China donates Rs. 5 million to the National Cadet Corps

The Chinese Embassy in Sri Lanka donated Rs. 5 million to the Defence Ministry on Wednesday (December 21) towards the development of the National Cadet Corps (NCC).



December 26 declared a Special Government Holiday

The Government of Sri Lanka has declared a special public holiday on Monday (December 26), the Ministry of Public Administration and Home Affairs said.



Sri Lanka Government to establish International Trade Office to synergize external trade

The Government of Sri Lanka decided to reorganise the existing conventional institutional set-up and establish the International Trade Office.



No term tests for primary sections of schools starting in March – Minister

Sri Lanka’s Ministry of Education has decided not to have term tests for primary sections of schools which are scheduled to start their school year in March.



We have Rs.10 Billion to conduct elections in 2023 – Election Commission

The National Election Commission has Rs.10 billion to conduct elections in 2023, Commissioner General of Elections Saman Sri Ratnayake said.



Sri Lanka’s national consumer price inflation eases to 65% in November

Sri Lanka’s National Consumer Price Index (NCPI) (LKNCPI=ECI) eased year-on-year to 65% in November after a 70.6% jump in October, the statistics department said on Wednesday.



Invite global renewable energy organizations to Sri Lanka – Erik Solheim

The Government of Sri Lanka has focused on bringing in foreign investors to Sri Lanka for climate change mitigation projects.



Liquor to be served but stores to be shut

The liquor stores island-wide will be closed on December 25, Commissioner General of Excise Department confirmed.



Energy Minister confirms electricity bills will increase from January

Electricity tariffs would definitely be increased from January 2023, Minister of Power & Energy Kanchana Wijesekera said today (December 21).



Asian Development Bank grants Rs. 8 Billion for farming families in Sri Lanka

The Asian Development Bank (ADB) has granted Rs. 8 Billion to Sri Lanka for the benefit of 1.2 million farming families, the President’s Media Division says.



Three women waiting at bus halt die after van crashes into them

Three women were killed when a van crashed into a bus halt at Bedigamuwa Junction in Narammala this morning (December 21).



Sri Lankan bank opens VOSTRO account in India

A Sri Lankan bank has opened a VOSTRO account in India with the State Bank of India, confirmed the Indian High Commission in Colombo.



Kanjipani Imran granted bail

Underworld gang leader Kanchipani Imran was released by the Colombo Magistrate’s Court on Tuesday (December 20) after he fulfilled his bail conditions.



Import restrictions on 10 items lifted

Restrictions imposed on the import of 10 items have been revoked with effect from today (December 20).



Cabinet approval granted for new Central Bank of Sri Lanka draft bill

The Cabinet of Ministers has granted approval to the new Central Bank of Sri Lanka (CBSL) Draft Bill.



Sri Lanka to introduce new visa types for Colombo Port City investors

Sri Lanka’s Cabinet of Ministers has granted approval to introduce three types of visas to investors and service providers at the Colombo Port City.