Govt reveals why Wednesday was declared a holiday
2026-03-17
Cabinet Media Spokesman, Minister Nalinda Jayatissa, has clarified that Wednesday has been designated as a holiday to ensure continuity ofContinue Reading
Govt to provide 430 e-motorcycles to fisheries officers in 2026
2026-03-17
The Government has announced that 430 field‑level officers in the fisheries sector will be provided with electric motorcycles in 2026,Continue Reading
Cabinet approves Rs. 2.19B Oracle system for Sri Lanka Customs
2026-03-11
The Cabinet of Ministers has granted approval to procure the Oracle Exadata X11M system and related software licenses for SriContinue Reading
Govt to increase financial aid for families relocated from high-risk landslide zones
2026-03-10
The Cabinet of Ministers has approved a proposal to raise the financial assistance provided to families relocated from high‑risk landslideContinue Reading
Cabinet proposes committee to assess risks from Middle East conflict
2026-03-10
The Cabinet of Ministers has approved a proposal to establish an Economic Monitoring Committee to evaluate and respond to potentialContinue Reading
Sri Lanka approves free 14-day visa extensions for stranded foreign travellers
2026-03-10
The Cabinet of Ministers has approved a proposal to extend visas for foreigners unable to leave Sri Lanka due toContinue Reading
Central Expressway: Kurunegala – Dambulla stretch to be expedited
2026-03-05
The Cabinet of Ministers has granted approval to expedite the construction of the Central Expressway from Kurunegala to Dambulla. AccordingContinue Reading
Cabinet approves repeal of Chief of Defence Staff Act
2026-03-04
The Cabinet of Ministers has granted approval to repeal the Chief of Defence Staff Act No. 35 of 2009. AccordingContinue Reading
Cabinet nod for recruitment of 15,839 public sector vacancies
2026-03-04
The Cabinet of Ministers has approved the recruitment of 15,839 vacancies across ministries and provincial councils, following recommendations made byContinue Reading
Cabinet approves Japanese grant of eight low-floor buses for Sri Lanka
2026-03-04
The Cabinet of Ministers has approved a proposal to obtain eight used low‑floor buses donated by the Government of JapanContinue Reading
Cabinet approves 04‑year plan to phase out Import Cess Tax
2026-03-04
The Cabinet of Ministers has approved a four‑year plan to gradually remove the import cess tax imposed on selected goods,Continue Reading
Over US$ 2 Mn penalty imposed on first substandard coal shipment – Minister
2026-02-24
Cabinet Spokesman and Minister Nalinda Jayatissa said the coal procurement process was carried out in full compliance with procurement guidelines,Continue Reading
Cabinet nod for reviewed National Tariff Policy
2026-02-24
The Cabinet has approved revisions to Sri Lanka’s National Tariff Policy, paving the way for a more predictable and consistentContinue Reading
Badulla Teaching Hospital to get new Kidney Treatment Unit
2026-02-11
The Cabinet of Ministers has approved the completion of the halted construction of the Renal Treatment Unit at the BadullaContinue Reading
Changes planned for top roles in state institutions
2026-02-11
Cabinet Spokesman Minister Nalinda Jayatissa has announced changes would be made to several top positions in state institutions. Addressing theContinue Reading
Govt to lease 9 land plots for Diyawanna Oya leisure hub under international bidding
2026-01-27
The Urban Development Authority plans to launch the “Frolic Island Recreational Hub” project along both banks of the Diyawanna OyaContinue Reading
Ambuluwawa Cable Car project : Minister gives clarification
2026-01-21
Cabinet Spokesman Minister Nalinda Jayatissa says a Chinese firm was not behind the Ambuluwawa Cable Car Project, clarifying that theContinue Reading
Cabinet nod for Baseline extension from Kirulapone to Dutugemunu St.
2026-01-20
Cabinet approval has been granted to implement the third phase of the Baseline Road extension project. Accordingly, approval was firstContinue Reading