Cabinet Extends Rice Importation Permit Until January 10, 2025
The Cabinet of Ministers has approved an extension of the rice importation permit until January 10, 2025, during a meeting
Sri Lanka Approves Long-Term Contract for Murban Crude Oil Purchase
The Sri Lankan government has approved a long-term contract for the purchase of six Murban crude oil tankers during the
Sri Lanka Reports First Case of Rare Genetic Disorder
Sri Lanka has reported its first-ever case of Congenital Methemoglobinemia, a rare genetic disorder that causes the skin to appear
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