Additional Rs. 7.5 billion allocated for SME Revival Loan Scheme
2026-10-13
The government has approved an additional allocation of Rs. 7.5 billion under the RE-MSME PLUS Loan Scheme to continue providingContinue Reading
New 150-passenger ferry to be deployed on Delft–Jaffna sea route
2026-10-06
A new passenger ferry capable of carrying around 150 people at a time is to be deployed on the Delft–JaffnaContinue Reading
Rs. 91 Mn feasibility study planned to ease traffic around key Colombo roads
2026-10-06
A Rs. 91.21 million feasibility study is to be carried out to identify measures to reduce traffic congestion around LotusContinue Reading
Rs. 1.61 Bn contracts awarded to print 421 school textbooks and modules for 2027
2026-10-06
The government has approved the awarding of contracts worth Rs. 1,614.69 million to 21 printing institutions to print school textbooksContinue Reading
1,050 official Email accounts to be set up for 350 courts under e-Court Project
2026-10-06
The government is set to establish 1,050 official email accounts covering 350 courts across Sri Lanka as part of measuresContinue Reading
Sri Lanka-Thailand visa-free travel agreement gets Cabinet nod
2026-10-06
The Cabinet of Ministers has approved a proposal to sign a visa exemption agreement between Sri Lanka and Thailand, allowingContinue Reading
New curriculum reforms approved for Grades 1, 2 and 6
2026-09-29
The Cabinet has approved the implementation of the revised National Curriculum Framework, allowing education reforms introduced for Grade 1 thisContinue Reading
Sri Lanka to spend Rs. 40.65 Bn for three-month Diesel price relief
2026-09-29
The Cabinet has approved funding to provide price relief on Auto Diesel and Industrial Diesel for the next three months,Continue Reading
Two committees to oversee Gregory Lake conservation
2026-09-29
The Cabinet has approved the appointment of two committees to oversee the conservation, rehabilitation and management of Gregory Lake inContinue Reading
Cabinet approves Committee to recover Sri Lankan cultural artefacts held overseas
2026-09-29
The Cabinet has approved the appointment of a special committee to facilitate the return of Sri Lankan cultural heritage andContinue Reading
BIA to add 8 automated clearance gates, expand access to foreigners
2026-09-29
The Cabinet has approved the purchase and installation of eight additional automated passenger clearance gates at the Bandaranaike International AirportContinue Reading
Contracts awarded to upgrade rural roads in Western and Northern Provinces
2026-09-22
The Cabinet of Ministers has approved the awarding of contracts to renovate and upgrade rural roads in the Western andContinue Reading
China Petroleum Pipeline Engineering wins contract for aviation fuel project
2026-09-22
The Cabinet of Ministers has approved awarding the contract to China Petroleum Pipeline Engineering Company Limited to construct a newContinue Reading
Cabinet clears Rs. 1.2B machinery purchase to boost flood mitigation
2026-09-22
The Cabinet of Ministers has approved the purchase of small‑scale machinery for the Sri Lanka Land Development Corporation (SLLDC) toContinue Reading
Cabinet approves purchase of essential vehicles under Indian Credit Facility
2026-09-22
The Cabinet of Ministers has approved the procurement of ambulances, gully bowsers, single cabs, and tippers to strengthen relief operationsContinue Reading
German firm awarded contract to supply 5 million polycarbonate NIC cards
2026-09-22
Sri Lanka has finalized a major procurement deal to purchase five million pre‑printed polycarbonate cards for issuing National Identity CardsContinue Reading
Cabinet approves new management framework for Nevil Fernando Hospital
2026-09-22
The Cabinet of Ministers has approved a new management framework for the Dr. Nevil Fernando Hospital, transferring its operations toContinue Reading
37 shooting incidents reported in Sri Lanka this year, 18 fatalities
2026-09-15
A total of 37 shooting incidents have been reported across Sri Lanka so far this year, resulting in 18 deaths,Continue Reading