Category: Local News

The Election Commission of Sri Lanka has officially announced that the Local Government elections will be held on May 6, 2025.

MP Dr. Harsha de Silva has raised concerns over the government’s flawed approach to taxing cigarettes, emphasizing that the tax rate has been decreasing over the years, leading to lower government revenue.

Sri Lankan President Anura Kumara Dissanayake stated that the trade union actions by healthcare professionals cannot be justified, given that the largest salary increase in history, granted by a government without any demands or pressure from professional associations, has already been implemented.

The Civil Security Department (CSD) is playing a crucial role in Sri Lanka’s economic development by implementing agricultural projects aimed at ensuring food security in the country.

Inspector General of Police (IGP) Deshabandu Tennakoon, who was presented before the Matara Magistrate’s Court this morning (March 19), has been remanded until tomorrow (March 20).

Former Sri Lankan President Mahinda Rajapaksa’s fundamental rights petition, challenging the government’s decision to reduce the number of security personnel assigned to him to 60 without proper consideration, was dismissed by the Supreme Court today (March 19) without a hearing.

Approximately 1,009 liquor bottles, including 795 foreign liquor bottles and 214 wine bottles, were found at IGP Deshabandu Thennekoon’s residence in Hokandara during a raid conducted by the Criminal Investigation Department (CID) yesterday (March 18).

Jaffna District MP Ramanathan Archchuna has been barred from having his parliamentary speeches broadcast live on audio-visual and social media platforms for eight days, following an order by Speaker Dr. Jagath Wickramaratne.

Inspector General of Police (IGP) Deshabandu Tennakoon surrendered to the Matara Magistrate’s Court this morning (March 19).

The Acting Inspector General of Police (IGP), Priyantha Weerasooriya, has instructed all Police Station Officers-in-Charge, Divisional Officers, and Deputy Inspector Generals (DIGs) to immediately arrest the Inspector General of Police, Deshabandu Tennakoon.

Sri Lankan President Anura Kumara Dissanayake stated that steps will be taken to provide the necessary facilities to combat organized crime and drug abuse, as well as to introduce new legislation.

The Supreme Court today (March 18) ruled that the detention order issued by then-President Gotabaya Rajapaksa under the Prevention of Terrorism Act (PTA) against a woman arrested in 2020 for drug possession was completely unlawful.

Samagi Jana Balawegaya (SJB) Chairman Imthiaz Bakeer Markar has resigned from his position as chairman and from all other posts in the party.

The Cabinet of Ministers of Sri Lanka has approved financial assistance for fertilizers to support farmers cultivating paddy and other field crops in paddy lands during the 2025 Yala season.

Importers of powdered milk in Sri Lanka have decided to increase the prices of milk powder products by 4.7%, effective April 1, 2025.

Deputy Minister of Agriculture and Livestock, Namal Karunaratne, stated that some farmers have not received the fertilizer subsidy funds provided by the government, and it has now been revealed that these funds were stolen.