Sri Lanka News - The Official Government News Portal of Sri Lanka
WEBThe Government official news portal is maintains by the New Media Unit of the Department of Government Information and it was titled "news.lk" and commenced in mid1996 and release to Internet from March 01st, 1997.
Minister of Public Security Tiran Alles affirms: Operations will ...
WEBFeb 22, 2024 · Minister of Public Security, Mr. Tiran Alles, emphasized his unwavering commitment to continue operations aimed at suppressing drugs, tackling the underworld and preventing violence against women and children, regardless of any pressure encountered. Furthermore, Minister Alles disclosed that the val...
Online system to request Birth, Marriage, and Death Certificates
WEBAug 6, 2021 · This facility has been introduced to reduce difficulties in requesting copies of Birth, Marriage, and death certificates during the ongoing COVID pandemic crisis. Accordingly, the system can be accessed at rgd.gov.lk. using a mobile device or desktop computer while the relevant payments can be made online using Master or Visa cards.
Implementation of ‘Aswesuma’ Social Welfare Benefit Programme
WEBAugust 02, 2023. Implementation of ‘Aswesuma’ Social Welfare Benefit Programme. Decisions taken by the Cabinet of Ministers on 31.07.2023. Concurrence of the Cabinet of Ministers was decided to be granted for the following programme presented by the Hon. President in relation to the payment of benefits with immediate effect under the ...
A transparent system to select new Samurdhi beneficiaries.
WEBFeb 15, 2021 · A transparent system has been introduced to select new Samurdhi beneficiaries and a new circular has been released in this regard. Samurdhi benefits will be given from March 1st onwards.’. The Government has decided to introduce a new system to choose the Samurdhi beneficiaries. The said system will not be politicized but transparent.
Latest News - Department of Government Information Sri Lanka
WEBJul 23, 2021 · The Hon. Minister of Mass Media Keheliya Rambukwella state that after the resumption of tax on foreign tele dramas and films telecasted through local media from February 2021which was suspended due to the COVID-19 pandemic a revenue of Rs. 251 million has been received thus far. The Hon. Minister sa...
Sri Lanka celebrates 75th Independence Day - Department of …
WEBFebruary 04, 2023. “Namo Namo Matha - A step towards a century”. Sri Lanka celebrates 75th Independence Day. The country celebrates its 75th National Independence Celebration with pride with the new reformist program for the next 25 years. • Many religious and cultural programs planned throughout the country on the instructions of the ...
1919 received one and half a million telephone calls to obtain ...
WEBJanuary 26, 2021. Agencies affiliated with the Information and Communication Technology Agency of Sri Lanka reported 1919 has received one and half a million telephone calls to obtain government information last year. Subramanium Gawaskar, head of this agency reports that 95% of these requirements have been successfully met.
Measures to introduce the special ‘Aswenna’ loan scheme from …
WEBMay 1, 2020 · Under this concessionary loan scheme, farmers would be granted loans for specific crops up to Rs. 3 million. Further, Cabinet approval has also been received for the establishment of 200 cluster villages and Cabinet nod has been granted for the establishment of 200 retail shops with special focus on export crops enabling farmers to obtain a fair price for their crops.
The Sinhala and Tamil New Year Customs and rituals
WEBApr 7, 2015 · According to the Sinhala calendar, Sri Lankans begin celebrating 'Aluth Avurudu' in Sinhala and 'Puththandu' in Tamil, in the month of Bak when the sun moves from the Meena Rashiya to the Mesha Rashiya. The name 'Bak' is derived from the Sanskrit word 'bhagya' meaning 'fortunate'. The month of …