Will the NPP Govt allow vehicle imports? Govt Spokesman replies
2024-11-06
The government’s stance is that permission must be granted for vehicles to be imported under the first phase of theContinue Reading
Muslim Marriage Act : Govt clarifies stance
2024-11-06
Government Spokesman Minister Vijitha Herath says the government has not taken any decision to amend the Muslim Marriage Act andContinue Reading
Online Safety Bill : Govt announces stance
2024-11-06
The government is of the opinion that the Online Safety Bill must be amended, Cabinet Spokesman Minister Vijitha Herath said.Continue Reading
Galle Face Green : New decision from Govt
2024-11-06
The Cabinet of Ministers has granted approval to allow the Galle Face Green in Colombo to be utilised for variousContinue Reading
President promises “scientific” approach to NPP Govt’s Cabinet appointments
2024-11-05
President Anura Kumara Dissanayake has outlined his vision for a “scientific” approach to Cabinet appointments, emphasizing that ministers in hisContinue Reading
X-Press Pearl : Govt to launch new probe
2024-10-29
The government will launch fresh investigations into the X-Press Pearl ship disaster that was reported in Sri Lankan waters inContinue Reading
Govt considers fresh tenders to resolve passport crisis
2024-10-29
The government says the Cabinet has decided to call fresh tenders for the issuance of passports, without further exacerbating theContinue Reading
Passport shortage & long queues : New update
2024-10-29
Long queues have been reported at the Passport Office due to the increase in demand following the government’s announcement ofContinue Reading
Flight bomb scares : Govt suspects sabotage attempts
2024-10-29
Government Spokesman Vijitha Herath says that the recent bomb scares on Indian flights are suspected to be attempts of sabotage.Continue Reading
‘President Anura has not put his signature on any new notes’- Govt
2024-10-29
The government has refuted allegations of printing money and obtaining new loans after being elected to power. Cabinet Spokesman MinisterContinue Reading
PTA : Govt announces stance
2024-10-29
The government intends to take up the matter related to repealing the Prevention of Terrorism Act (PTA) once the newContinue Reading
Police to probe activities of tourists in Arugam Bay
2024-10-29
Sri Lanka Police have launched investigations to find out whether tourists, including Israelis, in Arugam Bay, are engaged in anyContinue Reading
Sri Lanka increases bribery raid imprest account limit to Rs. 150 mn
2024-10-22
The Government has approved an increase in the maximum expenditure limit for the Bribery or Corruption Investigation Commission’s raid imprestContinue Reading
Easter attacks : Govt gives detailed reply to “Ranil’s stunt” & Gammanpila’s claims
2024-10-22
The government has launched a comprehensive investigation into the 2019 Easter Attacks, including the two reports unveiled by former MPContinue Reading
Govt appoints members for National Transport Commission
2024-10-22
The Cabinet of Ministers has approved the appointment of the Chairman and members of the Board of Directors of theContinue Reading
7 key appointments including 5 new senior officials for Treasury
2024-10-22
The government has made seven key appointments to various institutions, including the Treasury. Accordingly, Prof. T.M.J. Nilan Cooray has beenContinue Reading
Will the NPP Govt allow vehicle imports?
2024-10-15
The government is considering the possibility of allowing vehicle imports in a systematic manner, without negative impacts on the foreignContinue Reading
Govt clarifies decision to investigate 7 high-profile cases
2024-10-15
The government has assured to investigate all past crimes and initiate legal action against those found responsible, apart from theContinue Reading