Category: Local News

Attending the passing out parade of the 82nd batch of the Special Task Force (STF) at the Katukurunda STF Training Camp in Kalutara, President Anura Kumara Dissanayake emphasized the urgent need for a progressive transformation within the Sri Lanka Police to uphold the rule of law and maintain public trust.

A 51-year-old businessman who was shot near the 18th Mile Post area in Seeduwa this morning (April 8) has succumbed to his injuries, police said.

New Democratic Front (NDF) Parliamentarian Chamara Sampath Dassanayake, who was arrested over the alleged misappropriation of funds belonging to the Uva Provincial Council, has been granted bail by Colombo Chief Magistrate Thanuja Lakmali.

Two suspects wanted in connection with the recent double murder that occurred on Sinhasana Road, in front of the Devinuwara Sri Vishnu Devalaya, have been taken into custody.

A tragic gas explosion at a fuel station in the Wehera area of Kurunegala claimed the lives of four individuals, including the station manager, and left four others injured late last night (April 7), police said.

A special meeting between Sri Lankan President Anura Kumara Dissanayake and a delegation from the International Monetary Fund (IMF) took place this morning (April 7) at the Presidential Secretariat in Colombo.

Sri Lankan President Anura Kumara Dissanayake today (April 7) officially received the preliminary report of the “Census of Population and Housing 2024”, conducted by the Department of Census and Statistics.

SLPP MP Namal Rajapaksa has denied social media rumors about the health of his father, former Sri Lankan President Mahinda Rajapaksa.

A recommendation has been made to remove the Officer-in-Charge (OIC) of the Welikada Police Station from his position in connection with the death of a suspect, 26-year-old Sathsara Nimesh, while in police custody.

A proposal aimed at minimizing the trade deficit between the two countries, in line with U.S. recommendations, is expected to be presented to U.S. authorities during a special discussion scheduled for Tuesday (April 8), according to Dr. Anil Jayantha, Minister of Labour and Deputy Minister of Economic Development.

The National List Member of Parliament of the National People’s Power (NPP), Kosala Nuwan, has passed away.

A state-of-the-art agricultural warehouse complex with temperature and humidity control was officially opened in Dambulla yesterday (April 5), marking a major step forward in Sri Lanka’s post-harvest management.

Sri Lankan President Anura Kumara Dissanayake and Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi today (April 6) jointly inaugurated the upgraded Maho–Omanthai railway line and the newly installed Maho–Anuradhapura railway signalling system.

Sri Lanka and India jointly launched three major development projects yesterday (April 5), marking a significant step in strengthening bilateral cooperation.

The Bar Association of Sri Lanka (BASL) has raised serious concerns over the recent death of a young man while in police custody at the Welikada Police Station in the early hours of April 2, 2025.

Sri Lankan President Anura Kumara Dissanayake warmly welcomed Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi and his delegation today (April 5) during a joint press conference held at the Presidential Secretariat in Colombo, marking a significant moment in the strengthening of ties between the two neighbouring nations.