President issues orders to further curtail government expenditure
In a note to the Cabinet, President Ranil Wickremesinghe, in his capacity as the Minister of Finance, Economic Stabilization and National ...
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Saemaul Undong President pledges assistance to Sri Lanka for Rural Development
The President of the Saemaul Undong Foundation Lee Seung-Jong called on Ambassador of Sri Lanka to the Republic of Korea Savitri Panabokke...
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The Constitutional Council calls for applications from the public for Independent Commissions
The Constitutional Council met yesterday (30) in Parliament presided by the Hon. Mahinda Yapa Abeywardana, the Speaker and the Chairman of...
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The President presides over discussions on future activities of the Sinhala Cultural Institute
President Ranil Wickremesinghe instructed the Minister of Buddhasasana, Religious and Cultural Affairs Mr Vidura Wickramanayake to prepare...
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Navy-built 951st RO plant vested in public at Sella Kataragama
The 951st Reverse Osmosis (RO) plant built as part of the Naval Social Responsibility Project was declared open for community use at Sri D...
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Special News Release
Special News Release
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Navy men and women ruggerites secure two more wins in Nippon Rugby Tournament - 2023
The men's and women's rugby teams of the Navy secured two more wins in their encounters over the Air Force in the Nippon Rugby Tou...
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Select Committee of Parliament directs attention regarding the future plans of Board of Investment of Sri Lanka (BOI)
The Select Committee of Parliament to study the practical problems and difficulties that have arisen in relation to enhancing the rank in ...
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The gazette notification on the prorogation of Parliament issued
The gazette notification on the prorogation of the 3rd session of the 9th Parliament was issued by President’s Secretary Mr Saman Ekanayak...
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CARAT – 2023 concludes, strengthening maritime cooperation
The Cooperation Afloat Readiness and Training (CARAT) – 2023 bilateral exercise successfully concluded in Sri Lanka on 26th January 2023. ...
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U.S. Seventh Fleet Vice Commander calls on Commander of the Navy
A U.S. Navy delegation headed by U.S. Seventh Fleet Vice Commander, Rear Admiral Joaquin Martinez de Pinillos called on Commander of the N...
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"Sri Lanka In Focus 2023" Art Culture and Wildlife Exhibition- University of California in Los Angeles
"Sri Lanka In Focus 2023" Art Culture and Wildlife Exhibition is scheduled to be held at the University of California in Los Ang...
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Instructions from the President celebrate the 75th Independence celebration with pride, at minimal cost
• while estimating the required expenditure attention should be paid to the current financial position of the country
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CoPF strongly reiterates the Committee’s commitment to providing bipartisan support to the reforms put forward by the IMF
The Committee on Public Finance (CoPF) chaired by Hon. (Dr.) Harsha De Silva, Member of Parliament recently (23) stressed that the aim of ...
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Constitutional Council meets for the first time
The Constitutional Council had its first meeting today (25.01.2023) presided by the Hon. Mahinda Yapa Abeywardana, the Speaker and the Cha...
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Showers may occur in Eastern and Uva provinces and in southern coastal areas during the morning
WEATHER FORECAST FOR 25 JANUARY 2023
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A committee to probe into issues in Kithulgala white water rafting due to Broadlands hydropower project
Secretary to the President Mr Saman Ekanayake issued instructions to appoint a committee to look into the problems that have arisen in con...
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Constitutional Council to meet next Wednesday
A meeting of the Constitutional Council will be held next Wednesday (25) at 9.30 am, Chief of Staff and Deputy General Secretary of the Pa...
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Ministerial Consultative Committee on Industries approves the gazette related to revision of Companies and Societies Fees
The gazette notification related to revision of Companies and Societies Fees was approved by the Ministerial Consultative Committee on Ind...
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COPA sub-committee focuses on preparing a system for providing quality workers to the foreign job market
The sub-committee of the Committee on Public Accounts (COPA) focused on the preparation of a joint plan to train workers with the aim of p...
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Showers or thundershowers may occur at several places elsewhere over the island during the afternoon or night.
WEATHER FORECAST FOR 23 JANUARY 2023
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Humanitarian Assistance & Disaster Relief exercise of CARAT – 2023 gets underway
Humanitarian Assistance & Disaster Relief exercise of CARAT – 2023 gets underway
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Foreign Minister Ali Sabry to visit Saudi Arabia
Minister of Foreign Affairs M. U. M. Ali Sabry is scheduled to make an official visit to the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia from 23-27 January 20...
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Cloudy skies are expected over most parts of the island with cold weather.
WEATHER FORECAST FOR 22 JANUARY 2023
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The Secretary General of Parliament informs the Election Commission that a vacancy has been created given the resignation of Hon. Mujibur Rahuman, member of Parliament.
