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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...
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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...

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...

Minister Vidura Announces Return of UK-Colonial Era Antiquities, Including Tara Statue

Buddhasasana, Religious, and Cultural Affairs Minister Vidura Wickramanayake said that many antiquities taken from the country by the United Kingdom during the colonial period, including the statue of Tara, will be returned to Sri Lanka. The minister pointed out that...

Lawyer’s petition against Presidential election dismissed

The Fundamental Rights petition filed by a lawyer seeking a declaration that the Presidential election should not be held without a referendum on the 19th amendment to the Constitution, was dismissed by the Supreme Court with a Rs. 500,000 cost...

Foreign Minister to visit Romania and Poland

Foreign Minister Ali Sabry will pay official visits to Romania and Poland from 16 to 19 July 2024.  During the visit he will meet with his counterparts and other Senior Government Ministers and Officials. The Foreign Minister will also formally...

Land Rights Granted Under “Urumaya” Program, Aligned with Land Development Ordinance

This program was scheduled for implementation in 2002 and 2003. Court Halt on “Urumaya” Program Delayed Free Land Rights by 20 Years – President. President Ranil Wickremesinghe highlighted the history of the “Urumaya” program, which was initiated in 2002 and...

116,000 Scholarships under the Presidential Scholarship Program – 2024

Rs.824 Million Allocated for G.C.E. (A/L) Students. Rs.3, 600 Million for 100,000 Students from Grade 1 to Grade 11. Rs.288 Million for Student Monks and Sheela Matha. Rs.720 Million for G.C.E. (A/L) Students in ICT. Schools Not Yet Applied for...
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