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The IMF said Sri Lankan authorities have formulated an initial roadmap to ease restrictions on motor vehicle imports by 2025.  This plan will commence with public passenger and special purpose vehicles in the third quarter of 2024, followed by goods...

State Minister for Home Affairs, Mr. Ashoka Priyantha, announced that the Grama Niladhari Service Constitution has been approved by the Public Service Commission following the approval of the Cabinet Ministers. He also mentioned that the new constitution allows for necessary...

The distribution of scholarships from the President’s Fund will commence on June 19, under the chairmanship of the President. President Ranil Wickremesinghe emphasized that all governors should actively ensure the efficient implementation of the government’s welfare programs and promptly deliver...

Secretary General of the South Asian Association for Regional Cooperation (SAARC), Golam Sarwar, visited Sri Lanka from 10-14 June 2024. During the visit, Secretary General Sarwar paid courtesy calls on President Ranil Wickremesinghe, Minister of Foreign Affairs Ali Sabry and...

The Cabinet has approved the introduction of amendments to the Penal Code criminalizing all forms of sexual harassment and sexual harassment, including sexual harassment and sexual harassment in public places. The clearance of the Attorney General has been received for...

Foreign Minister Ali Sabry who is currently in Russia to participate in the BRICS 2024 Foreign Ministerial Session with developing countries had a bilateral meeting with Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov on the 10th, During the meeting, the two Foreign...

The Expert Committee to make recommendations to commemorate those who died as a result of the armed conflict, political unrest, or civil disturbances in Sri Lanka during the period 1983-2009 as a means of healing and reconciliation among communities, handed...

Justice, Prison Affairs and Constitutional Reforms Minister Dr. Wijeyadasa Rajapakshe announced plans to enact approximately 15 crucial laws in the upcoming weeks. Highlighting progress, he noted that over the past 18 months, around 75 bills have been introduced and approved...

Committee of Inquiry to be chaired by Ms. A.N.J. De Alwis, Retired Judge of the High Court. Report on the findings due by September 15, 2024. President Ranil Wickremesinghe has appointed a Committee of Inquiry to investigate the actions taken...