Sri Lankan rights activists hope that the new constitution will afford citizens the freedom of religion, promote religious harmony and recognize human rights but traditionalists want to keep the Buddhist hegemony.

Two white elephants built during the Rajapaksa regime – the Hambantota Harbour (Ruhunu Magampura Mahinda Rajapaksa Port) and Mattala Rajapaksa International Airport (MRIA) to be given to a Chinese consortium to be run as PPPs (Public private partnerships) says Minister of Development Strategies & International Trade Malik Samarawickrama.

As safety of all students is guaranteed now, Ministry for Law and Order is inviting all students of the University of Jaffna to return to their academic work.

Alcoholism and alcohol abuse is a main factor in reducing lifespan of the alcoholics, states Health Ministry Director of Mental Health – Dr.(Ms.) Chithramali de Silva.

Keen on attracting more Chinese Investments and promote trade after mending Sino–Lanka relations to improve the country’s economy, Board of Investment of Sri Lanka (BOI) will be rejuvenating its Chinese sector promotion division.

Work on the much awaited Sri Lanka Rubber Industry Masterplan has commenced in earnest with the Industry and Commerce Ministry implementing a major portion of projects outlined in it.