Transparency and governance reforms key to attracting manufacturers to Sri Lanka - US Ambassador
The United States Ambassador to Sri Lanka Julie Chung states that if the new government can strengthen the investment climate, implement anti-corruption measures, and strengthen business-friendly governance...
2024-10-31 10:10 pm
Board meetings of statutory bodies and govt institutions suspended
Prime Minister’s Secretary Pradeep Saputantri announced that steps have been taken to suspend the board meetings of statutory bodies and other government institutions. He stated that the heads...
2024-10-07 2:14 pm
Colombo receives highest rainfall in last 24hrs
The Department of Meteorology announces that the Colombo District has received the highest rainfall within the period from 08.30 a.m. on Sunday (06) to 07.00 a.m. today (07). The amount of rainfall received...
2024-10-07 2:12 pm
Easter attacks: Former SIS chief assures full compensation payment within today
The Legal Counsel of former Director of the State Intelligence Service (SIS) Nilantha Jayawardena has informed the Supreme Court that the arrears of the compensation his client was ordered to pay pertaining...
2024-10-07 2:12 pm
NIE Director and school teacher further remanded over scholarship exam paper ‘leak’
The Director of the Planning Division of the National Institute of Education (NIE) in Maharagama and the school teacher, who were arrested by the Criminal Investigations Department (CID) over the Grade...
2024-10-07 2:11 pm
World Bank signs additional $200M to support Sri Lanka’s economic reforms
The World Bank and the Government of Sri Lanka today signed the Second Resilience, Stability, and Economic Turnaround (RESET) Development Policy Operation (DPO) for $200 million. This is the second operation...
2024-10-07 2:10 pm
“President Anura Dissanayake, With deepest affection, I entrust to you “the beloved child of Sri Lanka”- President Ranil Wickremesinghe.
In a special address, President Ranil Wickremesinghe expressed his deep gratitude to the people of Sri Lanka for the mandate granted during the 21st presidential election. He acknowledged that, in accordance...
2024-09-22 9:27 pm
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