The Global Human Development Report (HDR) was launched this morning by the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) in Sri Lanka bringing together a wide range of high-level participation from the...
Read moreThe Department of Examinations states that students sitting practical exams can use their admission card or National Identification Card as a permit to pass through isolated areas of the 2020...
Read moreThe Election Commission has called upon the public to ensure that their names are included in the electoral register for 2020. https://eservices.elections.gov.lk/myVoterRegistrationDraft.aspx In the event of a dispute, the public...
Read moreParliament Insight: Intellectual Property Amendment Bill for Visually Impaired or Print disabled persons to be tabled in Parliament today The Intellectual Property Amendment Bill aimed to facilitate access to published...
Read morePresident Gotabaya Rajapaksa has appointed 18-member De-Regulation Commission for the Simplification of the Existing Laws and Regulations in the interest of the people. The Commission is co-chaired by former Secretary...
Read moreThe Ministry of Health's Epidemiology Unit says the coronavirus vaccination program is ready to start as soon as the vaccine is received. Dr. Sudath Samaraweera, Chief Epidemiologist, confirmed that the...
Read moreDr. S. Jaishankar, the visiting Indian External Affairs Minister, delivered a 13-point speech today during a media briefing in Colombo. Together with the Indian official, who is on a three-day...
Read moreThe Telecommunication Regulatory Commission of Sri Lanka (TRCSL) issued a reminder yesterday asking the public to check with TRCSL for approval when purchasing new mobile phones. While sending reminders via...
Read moreDanasiri Amaratunga was appointed as the Columbo District Coordinator for Prime Minister Mahinda Rajapaksa on Tuesday (05). He got the letter of appointment at the Wijerama Residence from the Prime...
Read moreThe proposal to draft the Colombo Ports Commission Bill in accordance with the structure required by the Government to meet national requirements and to attract foreign investment has been approved...
Read moreAccording to Army Commander General Shavendra Silva, the Long Beach Hotel in Koggala has been converted into a paying hospital to treat COVID-19 patients. The facility can, however, treat only...
Read moreNOCPCO: An updated notice on the isolation status of eleven Grama Niladhari divisions has been released by Army Commander General Shavendra Silva. As a result, the divisions of Grama Niladhari...
Read moreThe Ministry of Power expects to replace electricity meters with smart meters in Sri Lanka in the near future. Minister Dullus Alahapperuma said ANTE LECO Metering Company (Pvt) Ltd, which...
Read moreAccording to Tourism Minister Prasanna Ranatunga, Sri Lanka plans to officially reopen its airports to visitors by 21 January. Consequently, after 10 months, Bandaranaike International Airport (BIA) and Mattala International...
Read moreDr. S. Jaishankar, Minister of External Affairs of India, arrived in Sri Lanka this evening (January 05) following an invitation from Foreign Minister Dinesh Gunawardena. The official visit of Dr....
Read moreFollowing a special operation carried out today (January 05) in Pettah and Colombo Fort, the Sri Lanka Police arrested 20 people who did not wear face masks in public. Subsequently, the...
Read moreVenerable Athuraliye Rathana Thera has been sworn in as a Member of Parliament for the fourth time. Rathana Thera took oaths this morning before House Speaker Mahinda Yapa Abeywardena. Rathana...
Read moreDIG Police Media Speaker Ajith Rohana said that over the past 24 hours, 74 individuals have been arrested for not wearing face masks and failing to maintain social distance in...
Read moreFulfilling one more service envisioned by HE the President, the E-Land Registry system was ceremonially launched today (Jan 04) at Registrar General’s office in Colombo. State Minister of Defence, Home...
Read moreThe Ministry of Education has decided to open all schools for Grade 11 students, including in the Western Province. As a result, schools will reopen from January 25 for grade...
Read moreAccording to State Minister Nimal Lansa, action will be taken to reopen airport for all commercial flights from 22 January. He said that under special health supervision the airport will...
Read moreThe National Operations Centre for Prevention of COVID-19 Outbreak (NOCPCO) Head-General Shavendra Silva said that Isolation orders for several areas in the Colombo and Gampaha District will lift as of...
Read moreDespite the worsening global situation triggered by the Covid pandemic, the process of repatriation of Sri Lankans, one of the most pressing challenges at hand has been judiciously spearheaded by...
Read morePresident Gotabhaya Rajapaksa has issued an Extraordinary Gazette notification making the Sri Lanka Ports Authority an essential service with effect from 30 December 2020. This Extraordinary Gazette Notification has been...
Read moreTwelve areas have been declared isolated with immediate effect in the Eastern Province, says the National Operation Centre for Covid-19 Outbreak Prevention (NOCPCO). Newly-isolated areas are as follows: Kattankudy Police...
Read more273 buses belong to Sri Lanka Transport Board (SLTB) which were taken out of service due to dilapidation were repaired and re-added to the passenger transportation under the patronage of...
Read moreThe 4th Meeting of the Sri Lanka- India Joint Working Group (JWG) on Fisheries was held through virtual mode on 30 December 2020. The Sri Lankan delegation, led by Mrs....
Read moreThe full report of the committee appointed by the Minister of Justice Mohammed Ali Sabry, PC to look into the recent incident at the Mahara Prison, was handed over to...
Read moreActing Chief of Defence Staff and Army Commander Lt. Gen. Shavendra Silva has been promoted to the rank of ‘General’ by His Excellency the President Gotabaya Rajapaksa, last evening (Dec...
Read morePrime Minister Mahinda Rajapaksa advised to reopen cinemas in compliance to strict COVID-19 safety guidelines. The Film Industry has been vulnerable due to the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic, as...
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