Sri Lanka marks 16 years since end of war against LTTE

Opposition Leader Sajith Premadasa has strongly criticized the government for attempting to pass on the financial burden of the Ceylon Electricity Board’s (CEB) losses to the public through a sharp increase in electricity tariffs.

A shooting incident targeting a vehicle belonging to Thusitha Halloluwa, a former Executive Director of the National Lotteries Board (NLB), occurred tonight (May 17) on Dabare Mawatha in Narahenpita, Colombo.

The Ceylon Electricity Board (CEB) has proposed an 18.3% increase in electricity tariffs, effective from June 1, 2025.

A discussion is scheduled to be held today (May 17) between Opposition Leader Sajith Premadasa and several other political parties regarding the establishment of power in local government institutions.

Sri Lanka Railways announced that only short-distance train services will operate today (May 17) due to a one-day token strike by the Station Masters’ Union.

The Colombo Chief Magistrate’s Court has today (May 16) issued an arrest warrant for former Agriculture Minister Mahindananda Aluthgamage.

Sri Lankan President Anura Kumara Dissanayake today (May 16) called on all District Coordinating Committee Chairpersons to take active steps to support rural development and strengthen Sri Lanka’s production-based economy.

The Colombo High Court today (May 16) sentenced three suspects to death on charges of possessing and trafficking heroin.

Sri Lanka’s tourism industry recorded a healthy increase in tourist arrivals during the first 13 days of May 2025, showing a 21.53% rise compared to the same period last year.

Two Sri Lankan men were arrested at the Bandaranaike International Airport (BIA) yesterday (May 15) for trying to smuggle gold worth Rs. 210 million.

Sri Lankan President Anura Kumara Dissanayake has approved the establishment of dedicated anti-corruption investigation units within provincial councils and local government institutions, aiming to combat corruption and administrative inefficiencies.

Former State Minister Sivanesathurai Chandrakanthan, also known as Sivanesathurai Santhirakanthan or “Pillayan,” has filed a Fundamental Rights petition before the Supreme Court, challenging his recent arrest and detention.

The Cabinet of Ministers in Sri Lanka has approved the import of salt for both industrial and consumer use until June 10, 2025.

The Government of Sri Lanka has signed important bilateral amendatory agreements with the Export-Import Bank (EXIM) of India as part of the country’s ongoing External Debt Restructuring Process.

26 vehicles, including luxury and decommissioned models, are scheduled to be auctioned today (May 15).