The government has had to allocate an additional Rs. 220 billion in 2026 to fund basic salary increases granted to doctors and the entire public service, Cabinet Spokesperson and Minister of Health Dr. Nalinda Jayatissa stated. MORE..
27 Jan 2026 (9:00 PM)
The Sectoral Oversight Committee (SOC) on Infrastructure and Strategic Development has reviewed matters relating to coal imported to Sri Lanka with particular focus on quality assurance and import procedures. MORE..
27 Jan 2026 (8:39 PM)
A high-level discussion has been held to explore avenues to further strengthen the long-standing bilateral relations between Sri Lanka and the Netherlands. MORE..
27 Jan 2026 (7:43 PM)
The Sri Lanka Bureau of Foreign Employment (SLBFE), operating under the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Foreign Employment, and Tourism, has announced a target to deploy 310,000 Sri Lankan workers for overseas employment in 2026. MORE..
27 Jan 2026 (5:58 PM)
A 28-year-old man has died after being shot during a private party held in the Tsunamiwatta in Ambalangoda, police stated. MORE..
27 Jan 2026 (10:59 PM)
An individual engaged in a hunger strike staged by a group of Development Officers in front of the Presidential Secretariat, demanding permanent employment, has been hospitalized. MORE..
27 Jan 2026 (7:00 PM)