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Cabinet Decisions – 2024.07.01 

President commends Sampanhan’s Unwavering Commitment to Sri Lanka’s Territorial Integrity

President Ranil Wickremesinghe emphasized that the late leader of the Tamil National Alliance (TNA), MP R. Sampanthan, consistently advocated for Sri Lanka’s territorial integrity and held his distinct perspective on power-sharing. President Wickremesinghe noted that as show of appreciation for...
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SC rules parts of Financial Management Bill unconstitutional

The Supreme Court has determined that some clauses of the Public Financial Management Bill are inconsistent with the Constitution and can be passed only by a special majority and through a referendum, Speaker Mahinda Yapa Abeywardena announced today.

President announces June 26 debt agreement in Parliament – PMD

While delivering a speech in Parliament today, President Ranil Wickremesinghe announced that an agreement was reached on June 26 with Sri Lanka's official creditors about debt repayment, the President's Media Division (PMD) said. They said the authorised Cabinet officials have...

Nautical Institute – United Kingdom recognizes SLN officers excelled in academic studies

The Sri Lanka Branch of the Nautical Institute honoured the academic excellence of Sri Lanka Navy officers and officers from merchant marine field in a ceremony held at Wave n’ Lake Navy Hall, Welisara on 29th June. The certificate and...

WEATHER FORECAST FOR 02 JULY

Issued at 05.30 a.m. on 02 July 2024 Several spells of showers will occur in Western, Sabaragamuwa and North-western provinces and in Kandy, Nuwara-Eliya, Galle and Matara districts. Showers or thundershowers may occur at several places in Uva province and...

Navy undertakes dive to WW II shipwreck of HMS Hermes

In a remarkable dive that highlighted historical reverence, the Diving Unit of the Sri Lanka Navy on 30th June 2024 explored the sunken remains of HMS Hermes, a fascinating and historic World War II shipwreck off Batticaloa. The event, which...

SLNS Vijayabahu brings ashore critical fisherman of “Devon 5”

SLNS Vijayabahu brought the critical fisherman of “Devon 5” to the Hambantota harbour this morning (01st July). Upon arrival, he was rushed to the General Hospital, Hambantota for medical attention. The Maritime Rescue Coordination Centre (MRCC) Colombo coordinated the retrieval...

Doubling Rice Yield Achievable within Next Six harvest Seasons

Agriculture Industry Reaping Benefits of New Technology Introduction. Youth Agri Entrepreneurship Project Boosting Opportunities in Agriculture. Railway Service Utilized to Minimize Crop Damage During Transport – Secretary to the Ministry of Agriculture and Plantation Janaka Dharmakeerthi. Introduction of Fertilizer and...

Fuel prices reduced from tonight

The Ceylon Petroleum Corporation (CPC) has reduced its fuel prices with effect from tonight. Accordingly, a litre of Lanka Petrol 92 Octane Euro 4 (Rs. 355) has been reduce by Rs. 11, and its new retail price will be Rs....
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