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)
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)
Bharat Subcontinental Agri Foundation (BSAF) is scheduled to organise South Asia Agri Forum - an event discussing the evolving scenario of pulses, grains, dry fruits, and spices in South Asia - from 15-16 January 2025 in Shangri-La Hotel in Colombo, Sri Lanka. MORE..
3 Dec 2024 (11:47 PM)
The Colombo High Court sentenced to life in prison a person who was found guilty of being in possession of 6.5 grams of heroin intended for distribution. MORE..
3 Dec 2024 (2:26 PM)
The Cabinet Spokesman, Minister Dr. Nalinda Jayatissa stated that the report of the committee headed by former Supreme Court Justice K.T. Chitrasiri, which was appointed to review the allowances, perks and privileges provided to Members of Parliament, Ministers and former Presidents, is currently being studied. MORE..
3 Dec 2024 (6:28 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)