23 projects to receive land plots across 13 industrial estates
2026-07-28
The Cabinet of Ministers has approved the allocation of land plots in 13 regional industrial estates to investors for theContinue Reading
Gem & Jewellery Research institute to be integrated into national authority
2026-07-28
The Cabinet of Ministers has approved the restructuring of the Gem and Jewellery Research and Training Institute, integrating it asContinue Reading
Cabinet approves new company to manage Multimodal Transport Centers
2026-07-28
The Cabinet of Ministers has approved the establishment of a Treasury‑owned company to manage Sri Lanka’s multimodal transport centers, inContinue Reading
Cabinet approves scrap metal disposal contracts for SLTB
2026-07-28
The Cabinet of Ministers has approved the disposal of scrap metal belonging to the Sri Lanka Transport Board (SLTB), followingContinue Reading
Securities and Exchange Commission named regulator for crypto service providers
2026-07-28
The Cabinet of Ministers has approved a proposal to introduce a regulatory framework for virtual assets and service providers (VASPs),Continue Reading
Cabinet moves to raise Judges’ retirement age in judicial reform
2026-07-28
The Cabinet of Ministers has approved a proposal to raise the constitutionally prescribed retirement age of judges, as part ofContinue Reading
Rs. 15B Ruwanpura Expressway phase 1 gets Cabinet nod
2026-07-28
The Cabinet of Ministers has approved the implementation of Phase 1 of the Ruwanpura Expressway Project, which includes the constructionContinue Reading
5 Presidential Residences set for long-term tourism leases
2026-07-28
The Cabinet of Ministers has approved a proposal by President Anura Kumara Dissanayake to lease several Presidential Residences for long‑termContinue Reading
Sri Lanka to establish Chartered Institute of Computing
2026-07-21
The Cabinet of Ministers has granted policy approval for the establishment of the Chartered Institute of Computing of Sri Lanka,Continue Reading
Two high‑capacity tugboats to strengthen SLPA fleet
2026-07-21
The Cabinet of Ministers has approved a proposal to lease two tugboats for the Sri Lanka Ports Authority (SLPA) inContinue Reading
Kandy Esala Perahera to gain intellectual property safeguards under WIPO project
2026-07-21
The Cabinet of Ministers has approved a proposal to safeguard the historical, cultural, and traditional intellectual property of the KandyContinue Reading
Cabinet approves ratification of ILO Fishing Industry Convention
2026-07-21
The Cabinet of Ministers has approved a joint proposal to ratify the International Labour Organization’s Convention (188) on work inContinue Reading
Cabinet approves purchase of 600 deluxe buses for SLTB
2026-07-21
The Cabinet of Ministers has approved a proposal to procure 600 new Deluxe‑model, air‑conditioned buses for the Sri Lanka TransportContinue Reading
No VIP Security for Gnanasara Thera, 10 others: Minister
2026-07-14
Cabinet Spokesman, Minister Nalinda Jayatissa said not all individuals named in a recent media report on VIP security are currentlyContinue Reading
Cabinet approves $7.26 Mn contract for BIA terminal expansion
2026-07-14
The Cabinet of Ministers has approved awarding a contract to M/s Maga Engineering (Pvt.) Ltd to complete the expansion ofContinue Reading
Cabinet awards Rs. 4.99 Bn contract for Warakapola bypass completion
2026-07-14
The Cabinet of Ministers has approved the awarding of a contract to complete the remaining works of the Warakapola BypassContinue Reading
Fourth BIMSTEC Agriculture Summit in 2027 to be held in Sri Lanka
2026-07-14
Sri Lanka will host the Fourth BIMSTEC Agriculture Ministers’ Meeting and Senior Officials’ Meeting on 17 and 18 March 2027,Continue Reading
Sri Lanka secures $35 Mn ADB loan and grants for rooftop solar project
2026-07-14
The Cabinet of Ministers has approved agreements to finance the “Grid‑Based Rooftop Solar Power and Virtual Net Meter Reading” project,Continue Reading