It is essential to establish an institutional framework with legal powers to ensure the effective implementation of national digital policy and guidelines. Quality human capital should be attracted to this institutional

The Sri Lanka Community and Health Survey is the main data source for obtaining necessary information for reviewing progress toward achieving the national health development goals, as well as the expected sustainable dev

The access to secure, reliable and affordable drinking water and adequate sanitation facilities is essential to maintain public health, promote social well-being and foster economic development. The Sri Lankan Government

The green hydrogen produced through hydrolysis powered by renewable energy is now globally recognized as the ‘fuel of the future’, used for decarbonizing shipping, aviation, and the heavy metal industry. Sri Lanka is est

The Cabinet meeting held on 26.05.2025 approved the establishment of the Revenue Administration Reforms and Modification Bureau with the objective of creating and establishing world-class revenue administration mechanism

Approval has been granted at the cabinet meeting held on 30-03-2026, to publish the Anti-Corruption (Declaration of Assets and Liabilities through Centralized Electronic System) Regulations,2026 and the Anti-Corruption (

Approval of the Cabinet of Ministers was granted at their meeting held on 02.12.2024 to appoint Mrs. Chandanie Sagarika Boogahawatthe, an officer in Grade I of Sri Lanka Planning Service to a post of Additional Secretary

A committee has been appointed by the Secretary to the Ministry of Finance, Planning and Economic Development to provide recommendations on appointment of an appropriate officer to the post of Director  General of the De

A committee has been appointed by the Secretary to the Ministry of Finance, Planning and Economic Development to provide recommendations on appointment of an appropriate officer to the post of Director General of the Dep

Railway services will operate as normal today (10) after railway controllers called off the trade union action that was scheduled to commence at midnight yesterday (09).

Sri Lanka Podujana Peramuna National Organizer and Parliamentarian Namal Rajapaksa said that investigations into matters relating to national security and the Easter attacks must be conducted properly, but should not be

The Cabinet of Ministers has approved the resolution furnished by  the President to appoint a Technical Expert Committee to formally identify the institutional structure and operational scope of the Upper Watershed Manag

The Government plans to launch a pilot demerit points system for motorists in September as part of efforts to improveContinue Reading The post Sri Lanka to launch pilot 24-point driver demerit scheme in September appeare

The Government will not allow any activities that promote the LTTE, Public Security and Parliamentary Affairs Minister Ananda Wijepala toldContinue Reading The post Govt says no room for LTTE promotion, but remembrance o

An unbeaten 81-run partnership between Hansima Karunaratne and Harshitha Samarawickrama helped Sri Lanka to a seven-wicket victory over the Netherlands.Continue Reading The post Women’s T20 World cup warm-ups : 2 in 2 fo

The United States has launched military strikes against Iran after President Donald Trump accused Tehran of shooting down a USContinue Reading The post US launches strikes on Iran after helicopter downing near Strait of

While delivering the judgment, the High Court Judge underscored the far-reaching consequences of corruption in State institutions, observing that such misconduct not only damages the country’s economy but has also contri

The District Court of Kaduwela has issued an enjoining order against former MP Wimal Weerawansa on an application filed by Hayleys PLC over an alleged defamatory statement.

Railway services are expected to face major disruption tomorrow due to planned trade union action by railway controllers, the Sri Lanka Railway Controllers’ Union (SLRCU) said.

The Colombo Stock Exchange (CSE) recovered from the previous session’s losses on Tuesday, with both benchmark indices closing higher as improving external factors helped restore investor confidence. The rebound was large

The National Water Supply and Drainage Board (NWSDB) has announced a 14-hour water cut in the Galle Municipal Council area tomorrow (10) to facilitate essential maintenance work.

The outgoing Indian Deputy High Commissioner to Sri Lanka, Dr. Satyanjal Pandey, paid a farewell call on Sri Lanka’s Defence Secretary, Air Vice Marshal Sampath Thuyacontha, at the Ministry of Defence today.

The World Cup, co-hosted by Canada, Mexico and the United States, begins on Thursday, with Iran scheduled to play New Zealand on 15 June and Belgium on 21 June - both in Los Angeles - before facing Egypt in Seattle on 26

The Lord’s and the Gaddafi stadium pitches where England took on New Zealand and Australia faced Pakistan in a Test and ODI respectively were rated as unsatisfactory by the ICC under the Pitch and Outfield Monitoring Pro

The Central Bank of Sri Lanka (CBSL) has made it mandatory for exporters of goods to convert the remaining exportContinue Reading The post CBSL mandates conversion of residual export proceeds into rupees by 10th of follo

Ten suspects, including alleged members of an organised crime gang, were arrested with a live hand grenade, crystal methamphetamine (Ice)Continue Reading The post Ten including organised criminals arrested with weapons a

The National Water Supply and Drainage Board (NWSDB) has announced a 10-hour water supply interruption in several areas of theContinue Reading The post 10-hour water cut for Kalutara and surrounding areas on Wednesday ap

The National Water Supply and Drainage Board (NWSDB) has announced a 14-hour water supply interruption in the Galle Municipal CouncilContinue Reading The post 14-hour water cut for Galle Municipal Council area on Wednesd

Prime Minister Dr Harini Amarasuriya has instructed officials to submit a comprehensive report within one week on the condition ofContinue Reading The post PM orders report on Cyclone Ditwah-affected schools within a wee

The Government has not yet held discussions on extending the retirement age of judges, Cabinet Spokesman and Health and MassContinue Reading The post No discussion yet on extending retirement age of judges: Minister appe

While the Sri Lanka Navy assisted in bringing to shore an ailing member of the crew of a Chinese research vessel anchored in Sri Lanka rsquo;s Exclusive Economic Zone (EEZ), the vessel will not be allowed into the countr

lt;strong gt;By Ranjith Padmasiri nbsp; nbsp; lt;/strong gt; Energy Minister Kumara Jayakody, who was indicted on corruption charges, was released on bail by the Colombo High Court on Friday after having his fingerprints

A renewed call for integrity, excellence and solidarity within the legal profession took centre stage at a women lawyers rsquo; gathering held in Hulftsdorp last week, where Supreme Court Justice Kumuduni Wickremasinghe

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lt;strong gt;By Jayani Madawla lt;/strong gt; The prevailing heatwave that Sri Lanka is experiencing is expected to continue through mid-May according to the Department of Meteorology. Experts warn that the situation cou

lt;strong gt;By Kapila Bandara lt;/strong gt; Fertiliser companies and agrochemical suppliers have agreed to abide by regulated prices days ahead of the Yala paddy planting season, in a coordinated policy response to mit

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lt;strong gt;By Ranjith Padmasiri nbsp; lt;/strong gt; Former Director General of the Land Reform Commission (LRC) Liyanage Padmasiri has acknowledged that a statement he made claiming Kandy District MP Chamindrani Kirie

Transparency International Sri Lanka (TISL) has welcomed Friday rsquo;s Supreme Court rsquo;s judgment which found that former Health Minister Keheliya Rambukwella and several former health officials had violated the fun

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lt;p style= quot;text-align: left; quot; align= quot;center quot; gt; lt;strong gt;By Ranith Padmasiri lt;/strong gt; lt;/p gt; The Court of Appeal has set aside the acquittal of all accused in the assassination case of

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