Cabinet Approves Compensation for Farmers Affected by Floods
The Cabinet of Ministers has approved compensation of Rs. 100,000 per hectare for farmers cultivating paddy, corn, potato, big onion,
Public Sector Salary Hike Promised for 2025, Says Minister
The Minister of Labour and Deputy Minister of Economic Development, Prof. Anil Jayantha, announced today (24) that a salary increase
Weather Update: Showers Expected in Parts of Uva and Southern Regions
The Department of Meteorology forecasts showers or thundershowers in parts of Uva Province, as well as in the Hambantota, Rathnapura,
Dubai Selected as Neutral Venue for India’s Matches in 2025 ICC Champions Trophy
The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) has confirmed Dubai as the neutral venue for India’s matches in next year’s ICC Champions
President Biden Commutes Sentences of 37 Federal Death Row Inmates
US President Joe Biden has commuted the sentences of 37 federal death row inmates, replacing their death penalties with life
Sri Lanka Air Force Set to Reintroduce Upgraded Kfir Fighter Jets
The Sri Lanka Air Force (SLAF) is preparing to enhance its operational capabilities with the addition of an overhauled and
Sri Lanka Prepares for Critical Mutual Evaluation on Money Laundering and Terrorism Financing
A high-level meeting to discuss preparations for Sri Lanka’s upcoming Mutual Evaluation (ME) by the Asia/Pacific Group on Money Laundering
Sri Lanka’s Exports in November 2024 Show Marginal Growth, Driven by Services
Sri Lanka’s total exports for November 2024, encompassing both merchandise and services, reached US$ 1,269.33 million, reflecting a slight increase
CEB Connects Wagawatta Grid Substation to National Grid
The Ceylon Electricity Board (CEB) has successfully connected the newly constructed Wagawatta Grid Substation to Sri Lanka’s national grid. This
Public Hearings on Electricity Tariff Revision to Begin on December 27
The Public Utilities Commission of Sri Lanka (PUCSL) has announced that oral sessions to gather public opinions on the proposed