The government has decided to provide an allowance of Rs. 6,000 to assist parents who are unable to afford school stationery and equipment for their children. MORE..
3 Dec 2024 (2:33 PM)
The Cabinet of Ministers has granted approval to draft the Local Government Elections (Special Provisions) Bill in order to make necessary provisions for the recalling of nominations for Local Government (LG) Elections. MORE..
3 Dec 2024 (3:55 PM)
Migrants stranded for more than three years on the remote Indian Ocean island of Diego Garcia have been brought to the UK. MORE..
3 Dec 2024 (12:39 PM)
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)
Deputy Minister of Defence Aruna Jayasekara stated that the government is committed to providing assistance to individuals and families who have been directly and indirectly impacted by recent adverse weather conditions. MORE..
3 Dec 2024 (2:21 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)