Category: Local News

The Sri Lankan government has strongly denied recent allegations of genocide during the final phase of its conflict, calling them baseless and politically motivated.

Underworld figure Nadun Chinthaka Wickramaratne, also known as Harak Kata, has made serious allegations against former Public Security Minister Tiran Alles and current Inspector General of Police (IGP) Deshabandu Tennakoon, claiming the two demanded a bribe of Rs. 300 million in exchange for leniency.

Hayeshika Fernando, widely known as ‘Teacher Amma’, a well-known tutor for Grade 5 Scholarship Exam students, appeared before the Negombo Magistrate’s Court today (May 14) through her attorney after being sought by police in connection with an alleged assault incident.

Former Minister of Agriculture Mahindananda Aluthgamage has filed a petition before the Colombo Magistrate’s Court seeking anticipatory bail.

The President’s Media Division has announced that, following the instructions of President Anura Kumara Dissanayake, financial assistance has been provided to the families of those who died in the recent bus accident at Gerandi Ella, Kotmale.

The Court of Appeal has fixed June 26, 2025, to hear a case challenging the eligibility of Jaffna District Independent MP Dr. Ramanathan Archchuna to remain in Parliament.

Tamil Canadian MP Gary Anandasangaree was appointed yesterday (May 13) as the Minister of Public Safety in Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney’s new Cabinet.

Due to a shortage of salt in the market, the Sri Lankan government has taken steps to import salt.

The Sri Lanka Transport Board (SLTB) has decided to implement several safety measures for long-distance bus services.

Sri Lanka Podujana Peramuna (SLPP) Parliamentarian Namal Rajapaksa has expressed strong concern over the recent inauguration of a Tamil Genocide Memorial in Canada, questioning the legitimacy of the claims it represents and criticizing what he described as politically motivated actions by the Canadian government.

The “Clean Sri Lanka” program has actively collaborated to upgrade and sanitize the facilities at the Divisional Hospital in Kotmale.

Since none of the major parties secured more than 50% of the vote, a significant power struggle emerged between the National People’s Power (NPP) and the Samagi Jana Balawegaya (SJB) to establish control of the Colombo Municipal Council.

A bus accident occurred last night (May 12) on the Yatihalagala – Kulugammana road in the Aladeniya police area, leaving 37 people injured.

Sri Lanka Customs today (May 12) seized a massive consignment of Kush cannabis worth approximately Rs. 460 million from a British woman who arrived from Bangkok, Thailand.

Sri Lankan President Anura Kumara Dissanayake urges the nation to unite in building a just and compassionate society, inspired by the timeless wisdom of the Buddha.

Sri Lanka’s Ministry of Defence has expressed deep gratitude to local residents, medical teams, and emergency responders for their swift and coordinated efforts following the Bell 212 helicopter crash on May 9, 2025 at the Special Forces Camp in Maduruoya.