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GAVI commends Sri Lanka's Immunization Programme

Sri Lanka, March 8 -- The Global Alliance for Vaccines and Immunization (GAVI) has commended the National Immunization Programme in Sri Lanka. GAVI Director of Middle-Income Countries, Adriana Jimene... Read More


Govt ready to act on COPF's report: PM

Sri Lanka, March 7 -- Office Assistant - Grade 1 increased by 29.53% up to Rs. 188,827: Deputy Governor increased by 76.97% up to Rs. 1.7 Mn: Prime Minister Dinesh Gunawardena yesterday said that the... Read More


Refrain from baseless accusations against Govt. officials in this House-Speaker to MPs

Sri Lanka, March 6 -- Speaker of the Parliament Mahinda Yapa Abeywardena yesterday stressed that all Members of Parliament should refrain from making baseless accusations in this House on government o... Read More


Lankans should never travel abroad for work under tourist visas FM Sabry

Sri Lanka, March 6 -- Foreign Affairs Minister Ali Sabry said in Parliament yesterday that people should never attempt to travel abroad for work under tourist visas. He was responding to a query by K... Read More


Sri Lanka to join US-led International Counter Ransomware Initiative

Sri Lanka, March 6 -- Sri Lanka has decided to join a US-led International Counter Ransomware Initiative. The Cabinet of Ministers approved the joint proposal forwarded by President Ranil Wickremesin... Read More


Land Mangement Trust to allocate land for investors

Sri Lanka, March 6 -- Cabinet approval has been granted to establish a Land Management Trust for allocation of lands owned by the government and affiliated institutions to investors, Cabinet Spokesman... Read More


Measures to set up a museum in Seethawaka

Sri Lanka, March 6 -- The government has taken measures to set up a museum in Seethawaka. The Cabinet of Ministers approved the combined proposal forwarded by Prime Minister Dinesh Gunawardena as Pub... Read More


Measures to build capacity of health sector professionals

Sri Lanka, March 1 -- The Health Ministry has taken measures to improve training system of country's healthcare sector to the proficient level to meet the international standard. With this in view, a... Read More


Internat'l Gita Mahotsav tribute

Sri Lanka, March 1 -- Buddhasasana, Religious and Cultural Affairs Minister Vidura Wickramanayaka said that all necessary arrangements are made to hold the International Gita Mahotsav at Nelum Pokuna ... Read More


Parate executions suspended till December 15

Sri Lanka, Feb. 28 -- Cabinet approval has been granted to suspend the procedure to acquire properties whose loans are not paid off by the banks, up to December 15, 2024 and also to amend section 4 of... Read More