Legislative measures will be taken to address the issues faced by Veddas- the indigenous community in Sri Lanka in the next three months
A discussion organized by the Ministry of Environment on the progress of the Parliamentary bill prepared to ensure the rights of indigenous community and to resolve existing legal issues regarding their fundamental rights was held at the Parliament Complex with the participation of Prime Minister Dr. Harini Amarasuriya yesterday (22).
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Recent News
British High Commissioner Meets Speaker of Parliament Dr. Jagath Wickramaratne
The British High Commissioner to Sri Lanka, His Excellency Andrew Patrick, met with the Speaker of Parliament of Sri Lanka, Dr. Jagath Wickramaratne, at the Parliamentary premises recently.
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Defence Adviser to Australian High Commission in Colombo calls on Commander of the Navy
The Defence Adviser to the Australian High Commission in Colombo, Colonel Amanda Johnston paid a courtesy call on the Commander of the Sri Lanka Navy, Vice Admiral Kanchana Banagoda at the Navy Headquarters yesterday. (22)
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Weather Forecast
Showers will occur at times in Uva province and in Ampara, Batticaloa, Matale, Nuwara-Eliya, Hambantota and Matara districts. Several spells of showers may occur in Northern and North-Central provinces and in Trincomalee district.
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Ensuring Food Security, a Key Policy of the Current Government
Government Prioritizes Comprehensive Data System to Guarantee Food Security
Ensuring Rice Availability for Consumption and Essential Industries such as poultry, egg production and beer manufacturing
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Withdrawn of the flood warning - Irrigation Department
Flood warnings issued by the Hydrology and Disaster Management Division of the Irrigation Department from 19th of January for the following rivers are hereby withdrawn.
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A country cannot progress through laws and regulations alone - President
Protecting and safeguarding the Buddhist tradition for future generations is everyone's responsibility
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Legislative measures will be taken to address the issues faced by Veddas- the indigenous community in Sri Lanka in the next three months
A discussion organized by the Ministry of Environment on the progress of the Parliamentary bill prepared to ensure the rights of indigenous community and to resolve existing legal issues regarding the...
Defence Adviser to Australian High Commission in Colombo calls on Commander of the Navy
The Defence Adviser to the Australian High Commission in Colombo, Colonel Amanda Johnston paid a courtesy call on the Commander of the Sri Lanka Navy, Vice Admiral Kanchana Banagoda at the Navy Headqu...
Weather Forecast
Showers will occur at times in Uva province and in Ampara, Batticaloa, Matale, Nuwara-Eliya, Hambantota and Matara districts. Several spells of showers may occur in Northern and North-Central provin...
Ensuring Food Security, a Key Policy of the Current Government
Government Prioritizes Comprehensive Data System to Guarantee Food Security
Ensuring Rice Availability for Consumption and Essential Industries such as poultry, egg production and beer manu...
District News
The famous Nuwara Eliya Post Office is full of tourists
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Traffic on the Batticaloa-Polonnaruwa main road temporarily suspended
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Parliament
British High Commissioner Meets Speaker of Parliament Dr. Jagath Wickramaratne
The British High Commissioner to Sri Lanka, His Excellency Andrew Patrick, met with the Speaker of P...
Ambassador of Saudi Arabia to Sri Lanka Meets Hon. Speaker of Parliament Dr. Jagath Wickramaratne
The Ambassador of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia to Sri Lanka, His Excellency Khalid Hamoud Nas...
Cabinet Decisions
Cabinet Decisions
Cabinet Decisions taken at 2024.01.20
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Cabinet Decisions
Cabinet Decisions taken at 06-01-2025
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Features
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Maximizing Tourism Potential: Exploring Growth Strategies at the Sri Lanka Economic Summit
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26th Presidential Export Awards Ceremony on February 7 at BMICH
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Update on global respiratory disease spread
As you may have already seen social media reports indicating an increase in respiratory illnesses in northern China, particularly among children, we wish to keep you informed on the real facts.
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Art & Cultural
Minister of Buddhasasana, Religious and Cultural Affairs of Sri Lanka visits holy city of Madinah
Minister of Buddhasasana, Religious and Cultural Affairs of Sri Lanka, Prof. Hiniduma Sunil ...
Foreign
Statement on the Recent Ceasefire Agreement in Gaza
Sri Lanka welcomes the recent ceasefire agreement in Gaza.
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Trump promises blizzard of executive orders on first day of presidency
On the eve of his return to the White House, President-elect Donald Trump promised to sign a...
Sports
Star spinner makes sharp rise in the latest ICC Men's Rankings
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Australia Tour of Sri Lanka 2025
Sri Lanka Cricket wishes to announce that the upcoming Australia Tour of Sri Lanka 2025 will see two...
