Finance Minister Mangala Samaraweera enters parliament with the Budget for 2019
The proposed Budget for the year 2019 will be presented today Read More »
Suspect arrested with a stolen diamond worth over Rs. 5 Bn
Sri Lankan authorities, on Tuesday, arrested a suspect with a stolen diamond worth Sri Lankan Rupees 5 billion. Read More »
Budget 2019
Parliament began its session today (05) at 14:02, Speaker Karu Jayasuriya has assumed his seat and the parliamentary session is currently underway. Read More »
Mangala proposes loan scheme for newly married couples
The Government today proposed a "home sweet home" loan scheme for young, newly married couples. Read More »
Government assures solution to estate pay issue
The Government today assured a solution to the estate pay issue. Read More »
Norway to provide NOK 60 million for mine action in Sri Lanka
The Norwegian Government is providing NOK 60 million over a period of three years for mine action in Sri Lanka. Read More »
Agrahara for all retired state workers with Rs. 650 m from Budget today
National Insurance Trust Fund (NITF) expects an allocation of Rs. 650 million for its ‘Agrahara’ insurance from the Budget to make the scheme available to all retired state sector employees. Read More »