News
Wanamandawa Ayurvedic Manufactory wins Best Enterprise Award

Wanamandawa Native Ayurvedic Drugs Manufactory was honoured with the Best Enterprise Award (Industry/Manufacturing Sector – Micro Scale) at the Wayamba Wijayabhimani Awards 2024, organized by the Industrial Services Bureau of the North Western Province.
Founded in 1988 by Dr. P. G. Anura Kumara Somaratne, the manufactory continues a legacy dating back to 1960, when his father, Waidya Shiromani Dr. P. J. Somaratne, established the Centre for the Treatment of Catarrh Diseases in Giriulla. Combining traditional Ayurvedic practices with modern techniques, the company produces high-quality medicines while preserving ancient prescriptions.
To combat raw material shortages, the company initiated Herbal Plantation Projects in Horagolla and Habarana in 2005. The manufactory, under Managing Director Dr. Somarathne Mallawarachchi, offers a range of Ayurvedic medicines, including Live Healthy Tablet, Moringa Tablet, Slim Capsule, and Diabetic Tablet, catering to diverse health needs.
A subsidiary, Wanamandawa Somarathne Weda Medura, provides both traditional and modern Ayurvedic treatments. For over six decades, the Wanamandawa Group has contributed to health and wellness locally and internationally, earning multiple accolades for its dedication to Ayurvedic excellence, said a release.
News
Cabinet approves providing relief to the people of Myanmar

The People of Myanmar are facing immense hardships caused by the devastating earthquake on 28th March and as reported by the international media reports the death toll is over 2,700. Furthermore, it has been reported that many people are missing while, a large number of individuals have been injured and are receiving treatment.
Considering the long – term close relationship between the two nations as two Buddhist states, the Cabinet of Ministers has decided to provide,
• A sum of United States Dollars One Million
• Transportation for the dry rations collected by Buddhist clergy and other donors
• To have a group of medical officers and health staff on standby for immediate departure to Myanmar if necessary
Latest News
Cabinet appoints ministerial committee to submit report on sanctions imposed on 04 Sri Lankans by the United Kingdom

Attention of the Cabinet of Ministers have been drawn on the decisions taken by the United Kingdom to impose sanctions on four Sri Lankan individuals recently, and have decided to appoint a committee comprised of three ministers to submit a report with recommendations on the further measures to be taken after studying the facts in the regard and to empower the committee to obtain the service of any officer/intellect deemed to have subject expertise in the relevant field and considered essential.
The committee will comprise of :
– Vijitha Herath Minister of Foreign Affairs, Foreign Employment and Tourism
– Attorney – at – Law Harshana Nanayakkara Minister of Justice and National Integrity
– Aruna Jayasekara Deputy Minister of Defence
News
Revised Aswasuma Welfare Benefit Payment Scheme to be submitted for the concurrence of the Parliament.

Approval of the Cabinet of Ministers was granted at their meeting held on 17.03.2025 to amend the Aswasuma Welfare Benefit Payment Scheme by increasing the value of the benefits already being payed under the scheme.
The revised Aswasuma Welfare Benefit Payment Scheme has been published by the extraordinary gazette notification No. 2429/02 dated 24.03.2025.
Accordingly, he Cabinet of Ministers granted approval to the resolution furnished by the President in his capacity as the Minister of Finance, Policy Plannng and Economic Development to submit the said revised Aswasuma Welfare Benefit Payment Scheme to the Parliament for its concurrence.
-
Sports4 days ago
Sri Lanka’s eternal search for the elusive all-rounder
-
News3 days ago
Bid to include genocide allegation against Sri Lanka in Canada’s school curriculum thwarted
-
News5 days ago
Gnanasara Thera urged to reveal masterminds behind Easter Sunday terror attacks
-
Business6 days ago
AIA Higher Education Scholarships Programme celebrating 30-year journey
-
News4 days ago
ComBank crowned Global Finance Best SME Bank in Sri Lanka for 3rd successive year
-
Features4 days ago
Sanctions by The Unpunished
-
Latest News2 days ago
IPL 2025: Rookies Ashwani and Rickelton lead Mumbai Indians to first win
-
Features4 days ago
More parliamentary giants I was privileged to know