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Sri Lanka Squad for Women’s Asia Cup 2024  

The Cricket Selection Committee selected the following 15-member national squad to take part in the Women’s T20 Asia Cup 2024. The Honorable Minister of Sports and Youth Affairs, Harin Fernando, approved the squad. The Women’s Asia Cup will commence on...

Public Sector Resilience: Employee Stability amid Challenges over Past Two Year

State Minister for Home Affairs, Ashoka Priyantha, emphasized that despite the challenges posed by the COVID-19 pandemic and severe economic crisis, maintaining stable public services without any employee layoffs or salary cuts is a significant achievement. He credited President Ranil...
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Free land and housing rights are given to the people covering villages, towns and plantations – The President

President Ranil Wickremesinghe announced plans to develop the Western Province into a major city accommodating approximately 05 million people. The President emphasized that the government is implementing a revolutionary program to provide freehold land and housing rights to the people...

The adjustment of water tariffs alongside the revision of electricity tariffs is currently under review

Minister of Water Supply and Estate Infrastructure Development Jeevan Thondaman, announced that the reduction of water tariffs is being studied alongside the new electricity tariff revision, with a decision expected by the end of this week. The Minister also highlighted...

President Proposes Security Measures for Presidential Candidates, former Presidents

In view of the forthcoming Presidential election, President Ranil Wickremesinghe has submitted a Cabinet paper for the approval of the Cabinet of Ministers to ensure the safety of the candidates. This proposal suggests the appointment of a committee to conduct...

Bhikshu Coordinating Centre Opens at Presidential Secretariat

President’s Economic and Social Uplift Program Receives Maha Sangha’s Blessings. Anunayake of the Malwathu Chapter, Most Venerable Niyangoda Vijithasiri Thero Emphasizes Timeliness of Institution Opening. Venerable Ananda Thero Commends Initiative amidst Contemporary Crises. In a move to ensure the Maha...

Foreign Secretary and Acting Under Secretary for Political Affairs John Bass conclude 5th Sri Lanka

The 5th Sri Lanka – USA Partnership Dialogue concluded on 12 July 2024 in Washington, D.C. The Sri Lanka delegation was led by Secretary of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs Aruni Wijewardane and the USA side was led by Acting Under...

Purchasing Managers’ Indices indicate expansions in both Manufacturing and Services activities in June 2024

Sri Lanka Purchasing Managers’ Index for Manufacturing (PMI – Manufacturing) recorded an index value of 56.6 in June 2024, indicating an expansion in manufacturing activities. All the sub-indices, except for employment, remained above the neutral threshold during the month. The expansion in New Orders...

Electricity Price Slash Promises 20% Savings on Goods and Services

Consumers Using Less than 90 Units Benefit Most from the Electricity Price Revision. Future Electricity Tariff Expected to Decrease Further in 03 years – Minister of Power and Energy, Kanchana Wijesekera. Minister of Power and Energy, Kanchana Wijesekera highlighted that...

Island-wide Newspaper Article Competition on Public Financial Management and Sri Lanka’s Future

The government has planned an island-wide newspaper article competition to educate school students about the Financial Management Bills and the Economic Transformation Bills. This initiative aims to raise awareness and engagement among the youth on these crucial topics. The theme...
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