Category: Local News

Former Member of Parliament from Ilankai Tamil Arasu Kachchi (ITAK), Mavai Senathirajah, passed away a short while ago at the age of 82.

Two Indian fishermen were injured due to the accidental discharge of a firearm by a Sri Lanka Navy personnel while they aggressively attempted to seize weapons and defied lawful orders during their apprehension on January 27, 2025.

The Collective for Social Media Declaration (CSMD) has sent a letter to President Anura Kumara Dissanayake, raising concerns over the lack of transparency in key policy reforms and digital projects in Sri Lanka.

Jaffna District MP Dr. Ramanathan Archchuna was arrested this afternoon (January 29) by the police in Jaffna for allegedly obstructing police duties in Anuradhapura.

The Sri Lankan government has decided to discontinue the position of Chief of Defence Staff (CDS).

The Chairman of the Sri Lanka Transport Board (SLTB), Ramal Siriwardena, has resigned from his position.

The President’s Fund has decided to provide an incentive for staff attending surgeries performed after duty hours in government hospitals in Sri Lanka.

The Department of Examinations has published the timetable for the G.C.E. Ordinary Level (O/L) Examination 2024 (2025).

The Central Bank of Sri Lanka states that the revision of electricity tariffs in January 2025, which was lower than expected, will lead to deeper deflation in the upcoming period compared to previously projected amounts.

A boat inspection tour of the Nilwala River was conducted yesterday (January 28) to address its conservation and development while seeking urgent solutions to the recurring flooding in surrounding areas.

The Attorney General has filed indictments against parliamentarian Namal Rajapaksa, accusing him of criminal misappropriation of Rs. 70 million related to the controversial Krrish deal.

Johann Peries has achieved another historic milestone by reaching the summit of Mount Vinson, the highest mountain in Antarctica, standing at 4,892 meters.

Sri Lankan President Anura Kumara Dissanayake emphasized the government’s commitment to advancing Sri Lanka and improving citizens’ quality of life.

The Telecommunications Regulatory Commission of Sri Lanka (TRCSL) has announced that starting today (January 28), all radio frequency (RF)-emitting devices must be registered with the commission to operate legally.

An Extraordinary Gazette has been issued today (January 27) regarding the import of vehicles to Sri Lanka.

Sri Lankan President Anura Kumara Dissanayake has set an ambitious target to increase the nation’s export revenue to USD 36 billion by 2030, in line with the government’s “A Thriving Nation – A Beautiful Life” policy.