Sri Lanka to launch first Digital Motor Insurance Card on May 1, 2026

Sri Lanka’s first digital motor insurance card will be introduced from May 1, 2026, replacing physical plastic cards.



Sri Lankan Defence Secretary meets Haitian Prime Minister during UN visit

Sri Lankan Defence Secretary Air Vice Marshal (Retd) Sampath Thuyacontha met Haitian Prime Minister Alix Didier Fils-Aimé during his official visit to the United Nations in New York.



Sri Lanka, U.S. discuss Haiti Gang Suppression Force deployment at UN

Sri Lanka has discussed its possible contribution to the Gang Suppression Force in Haiti during a meeting with the United States at the United Nations Headquarters in New York.



Labour Officer sentenced to six years in prison over Rs. 15,000 bribery case

A labour officer attached to the District Labour Office in Haputale was sentenced to six years in prison over a Rs. 15,000 bribery case.



Sri Lanka Railways moves to restore coastal line services within hours of Sagarika derailment

Sri Lanka Railways said train services on the coastal railway line were expected to return to normal after 6:25 PM today (April 24), following the derailment of the Sagarika train at Wadduwa.



CID records statement from Maithree Wickremesinghe

The Criminal Investigation Department (CID) has recorded a statement from Professor Maithree Wickremesinghe, the wife of former Sri Lankan President Ranil Wickremesinghe.



Johnston Fernando released on bail in Lanka Sathosa lorry case

Former Minister Johnston Fernando was released on bail today over allegations of misusing a Lanka Sathosa lorry.



Sri Lanka approves Rs. 1 Million fee for special vehicle numbers

Sri Lanka’s Department of Motor Traffic has been permitted to charge Rs. 1 million for each paid special vehicle number reserved up to 100,000 numbers ahead.



Sri Lanka discusses proposed troop deployment to Haiti with UN officials

A high-level Sri Lankan delegation has held talks with senior United Nations officials in New York on the proposed deployment of Sri Lankan troops to Haiti under the Gang Suppression Force.



Sagarika derailment near Wadduwa disrupts coastal line

The Sagarika train, which was travelling from Beliatta to Maradana, derailed this morning (April 24).



Sri Lanka moves to recover USD 2.5 million lost in Finance Ministry cyber breach

Sri Lanka’s Finance Ministry says efforts are underway to recover as much as possible of the USD 2.5 million lost after cyber criminals breached one of its computer systems.



Sri Lankan Rupee weakens against US Dollar

The Sri Lankan Rupee (LKR) traded weaker against the US Dollar (USD) today (April 23), according to the latest exchange rates released by the Central Bank of Sri Lanka (CBSL).



Sri Lanka and Iran Foreign Ministers hold phone talks

Sri Lanka’s Minister of Foreign Affairs, Vijitha Herath, held a telephone conversation with the Foreign Minister of the Islamic Republic of Iran, Seyed Abbas Araghchi.



Cyber hackers breach Sri Lanka’s Finance Ministry system

Sri Lanka’s Ministry of Finance, Planning and Economic Development says cyber hackers gained unauthorized access to the computer system of its External Resources Department.



Suresh Sallay granted one month to decide on court statement

Colombo Fort Magistrate Isuru Neththikumara today (April 22) ordered that the detention order against former State Intelligence Service (SIS) chief and retired Major General Suresh Sallay remain in effect over the Easter Sunday bomb attacks investigation.



Former Health Ministry Chief Legal Officer remanded in bribery case

Retired former Chief Legal Officer of the Ministry of Health, Ahmed Riyasa Ahmed, was arrested by the Commission to Investigate Allegations of Bribery or Corruption (CIABOC) on April 21, 2026 over allegations that she solicited and accepted a bribe linked to lease agreements for the “Medi House” building.