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Nuwara Eliya will be developed into a premier tourist destination – President

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Addressing a gathering of young Members of Parliament and emerging political figures from the Nuwara Eliya district at the Nuwara Eliya Presidential Palace on Thursday (18), President Ranil Wickremesinghe reiterated his commitment to fostering the region’s development into a premier tourist destination.

Despite criticisms levelled against the government’s initiatives for Nuwara Eliya’s advancement, the President asserted that with widespread support, such efforts could catalyse a transformative shift in the nation’s economic landscape.

Furthermore, President Wickremesinghe cautioned against the pitfalls of antiquated political strategies, emphasizing the imperative of concerted efforts to attract essential investments for national development. He highlighted the people’s jubilant celebration of the Sinhala and Tamil New Year under the government’s sound economic policies, noting a marked increase in people’s livelihoods across various sectors. His overarching goal, he stated, was to ensure that these benefits reached every segment of society.

The young parliamentarians apprised the President of the challenges they encounter and presented their proposals pertaining to the nation’s development agenda.

(PMD)



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Power cuts today and tomorrow -CEB

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The Ceylon Electricity Board (CEB) has announced that island-wide power cuts will be implemented between 3.30 p.m. and 9.30 p.m. today (10) and tomorrow (11).

Sri Lanka faced a power outage that affected the entire island at around 11.15 a.m. on Sunday (09).

 

 

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Four dead dozens injured in collision at Thorayaya Kurunegala

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It has been reported that four people have died, and over 25 others have been  injured after two buses collided in the Thorayaya area of Kurunegala.

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Clean Sri Lanka is a project that removes obstacles to living a civilized life – Prime Minister

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Prime Minister Dr. HariniAmarasuriya stated that the Clean Sri Lanka program is an initiative aimed at removing obstacles to living a civilized life. The Prime Minister made this remark on Sunday (09) morning while participating in the ‘A Beautiful Beach, an Attractive Tourist Destination’  held at the Mattakkuliya Beach Park.

As part of this initiative, beach cleaning programs were conducted simultaneously at 124 locations across the Western and Southern Provinces from 8:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m., with the goal of cleaning 1,740 kilometers of coastline nationwide.

Speaking further,the  Prime Minister  stated:

“Today, under the Clean Sri Lanka program, we are undertaking cleaning activities across many kilometers of shoreline around the island. However, this initiative is not just about physical cleanliness. It holds a deeper meaning—eliminating obstacles to a civilized way of life, not only in our surroundings but also in our mindset.”

“This transformation is not something the government can achieve alone. It requires a collective effort. It must start within ourselves, from our homes, villages, streets, and marketplaces. Public participation is crucial for this initiative to be successful. Today, we are here not in our official capacities, but as citizens of this country, committed to making a difference.”

“Through the Clean Sri Lanka program, we must unite to bring about the transformation that our people expect”.

The event was attended by Deputy Minister of Public Security and Parliamentary Affairs Attorney-at-Law Sunil Watagala, Governor of the Western Province Hanif Yusuf, Chairman of the Colombo District Development Committee Lakshman Nipunarachchi,  Colombo District Secretary Ginige Prasanna Kumara, General Manager of the Marine Environment Protection Authority Jagath Gunasekara, officers of the Sri Lanka Police and the Tri-Forces, and local community members.

[Prime Minister’s Media Division]

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