Category: Local News

Sri Lankan President Anura Kumara Dissanayake affirmed that the criminal state operating beneath the legal state will be eradicated by the National People’s Power (NPP) government.

Colombo Fort Magistrate Nilupuli Lankapura ordered the issuance of a warrant against the former convenor of the Inter University Students’ Federation (IUSF), Wasantha Mudalige, for failing to appear in court today (February 28) for a case summoned at the Colombo Fort Magistrate’s Court.

The Matara Magistrate’s Court has ordered the arrest of former Inspector General of Police (IGP) Deshabandu Tennakoon and seven other former officers of the Colombo Crimes Division (CCD) over the 2023 Weligama shooting incident.

The Fuel Distributors’ Association has announced that it will cease fuel ordering activities from midnight today (February 28). While the distribution of existing reserves will continue, no new orders will be placed.

The Supreme Court of Sri Lanka has ordered the Ceylon Electricity Board (CEB) to pay interest on the security deposits collected from consumers when providing electricity services.

Sri Lanka’s export earnings for January 2025 reached USD 1.334 billion, marking a strong start to the year with a 10.3% increase compared to January 2024.

Two brothers were killed in a clash between two groups in Maddewila, Baddegama, last night (February 27), police said.

A person has been arrested in connection with the shooting death of a nine-year-old girl in the Magulagama area of Kuliyapitiya, Hettipola.

The Netherlands has expressed interest in investing in Sri Lanka’s port sector, according to the Dutch Ambassador to Sri Lanka, H.E. Bonnie Horbach.

Sri Lankan Prime Minister Dr. Harini Amarasuriya disclosed the total expenditure on foreign trips undertaken by former Presidents of Sri Lanka over the past 15 years.

Former Sri Lankan President Ranil Wickremesinghe is set to depart for New Delhi, India, today (February 27) to attend the NXT Conclave 2025, a major international summit on global governance, technology, and economic transformation.

The Government Nursing Officers’ Association states that all hospitals across Sri Lanka will stage a one-hour protest today (February 27) in opposition to the unilateral decision to cut allowances through the 2025 budget.

The Sri Lankan government’s decision to remove tax exemptions on digital service exports has sparked concerns among industry professionals and policymakers regarding its potential economic impact.

One person was injured in a shooting incident at Paththanduwana Junction in Minuwangoda today (February 26), according to the police.

Sri Lankan President Anura Kumara Dissanayake has urged public officials to ensure the effective and fair utilization of budget funds, despite the government’s financial limitations.

Member of Parliament Namal Rajapaksa arrived at the Criminal Investigation Department (CID) this morning (February 26) to provide a statement regarding the 2013 Airbus aircraft purchase by SriLankan Airlines.