Govt to introduce special Fixed Deposits Scheme for elderly citizens
2025-06-17
The government has decided to implement a special fixed deposit scheme for senior citizens, as proposed in the budget speechContinue Reading
Draft Bills to curb former Presidents’ perks, MP pensions
2025-06-17
The Cabinet of Ministers has approved the proposal submitted by the Minister of Justice to instruct the Legal Draftsmen toContinue Reading
Peradeniya to get new residential rehab centre for drug-addicted youth
2025-06-11
The construction of a new residential building in Peradeniya for the treatment and rehabilitation of youth addicted to drugs hasContinue Reading
Uva Wellassa University to get Rs. 2.1 Bn for medical faculty
2025-06-11
The construction of necessary structures, including lecture halls and pre-clinical buildings, at the Faculty of Medicine at Uva Wellassa UniversityContinue Reading
Sri Lanka & Australia to sign MOU on Police cooperation
2025-06-11
Cabinet approval has been granted to enter into a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) between the Australian Federal Police and theContinue Reading
Cabinet approves ban on physical punishment across all sectors
2025-06-11
The Cabinet of Ministers has approved proposals for amendments to the Code of Criminal Procedure and the Penal Code toContinue Reading
Govt details plans for state broadcasters
2025-06-11
Key Cabinet decisions have been taken regarding state-owned broadcasters, the Sri Lanka Broadcasting Corporation (SLBC), the Sri Lanka Rupavahini CorporationContinue Reading
New Public-Private Partnership Unit to be set up
2025-06-03
The Cabinet has granted approval in principle to establish a new public-private partnership (PPP) unit, following a proposal by PresidentContinue Reading
No change in Cabinet or PM : Govt
2025-06-03
Cabinet Spokesperson Minister Nalinda Jayatissa has denied reports of an impending Cabinet reshuffle or a change in the Prime Minister’sContinue Reading
Cabinet nod for committee to recommend amendments to Online Safety Act
2025-05-28
Cabinet approval has been granted to appoint a committee to recommend amendments to the Online Safety Act No. 9 ofContinue Reading
Govt to introduce local legal framework against foreign terrorist militants
2025-05-28
The Cabinet has approved a proposal on the introduction of a local legal framework to act against foreign terrorist militants. Continue Reading
Cabinet nod for new mechanism to address child abuse incidents
2025-05-28
A 04-point proposal for the establishment of a multi-sectoral mechanism to enable swift action in instances where complaints on childContinue Reading
State-owned company to be established for Sri Lanka’s digital transformation
2025-05-28
The Cabinet of Ministers has approved the establishment of a state-owned company, as an independent institution, to accelerate Sri Lanka’sContinue Reading
Cabinet approves new company to oversee Special Economic Centres
2025-05-28
The establishment of a limited liability company to develop, expand and manage specialised economic centres in Sri Lanka has receivedContinue Reading
SLRC & Chinese broadcaster to sign MOU
2025-05-20
The proposal to sign a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) between Chongqing Transmission Corporation Limited of China and Sri Lanka RupavahiniContinue Reading
Income Tax : New change for IR Act
2025-05-20
The Cabinet of Ministers has approved revisions to the Inland Revenue Act No. 24 of 2017 related to provisions linkedContinue Reading
Cabinet nod to establish Independent Public Prosecutor’s Office
2025-05-09
The Cabinet of Ministers has approved a proposal to establish an independent Public Prosecutor’s Office aimed at reducing delays andContinue Reading
Govt to conduct Economic Census in two stages
2025-04-29
The Cabinet of Ministers has approved conducting an Economic Census in two stages, covering the years 2025 and 2026. AccordingContinue Reading