UK Liberalizes DCTS Rules, Boosting Sri Lanka’s Apparel Exports
The United Kingdom has granted a major trade advantage to Sri Lanka’s apparel sector by further liberalising the rules under its Developing Countries Trading Scheme (DCTS), significantly strengthening Sri Lanka’s competitiveness in the UK market.
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Recent News
Plans for 2026 on the journey towards a digital economy Under President’s review
A discussion to review the progress of projects implemented under the Ministry of Digital Economy in 2025 and to examine new projects planned to be implemented under the 2026 budgetary allocations was held yesterday morning (19) at the Presidential Secretariat under the patronage of the Minister of Digital Economy, President Anura Kumara Dissanayake.
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A Teachers’ Quarters for Puttalam Velasiya Government College is to be established
We are creating an education system that is not a burden on either parents or children.
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The official Website created by students of Puttalam Zahira College was launched by the Prime Minister
The Prime Minister stated that the objective of the government is to use data and policy to provide what is best for children. Political interests or any other considerations are not important to us; what matters is, only the children.
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SLNS Suranimila departs for Maldives to participate in DOSTI XVII – 2026
SLNS Suranimila set sail on recently from the Port of Colombo to Male, Maldives, to join the Trilateral Maritime Exercise DOSTI XVII – 2026, hosted by the Maldives National Defence Force for 17th time. The vessel was ceremoniously sent off from Colombo, following traditional naval customs.
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Sri Lanka’s “Rebuilding” and “Healing” Initiatives Praised at Global Caregiver Forum 2026
Sri Lanka’s post-disaster recovery initiatives, “Rebuilding Sri Lanka” and “Healing Sri Lanka,” were commended by state leaders at the Global Caregiver Forum 2026 held in Madrid, Spain.
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Current Affairs
Plans for 2026 on the journey towards a digital economy Under President’s review
A discussion to review the progress of projects implemented under the Ministry of Digital Economy in 2025 and to examine new projects planned to be implemented under the 2026 budgetary allocations was...
A Teachers’ Quarters for Puttalam Velasiya Government College is to be established
We are creating an education system that is not a burden on either parents or children.
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The official Website created by students of Puttalam Zahira College was launched by the Prime Minister
The Prime Minister stated that the objective of the government is to use data and policy to provide what is best for children. Political interests or any other considerations are not important to us; ...
District News
Kandy Breeze Night Fest” Night Market Opens today to Boost Tourism
The Kandy Night Market, launched under the theme “Kandy Breeze Night Fest”, will commence today (13)...
"Wasantha Sanakeliya 2025 begins in Nuwara - Eliya
The Nuwara Eliya Wasantha Sanakeliya 2025 began yesterday (April 1) with colorful cultural performan...
Parliament
Speaker endorses the certificate on three Bills
The Speaker, Dr. Jagath Wickramaratne announced to the House today that he endorsed the certificate ...
Parliament will convene from October 7th to October 10th
The Parliament is scheduled to convene from Tuesday, October 7th to Friday, October 10th. This decis...
Cabinet Decisions
Cabinet Decisions
Cabinet Decisions taken at 12.01.2026
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Cabinet Decisions
Cabinet Decisions taken at 05.01.2026
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Features
Industry Bodies Flag Gaps in Draft National Electricity Policy
The Ceylon Chamber of Commerce, together with the American Chamber of Commerce, Exporters Association of Sri Lanka, Federation of Renewable Energy Developers, Joint Apparel Association Forum, National...
Government Housing for Vulnerable Groups Seen as Investment in Nation’s Future
Government-funded housing projects for disaster victims and low-income families are increasingly being viewed not as welfare spending, but as a long-term investment in the country’s economic and socia...
In the 2026 Sri Lankan budget, a proposal was made to increase the daily wage for plantation workers from Rs. 1,350 to a potential Rs. 1,750 - PM
This marks the beginning of the government’s efforts to ensure fair compensation and improved living standards for those who sustain the industry.
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Sri Lanka’s Export Sector Maintains Upward Momentum, achieving nearly US$ 13 Bn in earnings by Q3 2025
Sri Lanka’s export sector continued to demonstrate resilience and steady growth during the period of January to September of 2025, recording total earnings of US$ 12,986.52 Mn. This reflects a strong ...
Art & Cultural
The final rites of the late Mrs. Kalasuri Latha Walpola will be held under state patronage on December 31 at the Borella Public Cemetery
The last rites of the late Mrs. Kalasuri Latha Walpola, who passed away on December 27, will be perf...
UNESCO ICH Lists Sri Lanka’s Ancient Kithul Tapping Tradition
Sri Lanka’s traditional practice of Kithul Madeema/Kithul Kapeema, an ancient indigenous technology ...
Foreign
U.S. launches military strikes on Venezuela, Trump says Maduro captured and flown out of the country
U.S. President Donald Trump said Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro and his wife were "captured and...
Dozens missing after boat carrying 200 migrants sinks off Gambia
At least seven people have died and many others are missing after a boat carrying about 200 migrants...
Sports
Sri Lanka to Host 2026 Asian Under-19 Rugby Championship After 26 Years
Sri Lanka has been awarded the hosting rights for the 2026 Asian Under-19 Rugby Championship, markin...
Sri Lanka Women's Squad For the Tour of India 2025
The Sri Lanka Cricket Selection Committee has selected the following 15-member squad for the tour of...
