Category: Local News

Health and Media Minister Dr. Nalinda Jayatissa announced on January 5, 2025 that the Sri Lanka Government will modernise and develop the Thriposha Company in Kandana as a state-owned enterprise to fulfill the nutritional needs of the nation.

A meeting between the Vice-Chancellors of state universities and Prime Minister Dr. Harini Amarasuriya was held on January 4, 2025, at the University Grants Commission (UGC).

The Central Bank of Sri Lanka (CBSL) has announced the extension of the suspension of Perpetual Treasuries Limited (PTL) from conducting the business and activities of a Primary Dealer for a further period of six months.

The Sri Lanka Police have introduced two traffic operations aimed at reducing road accidents and alleviating traffic congestion, in line with the national “Clean Sri Lanka” program.

A proposal to appoint a committee to evaluate the Adani Group’s wind energy projects in Sri Lanka is set to be tabled at the Cabinet meeting scheduled for tomorrow (January 6), according to a spokesperson from the Ministry of Energy.

Sri Lanka’s Minister of Industry and Entrepreneurship Development, Sunil Handunnetti, inspected the Pelwatta and Sevanagala sugar factories operated by Lanka Sugar Company.

The Police Media Division has clarified that an audio recording circulating on social media, purportedly from the Sri Lanka Police, is false.

A 26-year-old man was killed, and another individual injured, in a shooting incident at Kapparathota in Weligama early this morning (January 4).

Former Minister Wimal Weerawansa arrived at the Financial Crimes Investigation Division (FCID) of the Criminal Investigation Department (CID) this morning (January 3) to provide a statement regarding remarks he made during a television program on March 3, 2022, concerning Basil Rajapaksa.

Former Member of Parliament Thalatha Athukorala has been appointed General Secretary of the United National Party (UNP).

Raveendra Nammuni, a former member of the Millaniya Pradeshiya Sabha from the Sri Lanka Podujana Peramuna (SLPP), has been arrested by the Criminal Investigation Department (CID).

Yoshitha Rajapaksa, the second son of former Sri Lankan President Mahinda Rajapaksa, arrived at the Criminal Investigation Department (CID) this morning (January 3).

A second inmate, who was receiving treatment in the Intensive Care Unit (ICU) of Matara General Hospital after being injured by a falling Bo tree branch at the Matara Prison, passed away early this morning (December 3).

Sri Lankan Prime Minister Dr. Harini Amarasuriya has urged public servants to make 2025 a year of fulfilling the aspirations of Sri Lankan people by adhering to their pledges.

Former Member of Parliament J. R. P. Suriyapperuma passed away at the age of 96.

Sri Lanka’s Ministry of Labour has introduced a new WhatsApp number to streamline its services and enable the public to submit requests more efficiently.