Govt to fill 8,547 job vacancies: Full list of ministries revealed
The Cabinet of Ministers has approved the recruitment of 8,547 personnel across several government ministries, provincial councils, and commissions, following recommendations from a special committee appointed to review the public service recruitment process. The committee, chaired by the Secretary to…
Govt to put 2,972 abandoned and incomplete state buildings to use
The Government has decided to repurpose nearly 3,000 abandoned or underutilized state buildings for productive use following a nationwide review by the Treasury. According to the Cabinet statement, the General Treasury, with the support of the Ministry of Public Administration,…
India grants Rs. 2.37 billion for 33 development projects in Sri Lanka’s Eastern Province
The Government of Sri Lanka and the Government of India have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to implement development projects in the Eastern Province under the Indian Multi-Sectoral Grants programme. According to the MoU, signed on April 5, 2025,…
4 new High Courts coming up in Colombo 7: Locations announced
The Cabinet of Ministers has approved a proposal to establish four new High Court premises in Colombo to strengthen the implementation of the Anti-Corruption National Action Plan (2025–2029). According to the Cabinet paper, the Ministry of Justice and National Integration…
Gold price drops below Rs. 300,000 in Sri Lanka
The price of gold in Sri Lanka has dropped below the Rs. 300,000 mark compared to recent weeks, it was reported. According to local gold merchants, the price of a 22-carat gold sovereign is now listed at Rs. 298,000. This…
Hong Kong Sixes 2025 : Schedule & Groups
Cricket fans, get ready for the fastest and most exciting cricket tournament! The upcoming season of Hong Kong Sixes 2025 will be played November 7-9. This super fun tournament is known for quick matches and lots of boundaries. After making…
How the Sri Lankan Rupee moved over the last 2 years
The Sri Lankan Rupee has depreciated further against the US Dollar today (28), crossing the Rs 300 mark for the first time since September 2024, according to the latest data from the Central Bank of Sri Lanka (CBSL). The CBSL…
US Dollar buying rate hits Rs. 300 after one year
The Sri Lankan Rupee has depreciated further against the US Dollar today (28), compared to Monday, touching the Rs. 300 mark for the first time since September 2024. According to the Central Bank of Sri Lanka, the buying rate of…
“The only fault I did was being an artist” – Gayathri Dias denies links to Padme
Actress Gayathri Dias has refuted social media claims linking her to the recently arrested underworld leader ‘Kehelbaddara Padme’. In a statement shared online, Dias dismissed the allegations as false and hurtful, saying she has no connection to any criminal figures….
SC to hear Mahindananda and Nalin Fernando’s appeals against jail term
The Supreme Court has scheduled the appeals filed by former minister Mahindananda Aluthgamage and former Lanka Sathosa Chairman Nalin Fernando, both convicted and sentenced in connection with a corruption case, to be taken up on January 20. These appeals were…