The re-issuance of bonds under the domestic debt optimization program scheduled for August 28 has been postponed to September 11, said State Minister of Finance Shehan Semasinghe.

The Sri Lankan government has granted permission for the Chinese research ship ‘Shi Yan 6’ to dock in Sri Lanka amidst Indian concern.

The State Minister of Finance, Ranjith Siyambalapitiya says that legal action will be taken under the Penal Code against the organizations and individuals who are carrying out or involved in Pyramid schemes.

The Finance Ministry has decided to conduct a survey with the aim of getting information about the vehicles available in the Government Ministerial Departments, Institutional Boards and Provincial Councils and Local Government Institutions.

Switzerland has pledged to extend its fullest support for development projects in the Northern Province.

50 more types of drugs that are in short supply to be imported within the next two weeks.

The Education Ministry has decided to grant two days of duty leave for all principals and teachers directly involved in the evaluation activities of the GCE Ordinary Level (O/L) examination.

There is a risk of memory loss among children due to severe addiction to mobile phones and the internet, Karapitiya Teaching Hospital consultant psychiatrist Dr. Rumi Ruban said.

Sri Lanka is to receive compensation of US$850,000 from the relevant naval company for the damage caused by X-Press Pearl disaster, Justice Minister Wijeyadasa Rajapakshe revealed.