Sri Lanka to sign $100 Mn ADB loan for Tourism projects
2025-09-18
Cabinet approval has been granted to sign the relevant loan agreement with the Asian Development Bank for the implementation ofContinue Reading
PPP value addition project approved for Kahatagaha Graphite Mine
2025-09-17
Cabinet approval has been granted for the implementation of a value addition project under a public-private partnership for the KahatagahaContinue Reading
Japan grants Rs. 1.9 Bn to boost Dairy and Navy sectors
2025-09-17
The Government of Japan has agreed to provide a grant of 963 million Japanese yen (approximately Rs. 1.94 billion) toContinue Reading
Cabinet approves tourism sector training for 100,000 youth
2025-09-17
Cabinet approval has been granted for the implementation of the “Hospitality Labour Force” Program, with the first phase using fundsContinue Reading
2026 Appropriation Bill to be taken up in Parliament next week
2025-09-16
Cabinet approval has been granted for the government’s programme of the Parliament on the submission of the Appropriation Bill forContinue Reading
Cabinet approves completion of Kohuwala, Getambe flyovers
2025-09-16
The proposal on the completion of the remaining work on the Kohuwala flyover in Colombo and the resumption of theContinue Reading
Committee appointed to study voting rights for overseas Sri Lankans
2025-09-16
The Cabinet of Ministers has approved the appointment of a committee to study particulars relevant to amending and formulating lawsContinue Reading
List of MPs who placed deposits for Viyathpura Housing
2025-09-10
The Cabinet of Ministers recently approved the removal of concessions previously granted to Members of Parliament for purchasing homes underContinue Reading
Cabinet approves ‘Mission Olympics 2028’ athlete support program
2025-09-10
Cabinet approval has been granted for the implementation of the “Mission Olympics” program. Under the program, athletes will be contractedContinue Reading
Press Council Act to be amended to suit digital age
2025-09-09
Cabinet Spokesperson, Minister Nalinda Jayatissa, today announced that Cabinet approval has been granted to amend the Sri Lanka Press CouncilContinue Reading
Cabinet nod to present the 2026 Draft Appropriation Bill to Parliament
2025-09-09
Cabinet approval has been granted to publish the draft Appropriation Bill for the 2026 financial year in the Government GazetteContinue Reading
Light rail sets to be locally assembled for rural transport
2025-09-04
The Cabinet has approved a proposal to locally assemble a set of light rails with three compartments to improve passengerContinue Reading
Sri Lanka to establish diplomatic ties with Antigua and Barbuda
2025-09-04
The Cabinet has approved a proposal to establish formal diplomatic relations between Sri Lanka and Antigua and Barbuda. According toContinue Reading
New project to conclude missing persons investigations by 2027
2025-09-04
The Cabinet has approved a special project to complete investigations into complaints on missing persons by 2027. The Office onContinue Reading
Sri Lanka to increase fines for child labour violations
2025-09-04
The Cabinet has approved a proposal to amend fines imposed under the Employment of Women, Young Persons and Children ActContinue Reading
Govt to issue new circular on admissions from Grade 2 -11
2025-09-04
Cabinet approval has been granted to issue a new circular for admitting students from Grade 2 to Grade 11, excludingContinue Reading
Cabinet cancels MPs’ Viyathpura Housing Scheme concession
2025-09-04
Cabinet approval has been granted to cancel the housing concession provided to Members of Parliament under the “Viyathpura Housing Scheme”Continue Reading
Govt to close 33 non-active state institutions
2025-09-04
Cabinet approval has been granted for the formal closure of 33 state-owned enterprises that are currently non-operational. The selected state-ownedContinue Reading