The Cabinet of Ministers has granted policy approval to amend Sri Lanka’s Foreign Exchange Act, No. 12 of 2017, to make unauthorized transfers of funds out of the country a criminal offence.

Sri Lanka is exploring the possibility of introducing a passenger drone service as part of efforts to promote the country’s tourism industry.

President Donald Trump's approval rating fell to the lowest level of his presidency, ‌with an overwhelming majority of Americans concerned the U.S. war with Iran will last a long time, according to a Reuters/Ipsos poll that concluded on Monday.

The Cabinet of Ministers has approved the provision of a monthly allowance for students with special educational needs from low-income families.

The Consumer Affairs Authority (CAA) has taken steps to destroy a stock of substandard veterinary medicines worth over Rs. 3 million.

Applications have been called for the 11th intake (2026/2027) of the interest-free student loan scheme implemented by the Ministry of Education, Higher Education and Vocational Education.

The government plans to replace all existing National Identity Cards (NICs) with digital identity cards within the next few years, Deputy Minister of Digital Economy Eranga Weerarathna has said.

A special ministerial sub-committee and an officials’ committee appointed to address the potential impacts of the El Niño climate phenomenon have held their third meeting to review preparedness and response measures, the President’s Media Division said in a statement.

The Cabinet of Ministers has approved the publication of the proposed ‘Protecting the State from Terrorism Bill’ in the Government Gazette and presented it in Parliament for approval.

The Supreme Court of Pakistan ordered on Tuesday that former Prime Minister Imran Khan ​be moved to hospital from jail, his Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf party ‌said, meeting a longstanding demand of his party and family, who had raised concerns about his health.

The main suspect in the murder of an app-based ride-hailing motorcycle rider in the Galagahena area of Pitipana, Homagama, has been further remanded until August 24.

Former Health Minister Keheliya Rambukwella was arrested by the Commission to Investigate Allegations of Bribery or Corruption (CIABOC) today (18).

Former Minister Akila Viraj Kariyawasam and an employee of his fuel station, who were remanded over allegations of corruption, have been ordered to be released on bail by the Colombo Magistrate’s Court.

The 22nd Constitutional Amendment Bill and the Judicature (Amendment) Bill were presented to Parliament today (18) by Minister of Justice and National Integration Harshana Nanayakkara.

Former Chairman of the Ceylon Fisheries Corporation (2010–2012), Maheel Senaratne, has been arrested by the Commission to Investigate Allegations of Bribery or Corruption (CIABOC).