Sri Lanka to expand passenger handling capacity of airports

Anticipating millions of tourist arrivals to the country in the future, the Sri Lankan government has taken measures to increase the passenger handling capacity at the country's airports.

Sri Lankan government postpones passing LG elections bills in parliament

The Sri Lankan government Tuesday said that a decision has been made to postpone the passing of two Local Government Bills in the House.

Government allocates 45 million rupees for flood-displaced in Sri Lanka

The Sri Lankan government has released 45 million rupees to assist over 76,000 people affected by the floods brought on due to the incessant rain in the country.

Authorities open sluice gates of all major reservoirs in Sri Lanka

The Sri Lankan government said the irrigation authorities have opened the sluice gates of all major reservoirs in the country to as they have reached the spill level due to the prevailing heavy rain across the country.

Sri Lankan Government to build a water treatment plant in Eastern Province

The Sri Lankan government has taken measures to build a water treatment plant to supply pipe borne drinking water to the rural areas of the Eastern Province.

Sri Lankan government earns massive revenue from cigarette and liquor taxes

The Sri Lankan government has earned a revenue up to Rs. 55 billion from January to September this year through taxes levied on liquor and cigarettes.