Press Council Act to be amended to suit digital age
2025-09-09
Cabinet Spokesperson, Minister Nalinda Jayatissa, today announced that Cabinet approval has been granted to amend the Sri Lanka Press CouncilContinue Reading
Cabinet nod to present the 2026 Draft Appropriation Bill to Parliament
2025-09-09
Cabinet approval has been granted to publish the draft Appropriation Bill for the 2026 financial year in the Government GazetteContinue Reading
Light rail sets to be locally assembled for rural transport
2025-09-04
The Cabinet has approved a proposal to locally assemble a set of light rails with three compartments to improve passengerContinue Reading
Sri Lanka to establish diplomatic ties with Antigua and Barbuda
2025-09-04
The Cabinet has approved a proposal to establish formal diplomatic relations between Sri Lanka and Antigua and Barbuda. According toContinue Reading
New project to conclude missing persons investigations by 2027
2025-09-04
The Cabinet has approved a special project to complete investigations into complaints on missing persons by 2027. The Office onContinue Reading
Sri Lanka to increase fines for child labour violations
2025-09-04
The Cabinet has approved a proposal to amend fines imposed under the Employment of Women, Young Persons and Children ActContinue Reading
Govt to issue new circular on admissions from Grade 2 -11
2025-09-04
Cabinet approval has been granted to issue a new circular for admitting students from Grade 2 to Grade 11, excludingContinue Reading
Cabinet cancels MPs’ Viyathpura Housing Scheme concession
2025-09-04
Cabinet approval has been granted to cancel the housing concession provided to Members of Parliament under the “Viyathpura Housing Scheme”Continue Reading
Govt to close 33 non-active state institutions
2025-09-04
Cabinet approval has been granted for the formal closure of 33 state-owned enterprises that are currently non-operational. The selected state-ownedContinue Reading
Experts appointed to draft Matara Heritage & Development Foundation Act
2025-08-28
An Expert Committee and sub-committee have been appointed to commence drafting a Heritage & Development Foundation Act for Matara FortContinue Reading
Central Expressway : Cabinet nod for construction contract
2025-08-27
The Ministry of Transport and Highways says Cabinet approval has been granted for awarding the construction contract for the KadawathaContinue Reading
“Kachchatheevu Island belongs to Sri Lanka” : FM responds to Vijay’s remarks
2025-08-27
Minister of Foreign Affairs Vijitha Herath says there has been no change, either by the central government of India orContinue Reading
Extensive cracks on Southern Expressway; Govt approves renovation contract
2025-08-27
The Cabinet of Ministers has approved the proposal to award the contract to Maga Engineering (Pvt) Ltd, for the renovationContinue Reading
New concessionary loan scheme for agriculture & industry entrepreneurs
2025-08-19
The proposal for the introduction of a concessionary loan scheme to encourage young entrepreneurs in the agriculture and industry sectorsContinue Reading
Pelwatte & Sevanagala sugar factories to be developed as tourist attractions
2025-08-19
Cabinet approval has been granted for the implementation of two projects for the development of some selected premises of theContinue Reading
QR system for distribution of fertilizer subsidies for farmers
2025-08-19
The Cabinet of Ministers has approved introducing a QR system or a suitable digital method for the distribution of fertilizerContinue Reading
Govt to restart stalled urban development projects
2025-08-12
The Cabinet has approved the recommencement of several urban development projects that were halted or slowed since 2021 due toContinue Reading
New Commissioner General of Buddhist Affairs appointed
2025-08-12
The Cabinet has approved the appointment of R.M. Gamini Senarathne as Commissioner General of Buddhist Affairs. Senarathne, a special gradeContinue Reading