The Cabinet of Ministers has approved a proposal to conduct a study on vehicles used in all government institutions and systematically dispose of super luxury vehicles that incur high maintenance and fuel costs in government institutions by selling them in order to reduce government spending. MORE..
3 Dec 2024 (4:32 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)
The Cabinet of Ministers has greenlighted the proposal to establish a Clean Sri Lanka Fund and appoint a Presidential Task Force for its management. MORE..
3 Dec 2024 (4:51 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)
The Cabinet of Ministers has approved the proposal to allow the import of rice without import control permits until 20 December, 2024. MORE..
3 Dec 2024 (4:34 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)