Sri Lanka officially recognizes India’s Sabarimala pilgrimage
2025-08-12
The Cabinet has approved the recognition of the annual pilgrimage by Sri Lankan devotees to the Sabarimala Ayyappan Temple inContinue Reading
Govt advances plans for Hydrogen Economy
2025-08-12
Sri Lanka is moving forward with plans to develop a hydrogen economy as part of its efforts to reduce carbonContinue Reading
Sri Lanka to continue trade exhibition subsidy for Ceylon Tea
2025-08-12
The Cabinet has approved the continuation of a 50% trade exhibition subsidy scheme for Ceylon Tea exporters, aimed at helpingContinue Reading
Cabinet approves Rs. 2 Bn for district development
2025-08-12
The Cabinet of Ministers has approved the allocation of Rs. 2,000 million from the 2025 national budget to implement theContinue Reading
Cabinet approves removal of Railway GM Dhammika Jayasundara
2025-08-12
Cabinet approval has been granted for the removal of Dhammika Jayasundara from his position as the General Manager of Railways.Continue Reading
Cabinet decision on Charmers Granaries property in Fort
2025-08-05
Cabinet approval has been granted to call investment proposals for the plot of land identified as Charmers Granaries, located atContinue Reading
Child Protection Authority Act to be amended
2025-08-05
Cabinet approval has been granted for the amendment of the Child Protection Authority Act to include provisions to prevent allContinue Reading
Cabinet nod for appointment of new delimitation committee
2025-08-05
Cabinet approval has been granted for the appointment of a new delimitation committee to review and submit recommendations on theContinue Reading
Kandy to be developed as a Virtual City
2025-08-05
Cabinet approval has been granted for the creation of a Virtual City in Kandy, using the funds allocated for theContinue Reading
‘Clean Sri Lanka’ : Pettah Central bus stand to be renovated
2025-08-05
Cabinet approval has been granted for the development of the Pettah Central bus stand under the ‘Clean Sri Lanka’ nationalContinue Reading
Cabinet approves reduction in MPs’ insurance cover to Rs. 250,000
2025-08-05
The Cabinet has approved a proposal to reduce the annual group insurance coverage for Members of Parliament from Rs. 1Continue Reading
Govt eyes temporary monitoring relief for e-commerce activities
2025-07-15
The Cabinet of Ministers has approved the appointment of a committee to provide temporary monitoring relief and introduce a long-termContinue Reading
Cabinet nod for online passport application system via Sri Lankan Missions
2025-07-15
A proposal has been submitted to the International Organization for Migration (IOM) to obtain support for digitizing the process byContinue Reading
New company to oversee operations of Colombo’s Eastern Container Terminal
2025-07-08
The Cabinet has approved the incorporation of a limited liability company, named Colombo Eastern Container Terminal (Private) Limited, to manageContinue Reading
Sri Lanka to sign tax agreement with Austria
2025-07-08
The proposal to sign the Convention between Sri Lanka and Austria to prevent the double taxation and avoidance, and evasionContinue Reading
Cabinet nod for Navy to lead maritime security operations
2025-07-08
The Cabinet granted approval for the Sri Lanka Navy to conduct maritime security operations under the supervision of the MinistryContinue Reading
Govt to complete 145 large-scale development projects in 2025
2025-07-08
The government has implemented 205 large-scale development projects, including 21 new projects. Accordingly, the government expects to complete 145 projectsContinue Reading
Cabinet committee to probe irregularities at Central Cultural Fund
2025-07-08
Cabinet approval has been granted for the appointment of a three-member committee to examine irregularities reported at the Central CulturalContinue Reading