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Speaker endorses certificate on two Bills

Sri Lanka, Aug. 28 -- Speaker Dr. Jagath Wickramaratne endorsed the certification on the Samurdhi (Amendment) Bill and the Rubber Control (Amendment) Bill in accordance with Article 79 of the Constitu... Read More


Cabinet Decisions

Sri Lanka, Aug. 28 -- Decisions taken at the meeting of Cabinet Ministers on August 25: Project to foster sustainable economic recovery through advanced biodiversity and sustainable waste management ... Read More


Opposition forming broad alliance for country's sake - Sajith

Sri Lanka, Aug. 28 -- Opposition Leader Sajith Premadasa said that broad alliances which are being formed by the political parties in the Opposition will not target personal or political objectives bu... Read More


Sri Lanka to sign global framework to combat IUU fishing

Sri Lanka, Aug. 28 -- The Government has decided to sign a regional action plan for the prevention, discouragement and elimination of Illegal, Unreported and unregulated (IUU) fishing, aimed at restor... Read More


Today's Exchange Rates - August 28, 2025

Sri Lanka, Aug. 28 -- The Central Bank of Sri Lanka has released the latest data on key financial ratios and economic indicators as of August 28, 2025. This information provides insights into the coun... Read More


Minister Wijepala Confirms Plans for Special Courts to Punish Criminals

Sri Lanka, Aug. 28 -- Public Security Minister Ananda Wijepala announced that steps are being taken to establish special courts to expedite trials against organized criminals. Speaking at a media bri... Read More


Opposition Leader Calls for Tariff Relief in Talks with US Delegation

Sri Lanka, Aug. 28 -- Opposition Leader Sajith Premadasa met with a delegation from the United States House Democracy Partnership (HDP) at Parliament today (27), with U.S. Ambassador Julie Chung also ... Read More


UGC releases University cut off marks, 42,172 students secure admission

Sri Lanka, Aug. 27 -- The University Grants Commission (UGC) announced that 42,172 students have secured admission to State universities for the 2024/2025 academic year, based on the results of the 20... Read More


Indian Naval Academy wins elite title at Commandant's Cup Sailing Regatta

Sri Lanka, Aug. 27 -- The Indian Naval Academy emerged champions of the prestigious Cup Championship, with Pakistan Naval Academy and the Sri Lanka Navy clinching second and third places as the Comman... Read More


Combined timetable for long distance SLTB, private buses

Sri Lanka, Aug. 27 -- Sri Lanka Transport Board (SLTB) and private bus operators in Sri Lanka began running on a single, combined timetable for long-distance routes. The National Transport Commission... Read More