Budget 2024 : Live updates
2023-11-13
02.02 pm : Parliament has been adjourned. The debate on the second reading of the Appropriation Bill for the fiscalContinue Reading
Pedestrian bridges in Bambalapitiya & Wellawatte : New Cabinet decision
2023-11-07
The contract for the reconstruction of the pedestrian bridges across Marine Drive to access the Bambalapitiya and Wellawatta railway stationsContinue Reading
Sports Minister issues clarification on Cabinet cricket discussion
2023-11-07
The approval of the President and Cabinet of Ministers is not required when appointing an Interim Committee, Sports Minister RoshanContinue Reading
Cabinet approves increase in VAT from January 2024
2023-10-31
The Cabinet of Ministers has approved to increase the Value Added Tax (VAT) up to 18% with effect from JanuaryContinue Reading
Electricity charges: New cabinet decision
2023-10-31
The Cabinet has granted approval for electricity tariff revisions once in every 03 months. The government said under the existingContinue Reading
Samanalawewa floating solar power plant : Cabinet decision
2023-10-24
The Cabinet of Ministers has approved a proposal to call for resolutions for the construction of a floating solar photovoltaicContinue Reading
New Zealand-funded Immigration Resource Center to be established in SL
2023-10-24
Cabinet approval has been granted to sign a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) for the establishment of an Immigration Resource CenterContinue Reading
Govt to proceed with Small & Medium Scale Enterprises Development Finance Project
2023-10-24
Cabinet approval has been granted to enter into related agreements pertaining to the government’s proposed “Small and Medium Enterprise DevelopmentContinue Reading
Night shift for women : New Cabinet decision
2023-10-24
Cabinet approval has been granted for the amendment of provisions in the Shop and Office Employees (Regulation of Employment andContinue Reading
New authority to monitor conduct of MPs
2023-10-24
The Cabinet of Ministers has granted approval for the establishment of an independent body to oversee the conduct of MembersContinue Reading
Mini Cabinet reshuffle: SLPP expresses displeasure to President
2023-10-23
The Sri Lanka Podujana Peramuna (SLPP) has expressed displeasure over the mini Cabinet reshuffle that took place today, especially theContinue Reading
Mini Cabinet reshuffle : Several Ministries changed
2023-10-23
In a Cabinet reshuffle this morning, Mahinda Amaraweera was appointed as the Minister of Agriculture and Plantation Industries & KeheliyaContinue Reading
SL-Australia marketing & investment framework extended for another 5 years
2023-10-10
The marketing and investment framework agreement between Sri Lanka and Australia has been extended for another five (05) years withContinue Reading
‘Surakshithalath Ganudenu’ (‘Secured Transactions’) Draft Bill to be gazetted
2023-10-10
Cabinet approval has been granted to present the Draft bill, ‘Surakshithalath Ganudenu’ (‘Secured Transactions’) to Parliament for approval. According toContinue Reading
Cabinet approves sale of Angoda housing units on freehold basis
2023-10-10
Cabinet approval has been granted for the sale of the housing units in the Lake Crest Residences housing project inContinue Reading
Foreign medical degrees in Sri Lanka : Major decision by Cabinet
2023-10-10
The proposal to enact necessary legal provisions to allow the awarding of medical degrees by foreign universities in Sri LankaContinue Reading
New Commercial High Court to be established in Colombo
2023-10-04
Establishing a new Commercial High Court in Colombo has received Cabinet approval. The government stated that achieving development goals requiresContinue Reading
Cabinet approval for new China-funded housing project
2023-10-04
Cabinet approval has been given to sign an agreement with the Government of China for the construction of houses forContinue Reading