Dr Rizvie Salih

05/02/2026

04/02/2026

Happy 78th Independence Day 🇱🇰✨

29/01/2026

Celebrating the 77th Republic Day of India 🇮🇳✨

A memorable and elegant evening at the High Commission of India in Sri Lanka, beautifully blending diplomacy, tradition, and cultural splendour. The celebration was honoured by the presence of the High Commissioner of India, H.E. Mr. Santosh Jha, the Hon. Prime Minister of Sri Lanka, several Cabinet Ministers, and members of the vibrant Indian community in Sri Lanka.

The occasion warmly reflected the enduring friendship between India and Sri Lanka—anchored in shared values, mutual respect, and a collective commitment to unity, cooperation, and people-to-people ties.

21/01/2026

I was glad to be part of this workshop dedicated to prevention of accidents, first aid and care in transport of suspected spinal cord injury victims and rehabilitative care for individuals with spinal and other serious injuries.
The workshop highlighted the importance of early medical intervention, structured rehabilitation, community-based support, and coordinated professional care .

The event was attended by doctors, healthcare professionals, healthcare volunteers, police officers, three wheel drivers and family members of patients with spinal cord injury

Programs like this matter because prevention begins with awareness, recovery depends on multidisciplinary systems and experts working together—from acute treatment to long-term rehabilitation and reintegration of injured with dignity and respect back into society.

18/01/2026

Echoes of Palestine🇵🇸

Attended the launch of “The Heritage of the Homeland Trampled by a Superpower – Palestine”, authored by Imthiaz Bakeer Markar, former Minister and former Co-Chairman of the Sri Lanka Committee for Solidarity with Palestine.

Organised by the Sri Lanka Committee for Solidarity with Palestine in collaboration with the Embassy of the State of Palestine to Sri Lanka and the Maldives, the evening also featured the powerful stage performance “For a Palestinian” — written by Bilal Hasna and Aaron Kilercioğlu, directed by Akmal Hamid, and starring Murthaaz Abdul Barry.

An important gathering where literature, performance, and conscience came together to reflect on heritage, identity, and justice.

17/01/2026

The parliamentary business for the second parliamentary week of January 2026 was decided at the meeting of the Committee on Parliamentary Business held on January 14.

Accordingly, Parliament will convene from January 20th to 23rd, 2026.

On Tuesday, January 20, 2026, the time from 9.30 a.m. to 10.00 a.m. has been allocated for the Business of Parliament as per Standing Order 22(1) to (6) of the Parliament. The time from 10.00 a.m. to 11.00 a.m. has been allocated for Questions for Oral Answers, and 11.00 a.m. to 11.30 a.m. has been allocated for Questions under Standing Order 27(2) of the Parliament.

Thereafter, from 11.30 a.m. to 5.00 p.m., the Aswesuma Welfare Benefit Payment Scheme under the Welfare Benefit Act No. 24 of 2002, published in the Extraordinary Gazette No. 2467/03 dated 15.12.2025, is scheduled to be taken up for debate and to be approved post-debate. Subsequently, from 5.00 p.m. to 5.30 p.m., time has been allocated for Questions at the Adjournment Time.

On Wednesday, January 21, 2026, the time from 9.30 a.m. to 10.00 a.m. has been allocated for the Business of Parliament as per Standing Order 22(1) to (6) of the Parliament. The time from 10.00 a.m. to 11.00 a.m. has also been allocated for Questions for Oral Answers. Thereafter, from 11.00 a.m. to 11.30 a.m., time has been allocated for Questions under Standing Order 27(2) of the Parliament.

At 11.30 a.m. the Resolution for the appointment of a Select Committee of Parliament to conduct a comprehensive study on the lack of preparedness to face Cyclone Ditwah and report to Parliament and submit its proposals and recommendations in that regard has been scheduled to be moved. Thereafter, time has been allotted from 11.30 a.m to 5.30 p.m., for the Adjournment Debate on the Post-Cyclone ‘Ditwah’ situation of the Country by the Opposition is scheduled to be taken up.

On Thursday, January 22, 2026, the time from 9.30 a.m. to 10.00 a.m. has been allocated for the Business of Parliament as per Standing Order 22(1) to (6) of the Parliament. The time from 10.00 a.m. to 11.00 a.m. has been allocated for Questions for Oral Answers, and 11.00 a.m. to 11.30 a.m. has been allocated for Questions under Standing Order 27(2) of the Parliament. Thereafter, from 11.30 a.m. to 5.30 p.m., time has been allocated to take up the Adjournment Debate by the Government.

On Friday, January 23, 2026, the time from 9.30 a.m. to 10.00 a.m. has been allocated for the Business of Parliament as per Standing Order 22(1) to (6) of the Parliament. The time from 10.00 a.m. to 11.00 a.m. has been allocated for Questions for Oral Answers, and from 11.00 a.m. to 11.30 a.m. for Questions under Standing Order 27(2) of the Parliament.

Thereafter, from 11.30 a.m. to 5.00 p.m., the Second Reading of the University (Amendments) Bill is scheduled to be taken up for debate. From 5.00 p.m. to 5.30 p.m., time has been allocated for Questions at the Adjournment Time.

This schedule outlines the parliamentary business arranged for the week under consideration.

15/01/2026

தை பிறந்தால் வழி பிறக்கும்... பொங்கும் பொங்கலைப் போல உங்கள் வாழ்விலும் மகிழ்ச்சி பொங்கட்டும்! அனைவருக்கும் இனிய பொங்கல் நல்வாழ்த்துகள்!"

08/01/2026

Attended the inauguration of Gem Sri Lanka 2026, Sri Lanka’s premier international Gem and Jewellery Exhibition, held at Shangri-La Hotel Colombo.

Organised by the Ceylon Gem and Jewellery Traders Association, the exhibition marks a significant milestone in reinforcing Sri Lanka’s position as a global hub for gems and jewellery.

The event was inaugurated by Dr. Harini Amarasuriya, Prime Minister of Sri Lanka, alongside Sunil Handunneththi, Minister of Industry and Entrepreneurship Development, with the participation of parliamentarians, diplomats, industry leaders, and international delegates.

With 103 booths and the largest-ever contingent of international buyers, Gem Sri Lanka 2026—under the theme “The Source, Production and Selection”—showcases the full journey of Sri Lanka’s world-renowned gem industry and reaffirms our nation’s reputation as the true Island of Gems.

01/01/2026

Happy new year 💫

29/12/2025

We demand integrity from leaders — but the real test is ourselves.
How honest are we? How fair are our actions?
A nation of honest people cannot sustain corrupt leadership.

29/12/2025

We are our children’s first role models. What they see in us shapes who they become. Let us raise a generation that is brilliant, kind, and guided by values.

25/12/2025

Merry Christmas 🎅🎄