The government has approved the establishment of a National Cyber Protection Operations Center under the guidance of the
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The Cabinet of Ministers has formally approved awarding the contract for the first stage of the much-delayed Central Express Highway (CEH)—Phase 3—to Maga Engineering (Pvt) Ltd.,
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The government is set to call for bidders at international level to reopen the Kurunchathivu (Elephant Pass – North) Saltern under a Public – Private Partnership methodology.
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Sri Lanka’s economy showed robust growth in July 2025, with both the Manufacturing and Services sectors recording strong expansions, according to the latest Purchasing Managers’ Index (PMI) reports. The Manufacturing PMI rose to 62.2 in July from 51.9 in June, reflecting broad-based expansion. New orders climbed to 67.5 and production to 66.5, driven by strong activity in textiles, apparel, and …
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The Cabinet of Ministers has granted approval to a proposal to implement the fertilizer subsidy program for farmers through a digital system.
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Speaker of House Dr. Jagath Wickramaratne today (19) confirmed in Parliament that he has received a motion of no confidence against Deputy Minister of Defence Major General Aruna Jayasekara (Retd),
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The United Nations Human Rights Office has urged Sri Lanka to take decisive steps to address past violations and ensure accountability, describing the moment as a “historic opportunity” for reform.
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The Ministry of Digital Economy has announced that digital television services in Sri Lanka will be fully implemented by 2029 under a project called DTTB (Digital Terrestrial Television Broadcasting).
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The strike action initiated by the Postal and Telecommunications Officers’ Union, together with the United Postal Trade Unions’ Front (UPTUF), will continue for the second consecutive day today (18).
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Sri Lanka’s state-owned sugar industry, primarily represented by the Pelwatte and Sevanagala sugar companies, is currently navigating a profound crisis marked by significant financial distress, unpaid dues, and operational inefficiencies. While trade unions contend that long-standing issues remain unresolved, state officials indicate that arrears owed to farmers and suppliers have been settled, with the government now focusing on new development …
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