Sri Lanka News - The Official Government News Portal of Sri Lanka
WEBThe Government official news portal is maintains by the New Media Unit of the Department of Government Information and it was titled "news.lk" and commenced in mid1996 and release to Internet from March 01st, 1997.
Media Releases (124) - news.lk
WEBMedia Release. Prabashini Deshabandu July 04, 2024. It has been brought to the attention of the Government that one Chamindra Dayan Lenawa has filed an Application in the Supreme Court under and in terms of Articles 126 read with Articles 12 (1), 82 (6), 3, 4, 118 and 125 of the Constitution of the Democratic Socialist Republic of Sri Lanka ...
Implementation of ‘Aswesuma’ Social Welfare Benefit Programme
WEBAugust 02, 2023. Implementation of ‘Aswesuma’ Social Welfare Benefit Programme. Decisions taken by the Cabinet of Ministers on 31.07.2023. Concurrence of the Cabinet of Ministers was decided to be granted for the following programme presented by the Hon. President in relation to the payment of benefits with immediate effect under the ...
Online system to request Birth, Marriage, and Death Certificates
WEBAug 6, 2021 · This facility has been introduced to reduce difficulties in requesting copies of Birth, Marriage, and death certificates during the ongoing COVID pandemic crisis. Accordingly, the system can be accessed at rgd.gov.lk. using a mobile device or desktop computer while the relevant payments can be made online using Master or Visa cards.
Check your name in the electoral register - Department of …
WEBSep 6, 2019 · Email. The Elections Department today requested the people to ensure that their names were in the 2019 electoral register.It said the people could also check the inclusion of their names with the respective Grama Niladhari or by visiting the Elections Department website.In case of any discrepancy, people …
The Sinhala and Tamil New Year Customs and rituals
WEBApr 7, 2015 · According to the Sinhala calendar, Sri Lankans begin celebrating 'Aluth Avurudu' in Sinhala and 'Puththandu' in Tamil, in the month of Bak when the sun moves from the Meena Rashiya to the Mesha Rashiya. The name 'Bak' is derived from the Sanskrit word 'bhagya' meaning 'fortunate'. The month of …
New Educational Reforms to be introduced in 2024 – Minister of ...
WEBDec 7, 2023 · New Educational Reforms to be introduced in 2024 – Minister of Education Susil Premajayantha. December 07, 2023. Minister of Education Susil Premajayantha, announced that the commencement of the pilot program for the implementation of the new educational reforms across all grades is scheduled for the upcoming year.
The Central Bank of Sri Lanka Further Reduces Policy Interest Rates
WEBJul 24, 2024 · The Monetary Policy Board of the Central Bank of Sri Lanka, at its meeting held on 23 July 2024, decided to reduce the Standing Deposit Facility Rate (SDFR) and the Standing Lending Facility Rate (SLFR) of the Central Bank by 25 basis points (bps) to 8.25 per cent and 9.25 per cent, respectively. The Board arrived at this decision following a ...
A transparent system to select new Samurdhi beneficiaries.
WEBFeb 15, 2021 · A transparent system has been introduced to select new Samurdhi beneficiaries and a new circular has been released in this regard. Samurdhi benefits will be given from March 1st onwards.’. The Government has decided to introduce a new system to choose the Samurdhi beneficiaries. The said system will not be politicized but transparent.
Cabinet Decisions - 16.01.2023 - Department of Government …
WEBCabinet Decisions - 16.01.2023. January 17, 2023. Decisions Taken by the Cabinet of Ministers on 16.01.2023. 1. Establishment of the International Trade Office. The Cabinet has approved the establishment of the International Trade Office on 03.10.2022. It is. Planned to establish this office under the Ministry of Finance, Economic Stabilization ...