Sri Lanka could have been in a position to be even ahead of South Korea today if the JVP had not opposed the Education White Paper in the early 1980s, Colombo District SJB MP Mujibur Rahuman told Parliament yesterday.

Speaking in Parliament Rahuman said the country’s legal framework on education provides for curriculum reforms every eight years, but the most recent reform scheduled for 2023 did not take place due to prevailing conditions in the country.

He said the SJB was for education reforms formulated in a scientific manner with the participation of all key stakeholders.

BAJAJ, Sri Lanka’s most trusted three-wheeler brand, represented by David Pieris Motor Company (Private) Limited (DPMC), has announced the introduction of the BAJAJ Electric Three-Wheeler, marking a major milestone in the country’s transition towards sustainable and cost-effective mobility solutions.

Increasing environmental concerns reshape Sri Lanka’s transport landscape, the BAJAJ Electric three wheeler is designed to meet the growing demand for low-operating-cost, environmentally responsible commercial vehicles—without compromising performance, durability or reliability.

The BAJAJ electric three wheeler delivers an industry-leading certified range of up to 176 kilometres on a single charge, making it the longest-range electric three-wheeler currently available in the market.

Convenience is a key highlight of the new model. The Bajaj electric three wheeler features an on-board charger, enabling users to charge the vehicle anytime and anywhere. A full charge takes approximately 4.5 hours, while up to 80% capacity can be achieved in under three hours. The battery system is built to withstand challenging conditions, with an IP67-rated water resistance, ensuring safety and reliability in all weather conditions.

The BAJAJ electric three wheeler also offers best-in-class features, including all-LED lighting, multiple drive modes, hill-hold assist, a fully digital instrument cluster, a strong metal body engineered for unmatched durability and a spacious, comfortable seating layout—ideal for long hours of commercial use.

Backed by decades of trust, BAJAJ’s proven engineering standards, and DPMC’s unapparelled nationwide service and spare parts network, the Bajaj electric three wheeler delivers unmatched confidence to customers transitioning to electric mobility.

The Bajaj electric three wheeler is supported by 24/7 roadside assistance via 011 4 700551 providing unmatched peace of mind for electric vehicle users.

Customers can contact the David Pieris E-Mobility hotline on 011 470 0550 for more details about Bajaj electric three wheeler.

There was a need for comprehensive legislation to regulate social media, particularly promotions and advertisements that caused public distress across multiple sectors, Minister of Health and Mass Media Dr. Nalinda Jayatissa told Parliament yesterday.

The Minister said that while certain content such as the promotion of Ayurvedic products and specific medical treatments could be regulated under existing laws, there was currently no overarching legal framework to govern social media activities across all sectors.

“As a result, authorities are unable to control misleading or harmful promotions that affect the public,” Dr Jayatissa said, stressing the need for new legislation.

He noted that enacting such laws would allow regulators to better manage and control problematic social media content, including advertisements and promotional material that mislead or distress consumers.Dr. Jayatissa made these remarks during parliamentary proceedings reiterating that existing legal provisions fall short of addressing the growing influence of social media platforms in Sri Lanka.