Category: Local News

Sri Lanka to launch nationwide restaurants for affordable, quality meals

The Sri Lanka government has planned to implement a program to establish new restaurants across the country to ensure food security for the people and provide access to quality and adequate meals at fair prices.



Chamara Sampath arrested

Parliamentarian Chamara Sampath Dasanayake has been arrested by the Commission to Investigate Allegations of Bribery or Corruption (CIABOC).



Second High Court Judge recuses from Namal Rajapaksa’s money laundering case

The second High Court Judge, Sujeewa Nissanka, appointed to hear the money laundering case against Sri Lanka Podujana Peramuna (SLPP) MP Namal Rajapaksa in connection with the controversial ‘Krrish’ project, has also announced his recusal.



Judge recuses himself from Namal Rajapaksa’s Krrish case

Colombo High Court Judge Manjula Thilakaratne has recused himself from hearing the money laundering case against Sri Lanka Podujana Peramuna (SLPP) MP Namal Rajapaksa related to the controversial ‘Krrish’ project.



Former ASP Kulasiri Udugampola acquitted after 20-year legal battle

The Colombo High Court has acquitted former Assistant Superintendent of Police (ASP) Kulasiri Udugampola, who was accused of compromising national security by revealing confidential information about Army intelligence personnel.



India surpasses Sri Lanka to become the world’s second-largest tea exporter

According to data released by the Tea Board of India, India exported 254 million kg of tea in 2024, making it the second-largest exporter in the world.



Sri Lanka Cabinet Ministers to give up salaries, fuel allowances

Cabinet Ministers and Deputy Ministers have decided not to accept the salaries and fuel allowances entitled to ministers, according to Cabinet Spokesman and Minister of Health and Mass Media, Dr. Nalinda Jayatissa.



Pedestrian overpass collapses at Egoda Uyana, disrupting rail service

The pedestrian overpass at the Egoda Uyana railway station collapsed last night (March 26).



Sri Lanka responds to UK sanctions on former military commanders

The Sri Lankan government has responded to the United Kingdom’s decision to impose sanctions on four individuals, including three former military commanders, for alleged human rights violations during the country’s civil war.



Mahinda Rajapaksa slams UK sanctions on Sri Lankan military leaders

Former President Mahinda Rajapaksa has strongly condemned the United Kingdom’s decision to impose sanctions on three former top military officials in Sri Lanka, calling the move unjust and politically motivated.



Corruption case against Johnston Fernando back in court

A case filed by the Commission to Investigate Allegations of Bribery or Corruption (CIABOC) against former Minister Johnston Fernando and two others was taken up again today (March 26) before the Colombo High Court.



Four suspects surrender over nightclub brawl in Colombo

Four suspects have surrendered to the Central Crime Investigation Bureau (CCIB) in connection with a brawl that occurred in front of a nightclub on Park Street, Union Place, Colombo.



Sri Lanka introduces new maximum retail pricing system for medicines

The Government of Sri Lanka has issued an Extraordinary Gazette Notification introducing a new pricing mechanism to regulate the cost of medicines in the country.



Court orders property seizure of ex-police OIC in cattle smuggling case

The Polonnaruwa Magistrate’s Court yesterday issued an order to confiscate the properties of the former Officer-in-Charge (OIC) of the Welikanda Police, who is evading arrest despite a warrant being issued in connection with a dairy cow smuggling case.



Sri Lanka launches THRIVE to empower women and tackle gender inequality

Sri Lanka has launched a new initiative, THRIVE (Together for Her: Resilience-building, Inclusivity, and Voices for Equality), aimed at advancing gender equality and eliminating gender-based violence.



Army soldier arrested with concealed bullet at Presidential Secretariat

Officials of the President’s Security Division (PSD) state that an army soldier was arrested while attempting to enter the Presidential Secretariat in Colombo with a concealed bullet in his bag.