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National Steering Committee to oversee education reforms appointed

Sri Lanka, March 24 -- The Cabinet Ministers has approved the appointment of a National Steering Committee for Education Reforms to ensure the continuous implementation and proper regulation of the on... Read More


Expert committee appointed to prepare framework for energy economy development

Sri Lanka, March 24 -- The Cabinet Ministers has approved the appointment of an expert committee to prepare a national framework for developing the energy economy, in line with the Government's plans ... Read More


Rs. 750 mn allocated to continue concessional loan scheme for young entrepreneurs

Sri Lanka, March 24 -- The Government has decided to continue the concessional loan scheme introduced to create new entrepreneurs, with Rs. 750 million allocated in the 2026 Budget to further implemen... Read More


Cabinet approves programme to accelerate QR-based digital payments

Sri Lanka, March 24 -- The Cabinet Ministers has approved a new programme to accelerate the implementation of QR-based digital payments as part of the Government's efforts to promote the digital econo... Read More


Thundershowers forecast for parts of the country tomorrow

Sri Lanka, March 24 -- The Department of Meteorology has issued a weather forecast tomorrow (March 25), warning of showers and thundershowers in certain areas of the country. Showers or thundershower... Read More


Assets worth over Rs. 30 Mn frozen in drug probe

Sri Lanka, March 24 -- The Illegal Assets Investigation Division has frozen properties and financial assets worth over Rs. 30 million linked to suspected drug trafficking activities. Police said the ... Read More


A/L 2026 registration begins

Sri Lanka, March 24 -- The Examinations Department has officially announced that applications for the General Certificate of Education (Advanced Level) Examination 2026 will be accepted online from Ma... Read More


Opposition seeks intervention of foreign institutions to ensure law and order in Sri Lanka

Sri Lanka, March 24 -- A group of Opposition politicians, including Opposition Leader Sajith Premadasa, SLPP National Organiser Namal Rajapaksa and former President Ranil Wickremesinghe have sought th... Read More


Bhutan Civil Aviation Director General visits Sri Lanka

Sri Lanka, March 24 -- The Director General of Civil Aviation of the Bhutan Civil Aviation Authority, Kinley Wangchuk, paid a courtesy visit to Capt. Daminda Rambukwella, Director General of Civil Avi... Read More


Court of Appeal dismisses SriLankan Airlines' writ petition over salary cuts

Sri Lanka, March 24 -- A writ application filed by SriLankan Airlines Limited, challenging the determination of the Assistant Commissioner of Labour relating to salary reductions implemented in 2020 d... Read More