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Kiriwandala Railway Crossing to close for maintenance

Sri Lanka, Feb. 24 -- The Department of Railways has announced a temporary road closure at the main railway crossing near the Kiriwandala station on the Highlevel Road. The closure is scheduled from ... Read More


NBRO extends landslide warnings

Sri Lanka, Feb. 24 -- The National Building Research Organisation (NBRO) has extended its landslide warnings for several districts across the island as heavy rains continue. The updated advisory is ef... Read More


Rupavahini honoured for AI innovation

Sri Lanka, Feb. 24 -- Sri Lanka Rupavahini Corporation(SLRC) received a prestigious honor at the International Artificial Intelligence Conference held in Colombo, recognizing its pioneering efforts in... Read More


Cabinet approves amendments to National Tariff Policy

Sri Lanka, Feb. 24 -- The Cabinet of Ministers has officially approved an updated National Tariff Policy, aimed at establishing a transparent and predictable trade framework to boost Sri Lanka's inves... Read More


Move to professionalize private security industry with new legal standards

Sri Lanka, Feb. 24 -- The Cabinet of Ministers has approved a proposal by President Anura Kumara Dissanayake, in his capacity as Minister of Defence, to introduce a new legal framework for the regulat... Read More


"Ratama Ekata" operation: March 1-7 declared as National Drug Prevention week

Sri Lanka, Feb. 24 -- In a significant move to combat the narcotics crisis, the week commencing March 1, 2026, has been officially declared Drug Prevention Week. This initiative is part of the "Ratam... Read More


National Steering Committee formed to fast-track housing projects

Sri Lanka, Feb. 24 -- In a major push to address the housing crisis, the Cabinet of Ministers has approved the establishment of a National Housing Steering Committee. This new body will provide techn... Read More


Sri Lanka and Germany to ink major deal to open European Markets for SMEs

Sri Lanka, Feb. 24 -- Sri Lanka is set to strengthen its trade ties with Europe through a new cooperation agreement between the Sri Lanka Export Development Board (EDB) and Germany's Import Promotion ... Read More


Cabinet greenlights Social Security Contribution Tax act amendment

Sri Lanka, Feb. 24 -- In a move to align tax structures with the 2026 Budget, the Cabinet has approved a Bill to amend the Social Security Contribution Tax Act, No. 25 of 2022. The amendments, drafted... Read More


Stalled Kerawalapitiya-Elakanda Road project to resume

Sri Lanka, Feb. 24 -- The Cabinet has greenlit the urgent redevelopment of a vital 2.2 km road section connecting the Kerawalapitiya Expressway entrance to Elakanda Road. This stretch serves as the p... Read More