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]
Japan grants USD 2.5 mln to strengthen anti-corruption mechanisms in Sri Lanka In a significant step towards strengthening good governance and transparency in Sri Lanka the Government of Japan has extended a grant of USD 2.5 million to support a new anti-corruption initiative implemented by the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP). 02-07-2025 [More]
Immigration Controller General pleads guilty to contempt of court charge The Controller General of Immigration and Emigration Harsha Illukpitiya who is accused of being in contempt of court after failing to enforce a court order related to the e-visa issuance process has pleaded guilty before the Supreme Court. 02-07-2025 [More]
Ex-SriLankan Airlines Chief Nishantha Wickramasinghe further remanded Former Chairman of SriLankan Airlines Nishantha Wickramasinghe who was arrested by the Commission to Investigate Allegations of Bribery or Corruption (CIABOC) has been further remanded until July 15 Ada Derana reporter said. 02-07-2025 [More]
CAA to launch special raids to net errant rice traders The Consumer Affairs Authority (CAA) says that since a maximum retail price has been imposed on rice raids will be conducted to penalize traders who sell rice at higher prices. 02-07-2025 [More]
Litro Gas prices to remain unchanged in July The Chairman of the Litro Gas Company Channa Gunawardena says that the prices of its domestic LP Gas cylinders will remain unchanged for the month of July 2025. 02-07-2025 [More]
Navy arrests seven Indian fishermen for poaching in Northern seas A total of seven fishermen from Rameswaram India have been arrested by Sri Lankan Navy for poaching in seas off Talaimannar. 02-07-2025 [More]
Discussions held to expand trade ties between Sri Lanka and India Prime Minister Dr. Harini Amarasuriya has held discussions with Indian business leaders to expand trade and investment opportunities across key sectors such as technology manufacturing education innovation entrepreneurship agriculture energy and tourism. 02-07-2025 [More]
