New Commissioner General of Buddhist Affairs appointed
2025-08-12
The Cabinet has approved the appointment of R.M. Gamini Senarathne as Commissioner General of Buddhist Affairs. Senarathne, a special gradeContinue Reading
New Microfinance and Loan Regulation Law gets policy approval
2025-08-12
The Cabinet has granted policy approval to introduce the Micro Finance and Loan Regulation Authority Act, repealing the Micro FinanceContinue Reading
Sri Lanka to explore floating solar power development
2025-08-12
The Cabinet has approved plans to begin developing floating solar power projects as part of the country’s renewable energy expansion.Continue Reading
Cabinet nod for ‘Healthy Food – Happy Life’ National Media Mission
2025-08-12
The Cabinet has approved the launch of the Healthy Food – Happy Life National Media Mission, a health promotion programContinue Reading
Sri Lanka officially recognizes India’s Sabarimala pilgrimage
2025-08-12
The Cabinet has approved the recognition of the annual pilgrimage by Sri Lankan devotees to the Sabarimala Ayyappan Temple inContinue Reading
Govt advances plans for Hydrogen Economy
2025-08-12
Sri Lanka is moving forward with plans to develop a hydrogen economy as part of its efforts to reduce carbonContinue Reading
Sri Lanka to continue trade exhibition subsidy for Ceylon Tea
2025-08-12
The Cabinet has approved the continuation of a 50% trade exhibition subsidy scheme for Ceylon Tea exporters, aimed at helpingContinue Reading
Port City regulations to be submitted to Parliament
2025-08-12
The Cabinet of Ministers has approved the submission to Parliament of regulations issued under the Colombo Port City Economic CommissionContinue Reading
Sri Lanka to digitally map rubber lands to meet EU rules
2025-08-12
The Sri Lankan Cabinet has approved a proposal to create a digital system for mapping and registering rubber lands inContinue Reading
Annual Perseid meteor shower to peak tonight
2025-08-12
The annual Perseid meteor shower will be visible in Sri Lanka, peaking tonight and into early tomorrow morning, according toContinue Reading
India-Sri Lanka Navy maritime exercise to be held in August
2025-08-12
The 12th Edition of the annual Indian Navy (IN) – Sri Lanka Navy (SLN) bilateral maritime exercise SLINEX-2025 is scheduledContinue Reading
CBK denies joining legal challenge against repeal of Presidents’ Privileges Act
2025-08-12
Former President Chandrika Bandaranaike Kumaratunga has denied media reports claiming she has joined four other former presidents to challenge theContinue Reading
Illegal power supply : Two men killed due to electrocution
2025-08-12
Two individuals were reported dead after coming into contact with a power supply that had been illegally obtained in theContinue Reading
Sri Lanka to establish diplomatic ties with Belize
2025-08-12
The signing of a joint statement to establish diplomatic relations with the State of Belize, has received Cabinet approval. TheContinue Reading
Free Media Movement condemns killing of journalists in Gaza
2025-08-12
The Free Media Movement of Sri Lanka has unequivocally condemned the killing of journalists in Gaza and the suppression ofContinue Reading
Constitutional Council approves Priyantha Weerasooriya as Sri Lanka’s 37th IGP
2025-08-12
The Constitutional Council has approved President Anura Kumara Dissanayake’s nomination of Acting IGP Priyantha Weerasooriya as the 37th Inspector GeneralContinue Reading
Cabinet approves Rs. 2 Bn for district development
2025-08-12
The Cabinet of Ministers has approved the allocation of Rs. 2,000 million from the 2025 national budget to implement theContinue Reading
Update: Meegoda shooting : Former PS Councillor dies
2025-08-12
Former member of the Homagama Pradeshiya Sabha, Shantha Mudunkotuwa, who was injured in a shooting reported in Meegoda today, hasContinue Reading