Prime Minister Meets with ITC Executive Director to Discuss Economic Priorities
Prime Minister Dr. Harini Amarasuriya met with Ms. Pamela Rosemarie Coke-Hamilton, Executive Director of the International Trade Centre (ITC), on March 12th , at the Parliament of Sri Lanka.
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Recent News
Evening Showers Expected in Several Provinces
Showers or thundershowers will occur at several places in Western, Sabaragamuwa, Central, North-western and Southern provinces during the evening or night.
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Special IFTAR Ceremony with the Participation of the President
A special IFTAR ceremony was held this evening (14th) at Temple Trees in commemoration of the Islamic holy month of Ramadan. The event was graced by President Anura Kumara Disanayake.
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Our government has reaffirmed its commitment to breaking barriers that limit women's full participation in the economy, recognizing their vital role in national development -PM
Women play a pivotal role in Sri Lanka’s economic and social development. Yet, despite their immense contribution, structural barriers continue to limit their full participation in the economy.
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Meeting Between the President and Officials of the Ministry of Industry and Entrepreneurship Development
President Focuses on Streamlining, Integrating and Developing the Manufacturing Sector for Greater Efficiency
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The road will be closed due to maintenance work on the Kadugannawa railway line
The Sri Lanka Railways Department has issued a statement stating that the main road, located at mile marker 64, between Kadugannawa and Pilimatalawa railway stations on the main railway line, will be completely closed from 10.00 am tomorrow (15) to 6.00 am the day after tomorrow (16) for emergency maintenance work.
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Weather Forecast
Showers or thundershowers will occur at several places in Western, Sabaragamuwa and Southern provinces during the afternoon or night.
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Economy & Development
Current Affairs
Prime Minister Meets with ITC Executive Director to Discuss Economic Priorities
Prime Minister Dr. Harini Amarasuriya met with Ms. Pamela Rosemarie Coke-Hamilton, Executive Director of the International Trade Centre (ITC), on March 12th , at the Parliament of Sri Lanka.
...
Evening Showers Expected in Several Provinces
Showers or thundershowers will occur at several places in Western, Sabaragamuwa, Central, North-western and Southern provinces during the evening or night.
...
Special IFTAR Ceremony with the Participation of the President
A special IFTAR ceremony was held this evening (14th) at Temple Trees in commemoration of the Islamic holy month of Ramadan. The event was graced by President Anura Kumara Disanayake.
...
Our government has reaffirmed its commitment to breaking barriers that limit women's full participation in the economy, recognizing their vital role in national development -PM
Women play a pivotal role in Sri Lanka’s economic and social development. Yet, despite their immense contribution, structural barriers continue to limit their full participation in the economy.
...
District News
The famous Nuwara Eliya Post Office is full of tourists
The Nuwara Eliya District Media Unit states that the number of foreign tourists visiting the...
Traffic on the Batticaloa-Polonnaruwa main road temporarily suspended
The Polonnaruwa District Media Unit states that the Batticaloa-Polonnaruwa main road from Ga...
Parliament
The Committee on Public Finances approves the proposal to increase excise duty
Justify the steps taken to increase excise duty on cigarettes – Committee Chair instructs official...
Second Reading of the Appropriation Bill 2025 passed by a majority of 109 votes
The Second Reading of the Appropriation Bill for the year 2025 was passed in the Parliament today (2...
Cabinet Decisions
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Cabinet Decisions
Cabinet Decisions taken at 2025.03.10
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Cabinet Decisions
Cabinet Decisions taken at 2025.03.03
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Features
Sri Lankan Companies Shine at BioFach 2025
The Sri Lanka Export Development Board (EDB) successfully organized a country pavilion at BioFach 2025, the world’s largest annual organic trade fair, recently in Nuremberg, Germany.
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Boosting Exports : EDB Empowers Eastern Province Entrepreneurs
The Sri Lanka Export Development Board (EDB) successfully organized an awareness seminar on the New Exporter Development Programme today (18) at the Techno Park of Eastern University, Sri Lanka, in Ba...
Zero Plastic Movement and Ministry of Science and Technology join forces to address plastic pollution
In a landmark collaboration, the Ministry of Science and Technology has partnered with the Zero Plastic Movement, Sri Lanka’s largest environmental initiative, to combat the growing crisis of plastic ...
Appointment of a Member to the Right to Information Commission
Under the provisions of the Right to Information Act No 12 of 2016, the Constitutional Council calls for nominations from organizations of publishers, editors and media persons, to be recommended for ...
Art & Cultural
Sigiriya, honored with the Green Destinations Bronze Award
Sigiriya, Sri Lanka has been honored with the Green Destinations Bronze Award at ITB 2025 in Berlin....
Veteran singer Amita Wedisinghe passes away
Family members inform that veteran singer Amita Wedisinghe passed away this morning (20).
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Foreign
Fires still burning and one missing after tanker collision
Fires are still burning on an oil tanker carrying jet fuel and a cargo ship carrying highly toxic ch...
Foreign Minister Vijitha Herath Addresses 58th UNHRC Session
Vijitha Herath, Minister of Foreign Affairs of Sri Lanka, delivered a statement at the High-Level Se...
Sports
"Battle of the Maroons" begins today
The 95th annual cricket clash between Ananda College, Colombo and Nalanda College, Colombo, began a ...
Viknaraj Voxon Makes History at South Asian Cross Country Championship
Viknaraj Voxon from Talawakele has made history by winning the senior category at the South Asian Cr...
