The Minister of Rural Development, Social Security and Community Empowerment, Dr. Upali Pannila, stated that the Department of Samurdhi Development is playing a significant role in eradicating rural poverty and should be further strengthened to continue its work effectively. MORE..
1 Jun 2026 (11:43 AM)
Under the Vanaspathi Programme launched in 2025, a total of 81 forests have so far been declared as forest reserves through gazette notifications. MORE..
1 Jun 2026 (1:49 PM)
The 114th Session of the International Labour Conference (ILO) commenced today (01) in Geneva, Switzerland. MORE..
1 Jun 2026 (1:42 PM)
The driver of the cab involved in the fatal accident at the Meegoda junction where six persons were killed, has been remanded until June 16. MORE..
1 Jun 2026 (4:01 PM)
Oil prices rose more than 2% in early trading on Monday after Israel ordered troops to move further into Lebanon in the battle with the Iranian-backed Hezbollah militant group, despite a ceasefire announced more than six weeks ago. MORE..
1 Jun 2026 (8:44 AM)
The Minister of Ports, Civil Aviation, and Energy, Anura Karunathilaka, stated that the QR code-based fuel quota system currently in place is expected to be strictly enforced in the future. MORE..
1 Jun 2026 (1:39 PM)