Foreign Affairs Minister M.U.M. Ali Sabry is scheduled to make an official visit to India from 02-04 March 2023 to attend the eighth editi...
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Removing the social security tax on the purchase of paddy, production of rice and marketing.
Removing the social security tax on the purchase of paddy, production of rice and marketing.
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Special community kitchen program under the patronage of Mr. Sagala Ratnayake
Under the leadership of Mr. Sagala Ratnayake, Senior Adviser to the President on National Security and Chief of Staff to the Preside...
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President urges young lawyers to specialize in offshore economy law and form a committee to lead new legal developments in the Port City
President urges young lawyers to specialize in offshore economy law and form a committee to lead new legal developments in the Port City ...
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Weather forecast for 26 Feb-2023
Showers or thundershowers will occur at a few places in Sabaragamuwa province and in Kalutara, Galle and Matara districts during the after...
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President pledges a new chapter for the field of Military Medicine
Commencing a new chapter in military medicine, a separate unit would be established to send military personnel overseas to help out at the...
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The National Council Sub Committee focuses on rural credit and social security programmes
Discussions were held in the National Council Sub-Committee to identify short- and medium-term programs related to stabilization regarding...
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Committee on Public Finance meets for the first time under the chairmanship of Hon. Mayantha Dissanayake
The committee on Public Finance, met for the first time yesterday (23) under the patronage of newly appointed chairman, Member of Parliame...
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President Directs Officials to travel Economy Class for official travel abroad amidst the current economic crisis
In a bid to maximize the use of government funds and ensure that resources are utilized efficiently, President’s Secretary Mr. Saman Ekana...
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Foreign Minister Ali Sabry meets Dr. Peter Ramsauer, Member of the Foreign Affairs Committee of the German Parliament
Foreign Minister Ali Sabry met Dr. Peter Ramsauer, Member of the Foreign Affairs Committee of the German Parliament in charge of bilate...
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H.E Woonjin Jeong, Ambassador of the Republic of Korea meets with the Hon. Speaker
A 13-member delegation from Busan Metropolitan City Council of the Republic of Korea led by H.E the Ambassador Woonjin Jeong met with the ...
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Japan Grants USD 46 Million to Provide Diesel for Sri Lanka's Public Hospitals
Earlier today, Mahinda Siriwardena, the Secretary to the Ministry of Finance, and MIZUKOSHI Hideaki, the Ambassador of Japan, signed an Ex...
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Inauguration of the annual ‘Nawam Maha Perahara’ at the historic Oloboduwa Rajamaha Viharaya, Horana, held under the patronage of the President
The inauguration of the annual Nawam Maha Perahara at the historic Oloboduwa Rajamaha Viharaya, Horana, took place yesterday (21) afternoo...
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President presented with Sinhala and Tamil Font books on International Mother Language Day
The Department of Official Languages compiled two books, "Sinhala Fonts" and "Tamil Fonts", which were presented to Pr...
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Members nominated to the Committee on Banking and Financial Services
The Speaker Hon. Mahinda Yapa Abeywardana informed the House today (21) that Members have been nominated by the Committee of Selection to ...
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Government open to alternative proposals for economic growth to be presented to IMF – President says in Kandy
During a meeting with businessmen and lawyers in the Kandy district, President Ranil Wickremesinghe emphasized the importance of having a ...
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President announces formation of Economic Commission to boost investment opportunities for local and foreign investors
President Ranil Wickremesinghe stated that an Economic Commission will be formed as early as possible to approve investment opportun...
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President’s proposed development project for the historic Senkadagala city receives Cabinet nod
President Ranil Wickremesinghe's proposal to transform the historic city of Kandy into a well-planned, organized and developed city ha...
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President instructs to finish the Minipe Left Bank Canal Rehabilitation Project (MLBCRP) work before the upcoming Maha Season
President Ranil Wickremesinghe instructed the officials to speed up the Minipe Left Bank Canal Rehabilitation Project (MLBCRP), which h...
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Ambassador-Designate Kapila Jayaweera calls on Speaker of Parliament in Lebanon
Sri Lanka's Ambassador–designate to Lebanon Kapila Jayaweera called on Speaker of the Parliament of Lebanon Nabih Berri on 14 Febru...
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WEATHER FORECAST FOR 20 FEBRUARY 2023
Several spells of showers will occur in Eastern and Uva provinces and in Polonnaruwa and Matale districts.
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President meets youth group to discuss Government’s Policy Statement and future plans
On February 16th, President Ranil Wickremesinghe met with a group of youth to discuss his policy statement and the government's plans ...
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The government Prioritizes Economic Recovery
Law and Order is Maintained Preventing Anarchy -Emphasizes President
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Maha Shivaratri Message
Maha Shivaratri Message
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Defence Advisor at Bangladesh High Commission in Sri Lanka calls on Commander of the Navy
The Defence Advisor at Bangladesh High Commission in Sri Lanka, Commodore MD Shafiul Bari called on the Commander of the Navy Vice Admiral...
