Category: Local News

The Government of Sri Lanka has expressed deep concern over the recent developments in Venezuela, stressing the need for a peaceful resolution, respect for international law, and the safety and well-being of the Venezuelan people, according to a statement issued on January 05, 2026.

Fuel prices in Sri Lanka have been revised, effective January 5, 2026.

Former Minister Johnston Fernando and his younger son, Jerome Kenneth Fernando, who were arrested by the Financial Crimes Investigation Division (FCID) today (January 5), have been remanded until January 9, 2026, after being produced before the Wattala Magistrate’s Court.

An Assistant Superintendent of Police (ASP) in Nuwara Eliya and a female Police Sergeant in Kalmunai were arrested today (January 5) by the Commission to Investigate Allegations of Bribery or Corruption (CIABOC) over bribery charges.

Former Minister Johnston Fernando and his younger son, Jerome Kenneth Fernando, were arrested a short while ago by the Financial Crimes Investigation Division (FCID).

Disciplinary action has been taken against nearly 500 police officers in Sri Lanka in connection with drug related offences, Sri Lanka’s Inspector General of Police, Attorney at Law Priyantha Weerasooriya, said.

A 37-year-old man from Oluvil 01 went missing after being dragged away by a crocodile while swimming in the Gal Oya River in the Periyapallakadu area of the Akkaraipattu Police Division on the afternoon of yesterday (January 4), prompting an immediate search operation.

Former Minister Johnston Fernando arrived at the Financial Crimes Investigation Division (FCID) this morning (January 05) in connection with an investigation into alleged financial losses to the government over the misuse of a Lanka Sathosa lorry.

India’s Chief of the Army Staff General Upendra Dwivedi will arrive in Sri Lanka on January 07, 2026 for a two day official visit aimed at strengthening defence cooperation, military training ties and regional security engagement, the Indian Defence Ministry announced.

The internal committee appointed to investigate the controversial Grade 6 English language module that contained a reference to an inappropriate website has submitted its report, Minister Vijitha Herath confirmed today (January 04).

The former Transport Manager of Lanka Sathosa, Indika Ratnamalala, has been arrested by the Financial Crimes Investigation Division (FCID) over the alleged misuse of a state-owned lorry.

Sri Lanka’s Education Ministry has decided to re examine all Grade 6 modules after a controversy over an unsuitable website reference found in a newly printed Grade 6 English language module, which also led to a complaint being lodged with the Criminal Investigation Department (CID).

The process of providing a grant of Rs. 5 million to families in Sri Lanka who lost their homes due to Cyclone Ditwah will begin within the first ten days of January 2026.

Four gang members linked to two underworld criminals hiding overseas were arrested by the Mount Lavinia Divisional Crime Investigation Division, with police recovering three firearms used in multiple crimes including murders, along with drugs and ammunition.

The Pinnawala Elephant Orphanage in Sri Lanka earned a record income of Rs. 1,042 million in 2025, the highest since it was established in 1975, driven by strong local and foreign tourist visits.

Operations carried out in 2025 across Sri Lanka’s coastal areas and maritime zones led to the arrest of 376 suspects and the seizure of narcotics worth approximately Rs. 75,000 million by the Sri Lanka Navy.