Govt announces temporary TIN relief for two services
2026-11-03
The government has announced temporary relief for individuals who have not yet obtained a Taxpayer Identification Number (TIN), allowing themContinue Reading
Today’s News Digest – November 3
2026-11-03
Today’s News Digest: Your go-to summary of the key events and headlines that shaped the day. From major developments toContinue Reading
Cabinet greenlights Rs. 700 Million tourism development project for Hamilton Canal
2026-11-03
A Rs. 700 million tourism development project has been approved by the Cabinet of Ministers to transform the Hamilton Canal,Continue Reading
Cabinet approves Rs. 3.38 billion project to address flooding in Rathgama
2026-11-03
A Rs. 3,380.22 million (Rs. 3.38 Billion) project to develop land and upgrade the drainage system for the Rathgama townContinue Reading
India’s Deputy High Commissioner visits Sampur solar power project site
2026-11-03
Deputy High Commissioner of India, Maitrey Kulkarni visited the site of the 120 MW Sampur Solar Power Project, a vitalContinue Reading
Nalinda explains Rs. 104 million government sponsorship for ABU General Assembly
2026-11-03
Health and Mass Media Minister Dr. Nalinda Jayathissa has explained the government’s decision to provide more than Rs. 104 millionContinue Reading
GMOA announces protests at major hospitals across Sri Lanka over doctors’ grievances
2026-11-03
The Government Medical Officers’ Association (GMOA) has announced plans to stage protests at major hospitals across Sri Lanka over theContinue Reading
Sampur–Kappalthurai electricity transmission project contract receives Cabinet nod
2026-11-03
The Cabinet of Ministers has approved the awarding of a contract for the Sampur–Kappalthurai Transmission Infrastructure Development Project, aimed atContinue Reading
Govt approves two major medicine procurement contracts for kidney patients and infections
2026-11-03
The Cabinet of Ministers has approved two procurement contracts for medicines used in the treatment of kidney patients and life-threateningContinue Reading
Cabinet approves Rs. 3.3 billion in contracts to restore cyclone-damaged roads
2026-11-03
The Cabinet of Ministers has approved three contracts worth approximately Rs. 3.33 billion for the rehabilitation and improvement of roadContinue Reading
Sri Lanka and Azerbaijan to sign agreement to modernise public service delivery
2026-11-03
Sri Lanka and Azerbaijan are set to sign a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) aimed at modernising public service delivery andContinue Reading
Cabinet approves EUR 10 million EU grant to promote sustainable trade in Sri Lanka
2026-11-03
The Cabinet of Ministers has approved a proposal to obtain a EUR 10 million grant from the European Union (EU)Continue Reading
Sajith Premadasa pays tribute to Lal Wijenayake, praises his commitment to judicial independence
2026-11-03
Opposition Leader Sajith Premadasa has paid tribute to Lal Wijenayake, highlighting his courage in defending judicial independence despite political differences.Continue Reading
Rs. 1.3 billion contract to develop Vavuniya stretch of A9 road
2026-11-03
The Cabinet of Ministers has approved the awarding of a contract worth Rs. 1,318.3 million for the construction and improvementContinue Reading
Namal Rajapaksa granted bail in Krrish case, but to remain in remand custody
2026-11-03
The Colombo Magistrate’s Court today (03) ordered the release on bail of Sri Lanka Podujana Peramuna (SLPP) Parliamentarian Namal Rajapaksa,Continue Reading
New TIN procedure: Public no longer required to visit IRD offices
2026-11-03
Deputy Minister of Economic Development Nishantha Jayaweera has urged the public not to queue at Inland Revenue Department (IRD) officesContinue Reading
Severe lightning warning issued for several districts in Sri Lanka
2026-11-03
The Department of Meteorology has issued an amber-level advisory warning of severe lightning in several areas across Sri Lanka, effectiveContinue Reading
CBSL rates: Sri Lankan Rupee steady against USD
2026-11-03
The Sri Lankan Rupee remains steady against the US Dollar today (03), compared to Monday, with the US Dollar sellingContinue Reading