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.
A digital service to obtain and certify the Covid-19 vaccine
WEBMay 21, 2021 — The Ministry of Health and the Information and Communication Technology Agency have taken steps to launch an online web service called "COVID-19 Citizen Portal" which provides an opportunity for the public to get an appointment to receive the Covid-19 vaccine in advance and issues a digital immunization certificate to those who have been.
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 …
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.
Hon. Niroshan Perera appointed as the President of the Sri Lanka …
WEBJul 24, 2023 — Addressing the gathering, the Speaker Hon. Mahinda Yapa Abeywardena stated that formation of the Sri Lanka – New Zealand Parliamentary Friendship Association signifies further development in fostering the cordial relationship and brotherhood that exist between the people and parliaments of two countries.
No Decision Made to Cancel Un-updated Driving Licenses; …
WEBAug 25, 2024 — Secretary to the Ministry of Transport and Highways, Engineer Ranjith Rubasinghe, clarified that reports claiming a decision has been made to cancel all un-updated driving licenses are entirely false and that no such decision has been taken. He also revealed that a new system will be introduced to update the …
President Pays Final Respects to Former Minister Gamini …
WEBFeb 21, 2024 — President Ranil Wickremesinghe offers final respects to the late Mr. Gamini Jayawickrama Perera, a respected statesman and former minister known for his philanthropy. The President paid his condolences to Mr. Perera’s family, including his son, former North West Provincial Council member Mr. Asanka...
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 ...
Govt to establish Multipurpose Development Task Force
WEBDec 12, 2019 — The government has decided to establish a “Multipurpose Development Task Force” as a Government Department with the aim of providing employment opportunities for qualified low income youth.“The President has observed that there are numerous unskilled employment opportunities in Government and Government affiliated institutions and that recruitments are made on political and other ...
Former Commander of the Navy Admiral Basil Goonesekara …
WEBFeb 17, 2024 — The seventh (07 th) Commander of the Sri Lanka Navy, Admiral Basil Goonesekara passed away today (17 th February 2024). He joined the Royal Ceylon Navy as Sub Lieutenant on 23 rd July 1951. The senior officer held office from 01 st June 1973 to 31 st May 1979, as the 07 th Commander of the Sri Lanka Navy. Late Admiral Basil Goonesekara was born ...