The Secretary General of Parliament informs the Election Commission that a vacancy has been created given the resignation of Hon. Mujibur ...
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India will extend financing assurances to the IMF to clear the way for Sri Lanka to move forward – Indian EAM Dr Jaishankar
Indian External Affairs Minister Dr S. Jaishankar assured that India will extend financing assurances to the International Monetary Fund (...
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A joint program to be implemented between India and Sri Lanka
• Favourable response from India on debt restructuring
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CARAT-2023 bilateral exercise commences in Colombo and Trincomalee
Cooperation Afloat Readiness and Training (CARAT) 2023, the annual bilateral exercise hosted by the U.S. Pacific Fleet, got underway in Sr...
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Two new Cabinet Ministers take oath before the President.
MP Hon Pavithra Wanniarachchi and Hon Jeevan Thondaman were sworn in as Cabinet Ministers before President Ranil Wickremesinghe at the Pre...
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Navy receives state-of-the-art camera used for advanced underwater shooting
Naval personnel who followed the Forensic Diving Course at the Hulhumalé Coast Guard Base of Maldives National Defence Force (MNDF) presen...
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Indian External Affairs Minister Dr. S. Jaishankar to visit Sri Lanka
External Affairs Minister of India, Dr. S. Jaishankar, will undertake an official visit to Sri Lanka from 19-20 January 2023.
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Ambassador of Japan to Sri Lanka meets Commander of the Navy
The Ambassador of Japan to Sri Lanka, H. E. Hideaki MIZUKOSHI met with Commander of the Navy, Vice Admiral Priyantha Perera at the Navy He...
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The Committee on Parliamentary Business decides to take into debate the Regulation of Election Expenditure Bill tomorrow (19).
The Committee on Parliamentary Business decides to take into debate the Regulation of Election Expenditure Bill tomorrow (19).
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The Hon. Speaker endorses the first Bill of the year 2023
The Hon. Speaker endorsed the first Bill of the year 2023 yesterday(17). Accordingly, the Speaker endorsed the certificate on Recovery of ...
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Talks with India and China on debt restructuring successful
- Let’s join hands for a new political journey for the betterment of the people - Rs. 30-40 billion allocated for medicines this year...
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Ombudsmen of Sri Lanka & Türkiye signs bilateral cooperation MoU in Ankara
On the sidelines of the International Ombudsman Conference 2023, the Office of the Parliamentary Commissioner for Administration (Ombudsma...
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Cabinet nod for President's proposal to provide 10 kg of rice to 2 million low-income families
The Cabinet paper presented by President Ranil Wickremesinghe for the provision of 10 kg of rice per month for two million low income fami...
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Several spells of showers may occur in Eastern province and in Polonnaruwa district.
Several spells of showers may occur in Eastern province and in Polonnaruwa district.
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The Social Justice Commission will be established for a country where all sections of the population can live in harmony
• The 13th Amendment of the Constitution will be fully implemented- The President assures at the National Thai Pongal Festival
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The President joins religious rituals at Sri Naga Viharaya, Jaffna
• President invokes blessings from several prominent religious leaders, including the Bishop of Jaffna
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May the ‘Thai Pongal’ celebration today, bestow blessings on the country’s journey towards flourishing economic development
Thai Pongal Message
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46 Sri Lankans attempted to illegally enter Réunion Island of France via sea repatriated to Sri Lanka by air
Authorities of the Réunion Island of France repatriated 46 Sri Lankan nationals to Sri Lanka by air on the evening of 13th January 2023. R...
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Let's solve the country's economic issues by working within one policy framework
We have been able to receive the support of the International Monetary Fund (IMF) by building up confidence as a country -President ...
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Parliament to meet from 17th to 20 th - Committee on Parliamentary Business decides
• It is also decided to meet the Committee again next Wednesday for the final decision on the debate on Regulation of Election Expenditure...
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“We are friends of the entire world and enemies of none”- State Minister of Defence
State Minister and Defence Secretary grace book launching of Col. Nalin Herath
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The Secretary General of the Commonwealth Parliamentary Association meets the President
Secretary-General of the Commonwealth Parliamentary Association (CPA) Mr. Stephen Twigg, met with President Ranil Wickremesinghe during hi...
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The CEO of Qatar Charity calls on Foreign Minister
Chief Executive Officer of the Qatar Charity Yousef Al-Kuwari called on Foreign Minister Ali Sabry at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs o...
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National Council Sub Committee on Economic Stabilization looks into the concerns faced by the construction industry in the wake of the economic crisis
The Sub Committee of the National Council to into discussion the concerns faced by the construction industry in the wake of the economic c...
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The country celebrates its 75th National Independence Celebration with pride with the new reformist program for the next 25 years
The country celebrates its 75th National Independence Celebration with pride with the new reformist program for the next 25 years
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