Govt increases Mahapola, IUSF protest dispersed
2024-09-10
The Cabinet of Ministers has approved an increase in the Mahapola scholarship premium and bursary premium for university students, markingContinue Reading
Cabinet approves joint venture to implement electronic traffic fine system
2024-09-10
The Cabinet of Ministers has approved the introduction of a consolidated electronic system to streamline the collection of fines forContinue Reading
Cabinet nod to sign Tax convention between Governments of SL & Austria
2024-09-04
Cabinet approval has been granted for the convention between the Governments of Sri Lanka and Austria for the prevention ofContinue Reading
High-speed satellite internet for 07 SriLankan Airlines aircraft
2024-09-03
The Cabinet has approved the proposal to award the contract to obtain high-speed satellite technical internet connectivity for seven A330-300Continue Reading
Burial & Cremation Rights Draft Bill to be presented to Parliament
2024-09-03
Cabinet approval has been granted to publish the Burial and Cremation Rights Draft Bill in the Government Gazette notification andContinue Reading
7500 teachers to be trained in robotics & AI
2024-09-03
The Cabinet has approved the proposal to launch a program to provide training for 7500 teachers on robotics and artificialContinue Reading
Cabinet nod to implement charter for upcountry plantation community in Sri Lanka
2024-09-03
Cabinet approval has been granted for the implementation of the charter for the upcountry plantation community in Sri Lanka. TheContinue Reading
Cabinet decision on 8th stage of interest-free student loan scheme
2024-09-03
The recommendations on revising the fees payable to non-governmental higher education institutes for the relevant courses provided under the 8thContinue Reading
Sri Lanka to implement “One Chop” visa-free system for 38 countries
2024-09-02
The Cabinet of Ministers has authorized President Ranil Wickremesinghe to implement visa-free access for 38 countries with immediate effect, ForeignContinue Reading
Govt. to allow ex-MPs to own 2 firearms – Minister Bandula
2024-08-28
The government has introduced a new policy permitting ex-Parliamentarians to own two firearms for their personal safety, Cabinet Spokesman MinisterContinue Reading
Approval to sign agreement between EDB & IFC on small & medium entrepreneurs
2024-08-28
Cabinet approval has been granted to sign the corporation agreement between Sri Lanka’s Export Development Board (EDB) and the InternationalContinue Reading
Criteria announced for paddy purchasing for Maha season
2024-08-28
The proposal to increase the competitiveness of purchasing paddy and encourage paddy production in the coming Maha season has receivedContinue Reading
Sri Lanka to introduce new law for Indigenous Community
2024-08-27
Cabinet approval has been granted to prepare a draft bill introducing a new law concerning the rights of the indigenousContinue Reading
24 institutions to print state school textbooks
2024-08-27
Cabinet approval has been granted for 24 institutions to print school textbooks for selected grades that will be distributed freeContinue Reading
Cabinet nod for implementation of national strategy on AI
2024-08-27
The implementation of the national strategy on artificial intelligence in Sri Lanka, to create an empowered digitalized Sri Lanka, hasContinue Reading
WB offers USD 200 million for second stage of Sri Lanka’s reform agenda
2024-08-27
The Cabinet of Ministers has granted approval to enter into an agreement with the World Bank for a grant ofContinue Reading
Govt servants salary hike from Jan 2025 : New update
2024-08-22
The Cabinet has approved a basic salary increase for all public servants from January 2025, the Expert Committee on PublicContinue Reading
Fertilizer subsidies for farmers cultivating for 2024/25 Maha Season
2024-08-22
The proposal to provide fertilizer subsidies to farmers cultivating paddy lands for the 2024/25 Maha Season has received Cabinet approval.Continue Reading
