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Laws to prevent export of scrap metal affecting local industry

Sri Lanka, April 1 -- The Government has granted approval to enact legal provisions to prevent the export of scrap metal in a manner that harms local industries, with the aim of protecting domestic ma... Read More


Fuel allowance for officials to be based on March 1 prices

Sri Lanka, April 1 -- With the aim of managing public expenditure during the energy crisis, the Cabinet has approved the payment of the fuel allowance granted to Ministers, MPs and public officials ba... Read More


Rs.2 Mn assistance for teens leaving institutional care

Sri Lanka, April 1 -- The Government has granted approval to provide financial assistance of up to Rs.2 million per beneficiary for housing support to young people leaving institutional care and famil... Read More


Free tourist visas for six months to passport holders from 39 countries

Sri Lanka, April 1 -- Sri Lanka is to grant free tourist visas for six months to passport holders from 39 countries.Beaches & Islands Approval for the initiative was granted at the Cabinet meeting he... Read More


Digital Communication, Collaboration Platform for State sector approved

Sri Lanka, April 1 -- The Government has approved the implementation of a 'Digital Communication and Collaboration Platform' for all State sector employees.The initiative, valued at an estimated inves... Read More


Formal, cyclical annual transfer procedures now - Minister

Sri Lanka, April 1 -- The Government has established formal, cyclical annual transfer procedures and is currently implementing it to ensure systematic transfers, prevent long-term stays at one station... Read More


2025 A/L Exam results released

Sri Lanka, April 1 -- The results of the 2025 GCE Advanced Level Examination have been released online, the Department of Examinations announced. Candidates can check their results by entering the co... Read More


Fishing vessel with suspected narcotics brought to Dikowita Harbor by Navy

Sri Lanka, April 1 -- A local multi-day fishing vessel seized while transporting sacks suspected to contain narcotics was escorted to the Dikowita Fisheries Harbor today (01) following a special opera... Read More


Education Ministry guidance to beat the heat

Sri Lanka, March 31 -- The Education, Higher Education and Vocational Education Ministry has issued a series of recommendations to conduct school activities safely in view of the current dry weather c... Read More


Govt. implements proactive fuel management measures

Sri Lanka, March 31 -- The Sri Lankan Government has implemented coordinated measures across key sectors to ensure uninterrupted operations in response to the ongoing conflict in the Middle East and i... Read More