Public servants’ salaries will increase by 24% to 50% from January 2025
Office Assistants: Salaries will increase from LKR 5,450 to LKR 13,980, depending on the grade. Drivers: Salaries will rise from LKR 6,960 to LKR 16,340, depending on the grade. Samurdhi Development...
2024-09-02 8:00 pm
Future Investment Company to Include State Assets
Public Resilience Helped Sri Lanka Avoid a Crisis Similar to Bangladesh’s. New Home Loans with Subsidized Interest for Low-Income Earners. Land Tenure and Estate Villages Planned for Upcountry...
2024-09-02 7:59 pm
President Meets Indian National Security Advisor Ajit Doval
Discusses Economic & Defence Cooperation. Charter & MoU for Establishing the Colombo Security Conclave Secretariat Signed. Managing Internal Challenges Caused by Technological Advancements...
2024-09-02 7:58 pm
It’s the People’s Responsibility to Support the Government’s Program to Rebuild the Country’s Economy
My Goal Was to Achieve Quick Economic Recovery for the Country—So Far, That Goal Has Been Met. Government’s Agreement with the IMF is the Only Way Out of the Crisis – President...
2024-08-28 8:28 am
Claims of Large Outstanding Taxes Are an Illusion
Inland Revenue, Customs, and Excise Tax Arrears below Rs. 90 Billion. 2023 Sets Record with Rs. 3 Trillion in Revenue- Commissioner General of Excise. Country’s Recovery Drives Tax Revenue Targets...
2024-08-28 8:26 am
President Ranil Wickremesinghe Meets with Catholic Bishops’ Conference
President Ranil Wickremesinghe, the Presidential candidate in the upcoming Presidential Election, recently met with the President of the Catholic Bishops’ Conference and Bishop of Kurunegala, Most...
2024-08-26 9:16 am
No Decision Made to Cancel Un-updated Driving Licenses; Rumours Are Completely False!
New System to Update Information for Nearly 02 Million Driving license holders. E-Driving License to Be Introduced in the First Half of 2025 – Secretary to the Ministry of Transport and Highways...
2024-08-24 9:44 am
Government employees’ basic salary will increase by 24% to over 50% from next January
Cost of Living Allowance of Rs. 25,000 will remain unchanged for three years commencing January 2025. The minimum salary of Rs. 55,000 for primary level public service employee category. Pensioners...
2024-08-23 9:33 am
Two High Commissioners and 03 Ambassadors Present Credentials to the President
President Ranil Wickremesinghe received the credentials of two newly appointed High Commissioners and three Ambassadors to Sri Lanka at the President’s House, Colombo today (21). The High...
2024-08-21 8:25 pm
Sri Lanka Achieves $9 Billion in Export Income in First Half of 2024 – State Minister for Investment Promotion, Dilum Amunugama
State Minister for Investment Promotion, Dilum Amunugama, announced that Sri Lanka has secured an export income of USD 9 billion in the first six months of this year. He also highlighted that investment...
2024-08-21 8:24 pm
The Scroll of Memorandum detailing the successful conclusion of the Esala Perahera hands over to the President
Government Pledges Full Support to Promote Sri Dalada Perahara as South Asia’s Premier Religious Festival. The Diyawadana Nilame of Sri Dalada Maligawa Pradeep Nilanga Dela, handed over...
2024-08-21 9:47 am
President Wickremesinghe’s Two Years of Triumph in Overcoming the Crisis
“Two Years of Resilience and Success through Adversity”: 29 Cabinet Ministries Supporting the President. Over the past two years, President Ranil Wickremesinghe has made significant strides...
2024-08-21 9:44 am
Around 35,000 Students Visit the President’s House in the Last Two Years
Students Explore Educational Landmarks in Colombo, Including the Presidential Secretariat, Port City, Central Bank, and Parliament. Over the past two years, approximately 35,000 schoolchildren have...
2024-08-21 9:43 am
Sri Lanka Seeks Economic Cooperation Agreements from Japan to India, Aiming for Closer Integration with India
Vision’ Statement Highlights Indo-Sri Lanka Historical Cooperation, Paving the Way for Future Close Relations. India’s Efforts to Strengthen the Global South Commendable – Says...
2024-08-18 12:24 pm
Judge R. M. Sobitha Rajakaruna Appointed Acting President of the Court of Appeal
President Ranil Wickremesinghe has appointed Justice R. M. Sobitha Rajakaruna as the Acting President of the Court of Appeal. Court of Appeal Justice Rajakaruna took oaths this morning (16) before the...
2024-08-17 9:17 am
With law and order re-established in July 2022, citizens will have the opportunity to elect a President on September 21, 2024
It is the responsibility of the relevant institutions to ensure that elections are conducted freely and independently. A robust drug control agency. We must not allow criminal organizations or...
2024-08-15 6:51 pm
Relief for Personal Income Tax Expected Soon, President Announces at University Lecturers’ Conference
Agreements with International Community for the Economic Recovery Cannot Be Violated. Education Sector Must Be Transformed to Align with National Economic Goals. Sri Lanka to Become a Regional...
2024-08-15 6:47 pm
Relief for Personal Income Tax Expected Soon, President Announces at University Lecturers’ Conference
Agreements with International Community for the Economic Recovery Cannot Be Violated. Education Sector Must Be Transformed to Align with National Economic Goals. Sri Lanka to Become a Regional...
2024-08-15 8:19 am
With law and order re-established in July 2022, citizens will have the opportunity to elect a President on September 21, 2024
It is the responsibility of the relevant institutions to ensure that elections are conducted freely and independently. A robust drug control agency. We must not allow criminal organizations or...
2024-08-14 1:07 pm
TRCSL Grants Licence to Starlink Lanka for Satellite Broadband Services
The Telecommunications Regulatory Commission of Sri Lanka (TRCSL) has officially issued a Telecommunications Service Provider Licence to Starlink Lanka (Private) Limited under Section 17B of the Sri Lanka...
2024-08-14 1:06 pm
Another $590,000 Received by the “Children of Gaza Fund” Officially Handed Over to the Palestinian Government
An additional sum of US$ 590,000 has been received by the “Children of Gaza Fund,” which was established by President Ranil Wickremesinghe to provide for the basic needs of children displaced...
2024-08-09 8:51 am
National Program to Develop 100,000 km of road to be completed with New Budget Allocation – State Minister for Rural Road Development Sivanesathurai Santhirakanthan
State Minister for Rural Road Development Sivanesathurai Santhirakanthan, announced that the final phase of the national program to develop 100,000 km of road is expected to be completed with funding from...
2024-08-07 9:52 am
Sri Lanka Commits to Achieving SDGs and Net Zero by 2040
Sri Lanka Aims to Lead South Asia in Achieving Sustainable Development Goals. Confidence in Bangladesh’s Recovery Remains High. Legislation for International University on Climate Change to Be...
2024-08-07 9:49 am
President attends religious observances at Sri Naga Vihara, Jaffna
President Ranil Wickremesinghe, currently in Jaffna, visited Sri Naga Viharaya, Jaffna yesterday evening (02) and received blessings by participating in religious observances. Upon arriving at the sacred...
2024-08-03 2:35 pm