Cabinet approves 150-passenger ferry for Delft–Jaffna route
The Cabinet has approved a ferry carrying about 150 passengers for the Delft–Jaffna sea route under the Praja Shakthi National Programme.
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Cabinet approves digital communication links for 350 courts
The Cabinet of Ministers has approved a proposal to provide official digital communication facilities to 350 courts under the e-Court programme.
Health Minister denies widespread medicine shortage
Health Minister Nalinda Jayatissa said there is no overall problem with medicine supplies, after reports of shortages at Apeksha Hospital in Maharagama.
Cabinet approves Rs. 1.61 billion to print 2027 school textbooks
The Cabinet has approved contracts worth Rs. 1,614.69 million for 21 printers to produce 421 textbooks and modules for free distribution in…
Cabinet approves Rs. 91.2 million Colombo traffic study
The Cabinet has approved a Rs. 91.21 million feasibility study on easing traffic around Lotus Junction and two Colombo highway links.
Cabinet approves 1,050 official email accounts for 350 courts
Cabinet has approved 1,050 official email accounts for 350 courts, plus voice-to-text and video conferencing, under the e-Court project.
Cabinet approves visa-free travel agreement with Thailand
Cabinet has approved signing a visa exemption agreement with Thailand for holders of ordinary passports, allowing stays of up to 30 days.
SLBFE warns of fake SMS offering jobs in Israel
The Sri Lanka Bureau of Foreign Employment has warned job seekers about fraudulent text messages sent in its name offering work in…
Elderly to make up over 24% of Sri Lankans by 2041
More than one in four Sri Lankans will be aged 60 or over by 2041, Minister Upali Panilage told Parliament on Tuesday.
Anti-terrorism and Sri Lanka Cricket Bills presented to Parliament
Two Bills, one to replace the Prevention of Terrorism Act and one to restructure Sri Lanka Cricket, had their First Reading in…