Cabinet approves repeal of Chief of Defence Staff Act
The Cabinet of Ministers has granted approval to repeal the Chief of Defence Staff Act No. 35 of 2009. According to the government, the decision was taken at the Cabinet meeting held on 24 February 2025. As such, the draft…
Emirates suspends Dubai flights for three more days
Emirates has announced that all scheduled flights to and from Dubai will remain suspended until 11:59 p.m. UAE time on March 7 due to ongoing airspace closures across the region. In an operational update issued today, the airline said the…
“We found bodies”: SL Navy gives update on Iran warship
Several bodies suspected to be of the personnel of the Iranian vessel were found, Sri Lanka Navy spokesman Buddhika Sampath said. “Though it was beyond our waters, it is within our search and rescue region. We are the first responders…
Cabinet nod for recruitment of 15,839 public sector vacancies
The Cabinet of Ministers has approved the recruitment of 15,839 vacancies across ministries and provincial councils, following recommendations made by a committee appointed under the leadership of the Secretary to the Prime Minister to review the public service recruitment process….
President leads talks on Middle East conflict’s economic impact on SL
A discussion was held this morning (04 Mar) at the Presidential Secretariat under the leadership of President Anura Kumara Dissanayake regarding the possible impact on Sri Lanka’s economy due to the current war situation in the Middle East and the…
Cabinet approves Japanese grant of eight low-floor buses for Sri Lanka
The Cabinet of Ministers has approved a proposal to obtain eight used low‑floor buses donated by the Government of Japan to strengthen Sri Lanka’s public bus transport system. The initiative follows discussions held in February 2025 between President Anura Kumara…
Cabinet approves 04‑year plan to phase out Import Cess Tax
The Cabinet of Ministers has approved a four‑year plan to gradually remove the import cess tax imposed on selected goods, beginning in 2026 and continuing until 2029. The decision aims to reduce production costs, enhance the competitiveness of Sri Lankan…
UAE President receives phone call from President of Sri Lanka condemning Iranian attacks
UAE President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan today received a phone call from Sri Lankan President Anura Kumara Dissanayake, who condemned the blatant Iranian attacks targeting the UAE and several Arab countries. UAE media WAM reported that…
UN highlights persistent justice gaps for Women & Girls in Sri Lanka
Ahead of International Women’s Day, the United Nations in Sri Lanka has released a factsheet outlining key challenges faced by women and girls in the country. Under the theme “Rights. Justice. Action. For ALL Women and Girls”, the UN calls…
Over 100 missing after suspected submarine attack on Iranian ship off Sri Lanka – Reuters
At least 101 people are missing and 78 others have been wounded following a suspected submarine attack on an Iranian vessel off the southern coast of Sri Lanka, Reuters reported citing sources in Sri Lanka’s Navy and Defence Ministry….