Cabinet nod to convert Mirissa marine zone into Blue Flag Coastal Zone
2024-05-01
Cabinet approval has been granted to convert the Mirissa marine zone into a Blue Flag Coastal Zone and a marineContinue Reading
Sri Lanka to prohibit Corporal Punishment in all settings
2024-04-30
The Government of Sri Lanka has taken measures to prohibit corporal punishment in all spheres. Taking to ‘X’, President RanilContinue Reading
Indian & Russian companies finalized to manage Mattala Airport
2024-04-26
Cabinet approval has been granted concerning handing over the management of the Mattala Rajapaksa International Airport to selected private companiesContinue Reading
Sri Lanka to introduce free visas for over 50 countries
2024-04-17
Sri Lanka is considering providing free visas to over 50 countries, it was reported. According to Tourism Ministry sources, aContinue Reading
Recruitment of English Teachers : Cabinet decision
2024-04-09
The Cabinet has approved the recruitment of 2,500 English Teachers mentoring in English medium under the ‘English for All’ Programme.Continue Reading
Cabinet nod for revised Electricity Sector Reforms Bill
2024-04-09
The Cabinet of Ministers has approved the revised Electricity Sector Reforms Bill. According to the government, the Bill was revisedContinue Reading
Medical degree admissions for local students at John Kotelawala Uni
2024-04-09
A proposal to provide admission for local students for the medical degree programme at the General Sir John Kotelawala DefenceContinue Reading
Candidate deposits for Presidential Election increased
2024-04-09
Cabinet approval has been granted to increase the deposits placed by candidates for the Presidential Election. Accordingly, the deposit placedContinue Reading
Vehicle imports allowed for special requirements : Update from Minister
2024-04-04
Sri Lanka’s ban on vehicle imports has been relaxed to allow one-year-old vehicles to be imported for tourism purposes, asContinue Reading
Sri Lanka to obtain 04 wide-body aircraft
2024-04-02
The proposal on awarding the contract of obtaining four (04) wide-body aircraft under operational lease for Sri Lankan Aviation Co.Continue Reading
AC energy efficiency testing lab to be set up in Sri Lanka
2024-04-02
The proposal to set up a laboratory for energy efficiency testing of air conditioners in Sri Lanka has received CabinetContinue Reading
Import ban on Black Gram lifted for festive season
2024-04-02
The Cabinet has granted approval to lift the temporary ban imposed on the import of Black Gram to prevent aContinue Reading
Cabinet nod for research project in Bay of Bengal
2024-04-02
A Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) is to be signed between the Ocean University of Sri Lanka and Notre Dame UniversityContinue Reading
Free sanitary napkins for 800,000 students from April
2024-04-02
Cabinet approval has been granted for the programme to provide sanitary pads for female school students facing poverty. According toContinue Reading
Ehalepola Walawwa to be given to Temple of the Tooth Relic
2024-04-02
Cabinet approval has been granted for the transfer of the Ehalepola Walawwa and its grounds to the Temple of theContinue Reading
1000 vehicles to be imported for Tourism Sector under two categories
2024-04-02
The Cabinet of Ministers has granted approval for the importation of 1000 vehicles for Sri Lanka’s Tourism Sector. According toContinue Reading
Job opportunities : Cabinet approval for registration of ships under SL flag
2024-03-26
Approval has been granted by the Cabinet of Ministers for the promotion of the registration of ships under the SriContinue Reading
CODEGEN : Tech company receives Port City incentives exemption
2024-03-26
Cabinet approval has been granted for the designation of CODEGEN INNOVATIONS (PRIVATE) LIMITED as a secondary business of strategic importanceContinue Reading