Health capacities at BIA & Colombo Port to be improved
2024-02-27
The proposal to improve health capacities at the Bandaranaike International Airport in Katunayake and the Colombo Port under a JapaneseContinue Reading
Rs 20 billion credit scheme for small & medium businesses
2024-02-27
Cabinet approval has been granted for the implementation of a Rs. 20 billion credit scheme to revive the micro, smallContinue Reading
“Children of Gaza Fund” & US $1 million donation: Announcement from Sri Lanka
2024-02-27
Sri Lanka’s Cabinet of Ministers has approved the proposal by President Ranil Wickremesinghe to create a “Children of Gaza Fund”Continue Reading
Sri Lanka suspends ‘Parate executions’
2024-02-26
The Cabinet of Ministers has decided to suspend ‘Parate executions’ until December 15, 2024, following a request made by theContinue Reading
Cabinet approval granted to draft ‘Child Protection Act’
2024-02-20
The Cabinet has granted approval to direct the Legal Draftsman to prepare the composite draft bill on child rights. AccordingContinue Reading
India-SL ‘ETCA’ discussion to resume in March
2024-02-20
The 14th round of discussions related to the India – Sri Lanka Economic and Trade Cooperation Agreement (ETCA) is scheduledContinue Reading
Cabinet approval for the use of English language in certain SL courts
2024-02-20
The Cabinet has granted approval to take the necessary measures for the English language to be considered for conducting legalContinue Reading
Areas identified to develop Sri Lanka’s offshore wind potential
2024-02-20
Cabinet approval has been granted to take the necessary steps for the development of Sri Lanka’s offshore wind potential inContinue Reading
6-acre land given for Sri Narayana Dharma Sangam
2024-02-20
The allotment of land on a long-term lease basis for the construction of a monastery for the Sri Narayan GuruContinue Reading
New Cabinet decision on promotion of maritime transport between SL & India
2024-02-20
The Cabinet has approved a proposal related to the promotion of maritime passenger transport between Sri Lanka and India. Accordingly,Continue Reading
President gets School students to observe Cabinet meeting
2024-02-20
The inaugural session of the Student Parliament of Mahamaya Balika Vidyalaya, Kadawatha was held on Monday (Feb 19) at theContinue Reading
Plans to host International Holy Bhagvad Gita Festival 2024
2024-02-13
The Cabinet has granted approval for the International Holy Bhagvad Gita Festival 2024 to be conducted in Sri Lanka. TheContinue Reading
Two new hospitals to be built in Gampaha District
2024-02-13
The Cabinet has approved the establishment of a National Hospital and a Children’s Hospital in the Biyagama area in Gampaha. Continue Reading
Sri Lanka to implement artificial intelligence courses in schools
2024-02-13
The proposal to introduce courses on artificial intelligence to the education system has received Cabinet approval. The government said itContinue Reading
Cabinet approves several amendments to Online Safety Act
2024-02-13
The Cabinet has approved steps for several amendments to the recently passed Online Safety Act, Cabinet Spokesman Minister Bandula GuanwardenaContinue Reading
Govt to implement housing programme for Sri Lankans employed overseas
2024-02-13
Cabinet approval has been granted for the implementation of a housing programme for Sri Lankans employed overseas. The Sri LankaContinue Reading
Govt to reverse some sections of Online Safety Act – Report
2024-02-12
The government is taking steps to amend the recently passed Online Safety Act due to objections from various parties, LankadeepaContinue Reading
Suspension of rental for apartments rented for nearly 50,000 low–income families
2024-02-07
The Cabinet has approved the suspension of rental for apartments rented to nearly 50,000 low–income families under the urban housingContinue Reading