Cabinet approves amendment to child protection Act

The Sri Lankan Cabinet has given its approval for a proposal to amend the Child Protection Authority Act No. 50 of 1998. This move comes as the current act, which was enacted approximately 25 years ago, is no longer considered sufficient to address the increasing complexities of child exploitation and harassment. These complexities are attributed to significant socio-economic, political, and …

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President attends “Sith Ru 2025”

The “Sith Ru – 2025” concert, also known as “Hearts and Minds was held yesterday August 5, afternoon at the Nelum Pokuna Theatre in Colombo, with President Anura Kumara Dissanayake attending as the chief guest. Organized by the Department of Social Services, the event aims to bring the aesthetic talents of persons with disabilities to a national level. This year’s …

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SL opens 66th state pharmaceutical outlet in Kegalle, 

Sri Lanka’s State Pharmaceuticals Corporation (SPC) today August 6,2025 inaugurated its 66th State Pharmaceutical Outlet (Rajya Osu Sala) in Kegalle, located at 152 Nuvana Para. This new branch marks the SPC’s mission to provide quality medicines at affordable and fair prices to the public. The opening of the Kegalle outlet aligns with a special island-wide initiative to establish State Pharmaceutical …

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