MOD reviews progress of Defence Headquarters Complex construction A high-level progress review meeting on the Defence Headquarters Complex project has been held at the Ministry of Defence Sri Jayewardenepura Kotte. 02-07-2025 [More]
Several spells of showers expected today Several spells of showers will occur in the Western Sabaragamuwa and North-western provinces and in the Nuwara-Eliya Kandy Galle and Matara districts today (02) the Department of Meteorology said. 02-07-2025 [More]
Body of remaining missing fisherman found after boat capsizes off Tangalle The body of the second fisherman who went missing after a multi-day fishing vessel capsized off the coast of Paravi Wella in Tangalle has been recovered. 02-07-2025 [More]
Indian entrepreneurs explore investment opportunities in Sri Lanka A delegation of around 20 Indian entrepreneurs comprising heads of several prominent Indian companies stated that they are currently directing their attention towards new investment prospects in Sri Lanka. 02-07-2025 [More]
China shares new development opportunities with South Asian nations Sri Lankan Minister China is sharing new development opportunities with South Asian countries and is committed to achieving win-win outcomes said Wasantha Samarasinghe Sri Lankan minister of trade commerce food security and cooperative development. 02-07-2025 [More]
Over 22000 premises inspected on day 2 of Mosquito Control Week The Ministry of Health states that a total of 22294 premises were inspected today (July 1) as part of a special inspection campaign conducted under the National Mosquito Control Week which commenced on June 30. 02-07-2025 [More]
SLBFE announces scholarships for children of Sri Lankan migrant workers The Sri Lanka Bureau of Foreign Employment (SLBFE) has invited applications for scholarships for the school-aged children of Sri Lankan migrant workers who are registered with the SLBFE and have been employed or are permanently employed abroad. 02-07-2025 [More]
Cabinet approves nationwide online traffic fine payment system Cabinet approval has been granted to implement the nationwide online traffic fine payment system based on a pilot project introduced by the government said Minister of Transport Highways Ports and Civil Aviation Bimal Rathnayake. 02-07-2025 [More]
Bus fares reduced by 0.55% The Minister of Transport has approved the reduction of bus fares by 0.55% effective from July 04 2025 (Friday) according to the National Transport Commission (NTC). 02-07-2025 [More]
Amendments to registration procedure for self-directed overseas employment effective from today The requirement to certify the employment contracts of Sri Lankans seeking employment abroad in the industrial and corporate sectors through self-directed means has been implemented from today (July 01) by the Sri Lankan Missions in the relevant countries. 02-07-2025 [More]