Cabinet Decisions - 08.10.2024

The United States has committed to providing essential support to strengthen Sri Lanka’s economy. In a meeting held today (October 8) at the Presidential Secretariat, Mrs. Julie J. Chung, the US Ambassador to Sri Lanka, announced that support would be...

Over 9,000 incidents related to cybercrime activities have been reported between August and September this year, the Sri Lanka Computer Emergency Readiness Team (SLCERT) said. SLCERT engineer Charuka Damunupola told that there has been a significant increase in cybercriminal activities,...

A female student (15 Years) from Colombo International School (CIS) fell to her death from the observation deck of the Lotus Tower this afternoon, Colombo, police said, police said. Police added that a pair of shoes and a school bag...

The Intertropical Convergence Zone (where winds from the Northern Hemisphere and Southern Hemisphere converge) is affecting the island’s weather. Showers or thundershowers will occur at most places in the island during the afternoon or night. Heavy showers above 100 mm are likely at...

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 of these institutions should refrain from making any administrative decisions during this...

Following the appointment as the new President, the Chiefs of Defence Forces paid a traditional courtesy call on President Anura Kumara Dissanayake today (04) at the Presidential Secretariat. Accordingly, Chief of Defence Staff General Shavendra Silva, Army Commander Lieutenant General...

Indian External Affairs Minister, Dr. S. Jaishankar, who arrived in Sri Lanka this morning (04) on a one-day official visit, met with President Anura Kumara Dissanayake at the Presidential Secretariat this afternoon. At the outset, the visiting External Affairs Minister...