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Green Finance Committee to Develop 2023 Roadmap for Climate Funding
To raise funds for green finance projects in 2023, it has been decided to publish a robust roadmap. President Ranil Wickremesinghe has ins...
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President briefed on issues affecting small and large scale rice mill owners
During a discussion held at the Presidential Secretariat on February 16th, President Ranil Wickremesinghe announced that an International ...
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Sri Lanka Participates in the 16th Tehran International Exhibition of Tourism and Related Industries
The Embassy of Sri Lanka in Iran, with the assistance of the Association of Air Transport & Tourism Agencies of Iran and the Sri Lanka...
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Israel agrees to recruit 2000 female Caregivers from Sri Lanka this year
A special delegation from Israel visiting Sri Lanka has assured the Minister of Labour and Foreign Employment Manusha Nanayakkara, that th...
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High Commissioner Moragoda meets Indian Minister of Commerce and Industry; discusses support for economic recovery through bilateral trade expansion
Continuing his discussions with key Union Ministers of India onSri Lanka’s economic recovery, High Commissioner Milinda Moragoda met with ...
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President instructs electricity tariff revision safeguarding vulnerable communities
The Ceylon electricity board as the licensee made a request for the revision of electricity tariff on the 05th of January under the provis...
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‘Janaraja Perahara’ organized in Kandy to mark the 75th Anniversary of Independence
‘Janaraja Perahara’ organized in Kandy to mark the 75th Anniversary of Independence
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Instructions from the President to government officials to provide relief to low-income families without leaving anyone behind
• 2.85 million Families will each receive 10 kg of rice in March and April
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A plan to mandate provision of digital and electronic payment facilities in all government institutions for payment and collection purposes - State Minister of technology
The State Minister of Technology, Mr. Kanaka Herath, is urging officials at the Ministry of Technology to take immediate steps to implemen...
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Notice of the Postponing the Issue of Postal BaIIot Papers
LOCAL AUTHORITIES ELECTIONS 2023 Notice of the Postponing the Issue of Postal BaIIot Papers
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Treasury issues circular on purchase of paddy
The Treasury has released a circular on the government's program for purchasing and distribution of paddy. The circular has been issue...
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Parliament to convene from 21 st to 24 th
The Secretary General of Parliament Mr. Dhammika Dasanayake stated that the Parliament is scheduled to convene from 21st to 24 th .
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Cabinet approves President's proposal for relief measures
- President instructs to expedite the release of funds For the purchase of paddy to provide 10 kg of rice each to 2 million families ...
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National Council informs officials of CEB and PUCSL to discuss, before the Public Utilities Commission takes the final decision on the 15 th regarding the electricity bill.
Respective officials were informed feb-(13) that the Ceylon Electricity Board and the Public Utilities Commission of Sri Lanka hold discus...
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A suspect with 700 pills of prescription drug held
A coordinated operation carried out by the Sri Lanka Navy and the Police in Pulmoddai, Trincomalee on 10th February 2023 led to the appreh...
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Navy renders assistance for safe release of whales stranded on Kudawa Beach, Kalpitiya
Sri Lanka Navy sprang into action (11th February 2023) to save a pod of whales beached on Kudawa in Kalpitiya and guide them back to the o...
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Land deeds distributed among 197 families in the North Resettlement allowances awarded under the President’s patronage
Land deeds distributed among 197 families in the North Resettlement allowances awarded under the President’s patronage
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The economic development rate of the country depends on the attitude and commitment of the people
The Northern Province would be developed in such a manner that it could make a significant contribution to the country's nationa...
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Let's dedicate ourselves to building the country despite having to take unpopular and difficult decisions
The President requested the political leaders to dedicate themselves to building the country, during the launching ceremony of the Hyun...
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The Chairman of Pakistan's Joint Chiefs of Staff Committee meets the President
General Sahir Shamshad Mirza, Chairman Joint Chiefs of Staff Committee of Pakistan, met President Ranil Wickremesinghe at the President...
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President pledges fullest state support to take Theravada Buddhism to the world
President presides over launch of “Sinhala Dhammasadganipkarana"
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Ban ki-Moon, former UN Secretary General and Chair of the Global Green Growth Institute discusses cooperation with Sri Lanka’s Ambassador to Korea
Ambassador of Sri Lanka to the Republic of Korea Savitri Panabokke met with former UN Secretary General and President and Chair of the Glo...
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Foreign Minister Ali Sabry meets former UNSG Ban Ki-Moon
Minister of Foreign Affairs Ali Sabry met former Secretary General of the United Nations and President of the Assembly and Chair of the Co...
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Indian High Commission's Assistant Defence Advisor Meets Army Chief
The Assistant Defence Advisor to the High Commission of India, Lieutenant Colonel Puneet Sushil had a meeting with the Commander of the...
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Steps to establish a National Policy Commission in Sri Lanka
Steps to establish a National Policy Commission in Sri Lanka - Sub Committee on Identifying the Priorities in Formulation of Short-, Mediu...
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