The Cabinet of Ministers has approved amendments to the "Aswesuma" welfare benefits program while increasing the welfare benefit payments and extending the period of payments for certain vulnerable groups. MORE..
3 Dec 2024 (5:12 PM)
Opposition Leader Sajith Premadasa criticized the government for allegedly using the Prevention of Terrorism Act (PTA) to suppress social media freedom, despite promising to abolish the controversial legislation before coming to power. MORE..
3 Dec 2024 (2:27 PM)
It has been decided during the party leaders meeting to conduct tomorrow s (Dec. 04) parliamentary session until 09.30 p.m. MORE..
3 Dec 2024 (2:41 PM)
The Cabinet of Ministers has granted approval for the list of medicines and medical supplies to be procured from identified local manufacturers for a period of one year. MORE..
3 Dec 2024 (4:24 PM)
The Government of Sri Lanka has decided to appoint a ministerial committee led by Prime Minister Dr. Harini Amarasuriya to provide sustainable solutions to the issues pertaining to the recruitment of school development officers for the teaching service. MORE..
3 Dec 2024 (5:50 PM)
A special operation conducted by the Sri Lanka Navy has led to the seizure of an Indian fishing boat and the apprehension of 18 Indian fishermen, poaching in Sri Lankan waters. MORE..
3 Dec 2024 (8:23 PM)