The implementation of transfers of Principals in National and Provincial Schools and related matters, together with the existing human resource shortages in schools, were discussed recently at the meeting of the House Sub-Committee according to a press release issued by parliament.

These matters were discussed when the said Sub-Committee under the Ministerial Consultative Committee on Education, Higher Education and Vocational Education, met under the chairmanship of Deputy Minister Dr. (Ms.) Kaushalya Ariyarathne. A group of officials including Additional Secretary to the Ministry of Education Kamal Ariyasinghe also participated in this meeting.

At this meeting, discussions were held on the proposals submitted by the Committee, including the preparation of a new digital data repository that reflects the placement structure of all five Education-related professional services according to qualifications and positions, and which would make it possible to forecast the vacancies that will arise over the next five years. Attention was also drawn to several proposals such as requiring all officers holding the post of Principal in the First Grade to hold only the post of Principal, and subjecting all officers in every service to transfers after six years of service.

Accordingly, officials were informed to submit the Ministry’s proposals and observations regarding these recommendations to the Committee within two months. It was further stated by the Chairperson of the Sub-Committee that, thereafter, the final recommendations pertaining to this matter are scheduled to be prepared.

Deputy Minister Mahinda Jayasinghe and Members of Parliament Mayilvaganam Jegatheeswaran and Sugath Wasantha de Silva, who are members of the Sub-Committee, were also present at the meeting.

The ceremonial commencement of construction work on a new Cardiac Catheterization Laboratory building took place at the Hambantota District General Hospital on 15 Jan 26.

Navy headquarters statement: “Marking a significant milestone in its social service and community health initiatives, the Sri Lanka Navy enables its industrial expertise for this project. Further, the generous financial contribution of a philanthropic Sri Lankan couple residing in the United States supports this vital initiative.

The Deputy Area Commander (South), Commodore Aruna Weerasinghe, Director General of Health Services, Dr. Asela Gunawardena, staff of Hambantota District General Hospital and a group of naval personnel were present on this occasion.”

Prime Minister Dr. Harini Amarasuriya departed Sri Lanka on this morning  (19 January) to participate in the 56th Annual Meeting of the World Economic Forum (WEF), to be held in Davos-Klosters, Switzerland, from 19 to 23 January 2026.

The World Economic Forum 2026 will be convened under the theme “A Spirit of Dialogue” and will bring together over 3,000 global leaders, including heads of state, government leaders, chief executive officers of leading multinational corporations, policymakers, and technology innovators.

During the visit, the Prime Minister is scheduled to hold a series of high-level bilateral meetings with key international leaders, heads of global institutions, and other distinguished dignitaries.

(Prime Minister’s Media Division)