From Constable to IGP : Who is Priyantha Weerasooriya?
Senior Deputy Inspector General Priyantha Weerasooriya, a veteran of the Sri Lanka Police with a career spanning 36-years, was appointed Acting Inspector General of Police (IGP) in September 2024, becoming the first officer in the 158-year history of the force…
New Commissioner General of Buddhist Affairs appointed
The Cabinet has approved the appointment of R.M. Gamini Senarathne as Commissioner General of Buddhist Affairs. Senarathne, a special grade officer in the Sri Lanka Administrative Service, currently serves as Secretary to the Provincial Ministry of Agriculture, Agricultural Production Marketing,…
Sri Lanka to explore floating solar power development
The Cabinet has approved plans to begin developing floating solar power projects as part of the country’s renewable energy expansion. Under the Renewable Energy Resources Development Plan 2026–2030, several reservoirs have been identified as suitable for generating an estimated 3,000…
Cabinet nod for ‘Healthy Food – Happy Life’ National Media Mission
The Cabinet has approved the launch of the Healthy Food – Happy Life National Media Mission, a health promotion program aimed at improving nutrition among Sri Lankans. Health and Media Minister Nalinda Jayatissa said the initiative, jointly organized by the…
Sri Lanka officially recognizes India’s Sabarimala pilgrimage
The Cabinet has approved the recognition of the annual pilgrimage by Sri Lankan devotees to the Sabarimala Ayyappan Temple in Kerala, India, as a government-accepted sacred pilgrimage. Cabinet Spokesperson Minister Nalinda Jayatissa said more than 15,000 Sri Lankans travel to…
Govt advances plans for Hydrogen Economy
Sri Lanka is moving forward with plans to develop a hydrogen economy as part of its efforts to reduce carbon emissions and diversify its energy mix. The Ministry of Power and Energy has identified green hydrogen as a viable alternative…
Sri Lanka to continue trade exhibition subsidy for Ceylon Tea
The Cabinet has approved the continuation of a 50% trade exhibition subsidy scheme for Ceylon Tea exporters, aimed at helping them find new international buyers and promote the Ceylon Tea brand globally. The Sri Lanka Tea Board has implemented the…
Sri Lanka to digitally map rubber lands to meet EU rules
The Sri Lankan Cabinet has approved a proposal to create a digital system for mapping and registering rubber lands in response to new European Union Deforestation Regulation (EUDR) requirements for rubber exports. The EU, a key market for Sri Lankan…
Annual Perseid meteor shower to peak tonight
The annual Perseid meteor shower will be visible in Sri Lanka, peaking tonight and into early tomorrow morning, according to Astrophysicist Gihan Weerasekara. Addressing the media, Gihan Weerasekara said that 100 meteors per hour are expected to be seen, given…
India and Oman conclude trade deal negotiations
Negotiations for a comprehensive trade deal between India and Oman, which commenced in 2023, have been concluded. “India-Oman CEPA negotiations have been concluded,” Minister of State for Commerce and Industry Jitin Prasada informed Rajya Sabha in a written reply this…