Cabinet decision on new renewable energy projects
2024-05-14
Cabinet approval has been granted to implement the Power Wheeling Facility only for new renewable energy projects in Sri Lanka. Continue Reading
Cabinet nod to start A/Level classes immediately after O/Level exams
2024-05-14
The Cabinet of Ministers has approved a proposal to commence GCE Advanced Level classes in schools immediately after the conclusionContinue Reading
Only 15 ministries : Verité Research launches blueprint for Rational & Efficient Govt in SL
2024-05-09
Sri Lankan think-tank, Verité Research has launched a ‘Blueprint for a Rational Government in Sri Lanka’ with just 15 ministries.Continue Reading
Retirement age of nurses to be increased to 61
2024-05-08
The retirement age of nursing staff and several other healthcare service personnel will be increased to 61 years, pending theContinue Reading
China to aid digital transformation of general education in Sri Lanka
2024-05-07
The Cabinet of Ministers has approved a proposal tabled by the Minister of Education to implement the digital transformation ofContinue Reading
Sri Lanka Cabinet nod to purchase wind power at $0.08 from Adani Group
2024-05-07
The Cabinet of Ministers has granted approval to purchase power at $0.0826 cents per KW for the electricity generated underContinue Reading
Govt to call for tenders to set up gold shop at BIA
2024-05-01
The proposal to invite tenders for the operation of a gold shop in the Departure/Transit area of the Katunayake AirportContinue Reading
Sri Lanka to sign delayed Air Services agreement with Kazakhstan
2024-05-01
Cabinet approval has been granted to sign the delayed Bilateral Air Services Agreement between Sri Lanka and Kazakhstan. In MayContinue Reading
Cabinet nod to convert Mirissa marine zone into Blue Flag Coastal Zone
2024-05-01
Cabinet approval has been granted to convert the Mirissa marine zone into a Blue Flag Coastal Zone and a marineContinue Reading
Sri Lanka to prohibit Corporal Punishment in all settings
2024-04-30
The Government of Sri Lanka has taken measures to prohibit corporal punishment in all spheres. Taking to ‘X’, President RanilContinue Reading
Indian & Russian companies finalized to manage Mattala Airport
2024-04-26
Cabinet approval has been granted concerning handing over the management of the Mattala Rajapaksa International Airport to selected private companiesContinue Reading
Sri Lanka to introduce free visas for over 50 countries
2024-04-17
Sri Lanka is considering providing free visas to over 50 countries, it was reported. According to Tourism Ministry sources, aContinue Reading
Recruitment of English Teachers : Cabinet decision
2024-04-09
The Cabinet has approved the recruitment of 2,500 English Teachers mentoring in English medium under the ‘English for All’ Programme.Continue Reading
Cabinet nod for revised Electricity Sector Reforms Bill
2024-04-09
The Cabinet of Ministers has approved the revised Electricity Sector Reforms Bill. According to the government, the Bill was revisedContinue Reading
Medical degree admissions for local students at John Kotelawala Uni
2024-04-09
A proposal to provide admission for local students for the medical degree programme at the General Sir John Kotelawala DefenceContinue Reading
Candidate deposits for Presidential Election increased
2024-04-09
Cabinet approval has been granted to increase the deposits placed by candidates for the Presidential Election. Accordingly, the deposit placedContinue Reading
Vehicle imports allowed for special requirements : Update from Minister
2024-04-04
Sri Lanka’s ban on vehicle imports has been relaxed to allow one-year-old vehicles to be imported for tourism purposes, asContinue Reading
Sri Lanka to obtain 04 wide-body aircraft
2024-04-02
The proposal on awarding the contract of obtaining four (04) wide-body aircraft under operational lease for Sri Lankan Aviation Co.Continue Reading
