Category: Local News

The India’s Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) has allocated INR 54,830 million for aid to foreign nations, higher than last year’s budget estimate of INR 48,830 million, but lower than last year’s revised estimate of INR 58,060 million.

The Chairman of the Vehicle Importers’ Association of Sri Lanka (VIASL), Indika Sampath Merenchige, has stated that the primary reason for the increase in Japanese vehicle prices is the government’s decision to allow the importation of vehicles that are only up to 2 years old instead of 5 or 7 years old.

Two people have died, and around 35 others were injured in a road accident in the Galwanguwa area of Habarana today (February 1).

A Defender vehicle belonging to the Presidential Secretariat was involved in an accident on the Thalawa-A28 road near the 70th-kilometre post around 1:00 AM today (February 1), leaving four individuals hospitalized, according to the Thalawa Police.

Sri Lankan President Anura Kumara Dissanayake has issued an Extraordinary Gazette notification lifting the temporary suspension on vehicle imports to Sri Lanka, effective February 1, 2025.

Chinthaka Darshana Hewapathirana has resigned as the Chairman of the National Youth Services Council (NYSC).

Fuel prices in Sri Lanka have been revised, effective from February 1, 2025.

Sri Lankan President Anura Kumara Dissanayake stated that land belonging to the people should rightfully remain with them.

The U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) has announced that among the foreigners set to be deported by the new American administration, 3,065 are Sri Lankans.

The Chairman of the National Housing Development Authority (NHDA), N.B.M. Ranatunga, has resigned.

Sri Lanka’s Ishadi Amanda made history as the first runner-up at the 40th Mrs. World pageant, held in Las Vegas, USA.

Sri Lanka Customs has announced the launch of a four-day operation to clear the backlog of containers at Colombo Port.

Three people were shot dead in the Mahabodhiwatta area of Hiniduma, Galle.

Western Province Governor Hanif Yusoof has filed a complaint with the Criminal Investigation Department (CID) regarding allegations against him concerning the unauthorized release of containers from the Colombo Port without inspection.

The Sri Lankan government has decided to open the 77th Independence Day celebrations to the public, allowing greater participation, Minister of Public Administration, Provincial Councils, and Local Government, Dr. A.H.M.H. Abayarathna, announced today (January 30).

Former Secretary to the Ministry of Public Administration, Priyantha Mayadunne, has been arrested by the Criminal Investigation Department (CID) today (January 30) over alleged financial misappropriation.