In a notable development, an extraordinary gazette notification has been issued, declaring that the Ministerial Portfolio of Environment is to be under the charge of the President. Secretary to the President, E. M. S. B. Ekanayake, officially released the gazette.
According to the notification, the President, after consultation with the Prime Minister, has made the determination that the Ministerial Portfolio of Environment will now fall under his direct purview. This decision marks a significant administrative adjustment in the responsibilities of the government, signaling a shift in the handling of environmental matters at the highest level of leadership.
