Category: Local News

Sri Lankan President Anura Kumara Dissanayake emphasized the government’s commitment to advancing Sri Lanka and improving citizens’ quality of life.

The Telecommunications Regulatory Commission of Sri Lanka (TRCSL) has announced that starting today (January 28), all radio frequency (RF)-emitting devices must be registered with the commission to operate legally.

An Extraordinary Gazette has been issued today (January 27) regarding the import of vehicles to Sri Lanka.

Sri Lankan President Anura Kumara Dissanayake has set an ambitious target to increase the nation’s export revenue to USD 36 billion by 2030, in line with the government’s “A Thriving Nation – A Beautiful Life” policy.

Air Vice Marshal Vasu Bandu Edirisinghe has been appointed as the new Commander of the Sri Lanka Air Force (SLAF), effective January 29, 2025.

Three cases have been filed by the Commission to Investigate Allegations of Bribery or Corruption (CIABOC) against former Minister of Civil Aviation Piyankara Jayaratne.

2,300 centers will be established across Sri Lanka to collect the necessary information for the Electronic National Identity Card (e-NIC).

Yoshitha Rajapaksa was released on bail by the Colombo Magistrate’s Court today (January 27).

Sri Lanka’s airports recorded significant growth in 2024, with a notable increase in passenger, aircraft, and cargo movements.

Yoshitha Rajapaksa, who had been remanded in custody, was produced before the Colombo Magistrate’s Court this morning (January 27).

Police Media Spokesman SSP Buddhika Manatunga clarified that it is not mandatory to handcuff every suspect taken into custody.

Sri Lankan President Anura Kumara Dissanayake stated that the prices of vehicles imported in February 2025 are expected to increase “slightly.”

The President of Sri Lanka revealed that proposals for a fair increase in the basic salary of public servants, as well as to eliminate pension disparities within three years, will be presented in the upcoming budget.

The Sri Lankan government aims to improve public service, recognizing it as a fundamental right of citizens and emphasizing it as a core responsibility of public officials.

The Sri Lanka Air Force (SLAF) has opened the ‘Eagle’s Viewpoint’ to the public in Shanthipura, Nuwara Eliya, Sri Lanka’s highest elevated village at 6,182 feet above sea level.

Sri Lankan President Anura Kumara Dissanayake has instructed all ministers and members of parliament to respond to phone calls whenever possible.