Govt to set up daycare centres for children with Autism

The government of Sri Lanka is set to allocate Rs. 250 million under this year’s budget to establish daycare centres for children with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) and other neurodevelopmental conditions. The initiative, led by the Ministry of Women and Child Affairs, will be implemented through district-level administrators. The decision was made during a meeting held yesterday at the Presidential …

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Special briefing on U.S. Tariff Policy impact

A special meeting titled “Impact of U.S. Tariff Policy on Sri Lanka” takes place this morning (July 10) at 11 a.m. at the Presidential Secretariat, bringing together top officials to discuss the potential implications of recent changes in U.S. tariff policy on the Sri Lankan economy. Key officials expected to participate in the discussion include Dr. Harshana Sooriyapperuma, Secretary of …

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Wanniappa appointed acting DG of Civil Aviation

Mr. Rayhan Wanniappa officially assumed duties as the Acting Director General of Civil Aviation and Chief Executive Officer of the Civil Aviation Authority of Sri Lanka (CAASL) on July 3, 2025, following the retirement of AVM Sagara Kotakadeniya (Retd.), who served as DGCA since 2023. A brief ceremony to mark the occasion was held at the CAASL headquarters, attended by …

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Kalutara to become key urban hub

The Government’s latest urban development initiative aims to position Kalutara as a major urban hub, strategically connecting the Western and Southern Provinces, with potential for significant industrial and economic growth. A discussion on the implementation of the Kalutara Urban Development Plan was held yesterday July 9, at the Presidential Secretariat, under the patronage of Secretary to the President Dr. Nandika …

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