WHO recognises Sri Lanka for decade-long disease elimination achievements
The World Health Organization (WHO) has presented a special citation to Sri Lanka for maintaining its malaria-free status and sustaining the elimination of maternal...
RMV expects to clear number plate backlog within six months
The Department of Motor Traffic (RMV) expects to clear the existing backlog of vehicle number plates within the next six months, Commissioner General Thushara...
Digital development units to be established in government institutions
The government has approved plans to establish digital development units in government institutions to support the implementation of Sri Lanka’s National Digital Economy Strategy...
CLA’s 22A Concerns : Govt says CLA not official Commonwealth Body
Justice Minister Harshana Nanayakkara responded in Parliament after Opposition Leader Sajith Premadasa raised concerns highlighted in Commonwealth Lawyers Association President Steven Thiru’s report on...
Rs. 173.86 million consultancy contract approved for sustainable tourism programme
The Cabinet has approved a Rs. 173.86 million consultancy services contract for a sustainable tourism sector development programme funded through a US$30 million loan...
Mandatory Road Worthiness Test proposed for passenger transport vehicles
Minister of Transport Bimal Rathnayake told Parliament today (08) that passenger transport vehicles such as buses, vans, office vans, and school vans will soon...
Dollar rate today: US Dollar selling rate steady at Rs. 332
The Sri Lankan Rupee has depreciated slightly against the US Dollar across commercial banks in Sri Lanka today (08), compared to Monday, while the...
SLTB to add 800 new buses by year‑end – Transport Minister
The Sri Lanka Transport Board (SLTB) will be strengthened with the addition of 600 new air‑conditioned buses to be imported by the end of...
SLPP’s Milinda Rajapaksha in Geneva to raise concerns over Namal’s arrest,...
Sri Lanka Podujana Peramuna (SLPP) politician Milinda Rajapaksha is in Geneva, where he says he intends to raise concerns over Sri Lanka’s proposed 22nd...
Foreign Minister discusses UN priorities with UN Resident Coordinator
Foreign Affairs, Foreign Employment and Tourism Minister Vijitha Herath met United Nations Resident Coordinator in Sri Lanka Marc-André Franche on Monday (7) to discuss...