Category: Local News

Former Minister Mahindananda Aluthgamage’s lawyer has filed an appeal before the Supreme Court of Sri Lanka against the 20-year prison sentence imposed by the Colombo High Court on May 29, 2025.

Fifteen police officers, including senior officials and Officers-in-Charge (OICs) of the Sri Lanka Police, have been transferred or newly appointed with immediate effect, following approval by the National Police Commission.

Minister of Public Security and Parliamentary Affairs Ananda Wijepala has stated that plans are underway to recruit 10,000 individuals who have lawfully retired from the armed forces into the Sri Lanka Police Service.

The Superintendent of Anuradhapura Prison was taken into custody by the Criminal Investigation Department (CID) yesterday afternoon (June 8).

Sri Lanka has recorded a 7% increase in exports during the first four months of 2025 compared to the same period in 2024, reaching a total of USD 5.58 billion.

The Presidential Secretariat has launched an investigation into the unauthorized release of a prisoner who was not approved for a Presidential Pardon granted during Vesak 2025.

Sri Lanka Customs has firmly denied allegations that 323 shipping containers were released without proper checks, stating that the cargo only contained industrial goods and raw materials as declared by the importers.

The Sri Lanka Railway Department states that a special program is being implemented to provide facilities for persons with disabilities when traveling by train.

Over fifty individuals, including former ministers, politicians, and senior government officials in Sri Lanka, have recently visited various temples, shrines, and kovils across the country to perform religious rituals and seek blessings for peace and protection, according to reliable sources.

The Independent Television Network Limited (ITN Sri Lanka) is heading toward another historic milestone today (June 7) with the launch of a major new project, the establishment of the MMC ITN Campus.

Sri Lanka President Anura Kumara Dissanayake, in his Hajj message, highlights the importance of unity, peace, and equality shown through the pilgrimage.

A high-level discussion to explore new strategies for attracting tourists during Sri Lanka’s offseason was held this afternoon (June 6) at the Presidential Secretariat in Colombo.

Chief Opposition Whip Gayantha Karunathilaka has stepped down from the three-member committee appointed to investigate and report on a complaint regarding the conduct of Attorney-at-Law and Member of Parliament Dayasiri Jayasekara.

Former Minister Chandrani Bandara was indicted today (June 6) before the Colombo High Court on charges of corruption.

The Commission to Investigate Allegations of Bribery or Corruption (CIABOC) today (June 6) filed an indictment before the Colombo High Court against former Minister Mervyn Silva.

The Minister of Public Security and Parliamentary Affairs has announced a decision to install facial recognition cameras at all immigration and emigration counters at Bandaranaike International Airport (BIA) in Katunayake, Sri Lanka.