Rs. 356 million contract awarded for Kelani Valley railway extension study
2026-04-22
The Cabinet of Ministers has awarded the consultancy contract for the feasibility study and preparation of detailed plans to extendContinue Reading
Govt to establish six short‑term drug rehabilitation centres
2026-04-22
The Cabinet of Ministers has approved a proposal presented by the Minister of Public Security to establish six short‑term treatmentContinue Reading
Cabinet approves revision of National Housing Policy and review of stalled projects
2026-04-22
The Cabinet of Ministers has taken two key decisions to address Sri Lanka’s housing challenges, approving both the revision ofContinue Reading
Cabinet nod for new methodology for issuing inter‑provincial passenger transport permits
2026-04-22
The Cabinet of Ministers has approved a proposal presented by the Minister of Transport to implement a new methodology forContinue Reading
New employment scheme for national athletes gets Cabinet nod
2026-04-07
The Cabinet has approved a proposal to provide stable employment opportunities for national-level athletes in state, semi‑state, and established institutions. Continue Reading
Cabinet approves relocation of Galle Courts under revival project
2026-04-07
The High Court and Magistrate’s Court, currently operating inside the UNESCO‑declared Galle Fort, are to be vacated and relocated toContinue Reading
Cabinet approves Fuel Subsidy Scheme for Fisheries Sector
2026-04-07
The Cabinet has granted approval to provide fuel subsidies aimed at easing the burden on Sri Lanka’s fishing community. UnderContinue Reading
Cabinet approves new circulars to regulate student admissions from Grade 2 to 11
2026-03-31
The Cabinet has approved the release of new circular instructions to regulate student admissions from Grade 2 to Grade 11,Continue Reading
Cabinet approves fuel cost control measures
2026-03-31
The government has announced new measures to control rising fuel costs by providing relief to the public. According to theContinue Reading
State Vesak festival to be held in Matara
2026-03-31
The Cabinet has approved plans to hold the State Vesak Festival of 2026 (Buddhist Year 2570) in the Matara District,Continue Reading
Sri Lanka introduces 6-month free visa program for 39 countries
2026-03-31
Sri Lanka will introduce a six‑month program granting free tourist visas to passport holders from 39 selected countries, in aContinue Reading
400 schools to get standard playgrounds under new plan
2026-03-24
Sri Lanka’s Cabinet has approved a major project to develop playgrounds in government schools across the country, aiming to boostContinue Reading
4% loan scheme for young agri entrepreneurs to continue in 2026
2026-03-24
The Cabinet has approved the continuation of a concessional loan scheme aimed at developing young entrepreneurs in Sri Lanka’s agriculturalContinue Reading
Cabinet approves expert panel to drive energy sector development
2026-03-24
The Cabinet of Ministers has approved the establishment of a special expert committee to drive the development of the country’sContinue Reading
Cabinet approves 12.19% bus fare hike
2026-03-24
Sri Lanka’s Cabinet has approved a proposal to revise bus fares following the recent increase in Diesel prices. According toContinue Reading
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