pointed out that while a concrete programme has long existed to safeguard paddy farmers, no such systematic plan had been developed for other crops. He stated that this is the first time a government is preparing a definitive programme to resolve the problems of big onion farmers, emphasising that the present government’s objective is to protect all farmers and improve their living standards. During the discussion, it was highlighted that while seeking solutions to issues in the big onion sector, priority must be given to farmer-related challenges, while also ensuring onions are made available to consumers at affordable prices. The Minister further emphasised that all decisions must be based on accurate data. Matters relating to increasing big onion production and the pricing mechanism were discussed in detail. The Department of Agriculture also presented a report outlining strategies and actions for sustainable production and marketing related to local big onion cultivation. A planned programme is currently underway to increase big onion production from 17% in 2025 to 22% in 2026 and 27% in 2027. It was also stressed that the government has decided to introduce a stable price for big onions in a manner that is fair to farmers. Lengthy discussions were held on steps that could be taken to improve storage and other facilities for farmers. Farmers pointed out that sharp price fluctuations caused by wide market gaps posed a major challenge, yet they continue with their cultivation amidst this risk. They requested the government to provide the necessary facilities to allow them to continue big onion cultivation as a sector that could generate significant income. As many of the farmers engaged in this sector operate on small landholdings, Minister K. D. Lalkantha emphasised the need to consider such factors when calculating production costs and making policy decisions. He also urged all farmers to register under the Department of Agrarian Development so that necessary interventions can be made promptly in emergencies. Farmers expressed their appreciation to the government for intervening with a definitive programme, where something is being done for the first time to address their challenges. They noted their confidence in the present government and said they were ready to work together with it in seeking solutions. Deputy Minister of Agriculture and Livestock, Namal Karunaratne; Secretary to the Ministry of Agriculture, Livestock, Lands and Irrigation, D. P. Wickramasinghe; Senior Additional Secretary to the President, Kapila Janaka Bandara; Director General of Agriculture, Dr W. A. R. T. Wickramarachchi; senior officials of the Department of Agriculture; and a group of big onion farmers representing Dambulla and Galenbindunuwewa also took part in this discussion.
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Global Entrepreneurship Week 2025 Begins Under the Patronage of the Prime Minister (Sat, 15 Nov 2025)
All sectors must work in collective effort to empower local entrepreneurs for a digital economy.
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Cabinet Decisions (Tue, 11 Nov 2025)
Cabinet Decisions taken at 10.11.2025
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High Commissioner of Sri Lanka discusses cooperation in local government systems, agriculture and culture with Maldivian Ministers (Fri, 07 Nov 2025)
The High Commission of Sri Lanka in Maldives M. Rizvi Hassen called on the Minister of Cities, Local Government and Public Works, Adam Shareef Umar, Minister of Agriculture and Animal Welfare, Dr. Maryam Mariya, Minister of Islamic Affairs, Dr. Mohamed Shaheem Ali Saeed and Minister of Dhivehi Language, Culture and Heritage, Adam Naseer Ibrahim to discuss potential areas of collaborations between Sri Lanka and Maldives in local government systems, agriculture and culture.
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Outstanding A/L Students in the Uva Province Felicitated through President’s Fund Awards (Sun, 02 Nov 2025)
A ceremony to felicitate students who achieved outstanding results in the 2023/2024 GCE Advanced Level Examination, under the President’s Fund programme for honouring high achievers, was held this morning (02) at the Badulla Library Auditorium, under the patronage of Speaker Jagath Wickramaratne.
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Weather Forecast (Mon, 20 Oct 2025)
A low-level atmospheric disturbance has developed over the south east of the Island.
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Parliament to adopt Amendments to the Personal Data Protection Act (Sun, 19 Oct 2025)
With the approval of the Cabinet of Ministers, the Personal Data Protection Act (PDPA ) Amendment Bill was passed at the Second Reading debate on 03rd June 2025.
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The Government of Sri Lanka is ready to work in cooperation with India and the international community for prosperous Sri Lanka (Sat, 18 Oct 2025)
Prime Minister Dr. Harini Amarasuriya at NDTV World Summit 2025.
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“A Nation United - National Drive” - National Steering Council Convenes under President’s Patronage (Fri, 17 Oct 2025)
The “Nation United -National Drive”, Steering Council convened for the first time today (17) at the Presidential Secretariat under the patronage of President Anura Kumara Dissanayake.
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A new research unit has been named after Prime Minister Dr. Harini Amarasuriya (Fri, 17 Oct 2025)
Prime Minister Dr. Harini Amarasuriya visited Hindu College, University of Delhi, where she completed her Bachelor’s degree in Sociology, during her ongoing official visit to India.
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Important Notice for Passengers (Fri, 17 Oct 2025)
Passengers departing from Bandaranaike International Airport (BIA) will be allowed to check-in 4 hours before their scheduled departure time Effective from 17th October 2025 12:00 hrs.
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Deputy Minister of Defence Conducts Inspections of Army Ordnance Depots (Fri, 17 Oct 2025)
The Deputy Minister of Defence, Major General Aruna Jayasekara (Retd), undertook a two-day inspection tour of key Sri Lanka Army ammunition and ordnance storage facilities.
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