Category: Local News

The Sri Lanka Police have introduced two traffic operations aimed at reducing road accidents and alleviating traffic congestion, in line with the national “Clean Sri Lanka” program.

A proposal to appoint a committee to evaluate the Adani Group’s wind energy projects in Sri Lanka is set to be tabled at the Cabinet meeting scheduled for tomorrow (January 6), according to a spokesperson from the Ministry of Energy.

Sri Lanka’s Minister of Industry and Entrepreneurship Development, Sunil Handunnetti, inspected the Pelwatta and Sevanagala sugar factories operated by Lanka Sugar Company.

The Police Media Division has clarified that an audio recording circulating on social media, purportedly from the Sri Lanka Police, is false.

A 26-year-old man was killed, and another individual injured, in a shooting incident at Kapparathota in Weligama early this morning (January 4).

Former Minister Wimal Weerawansa arrived at the Financial Crimes Investigation Division (FCID) of the Criminal Investigation Department (CID) this morning (January 3) to provide a statement regarding remarks he made during a television program on March 3, 2022, concerning Basil Rajapaksa.

Former Member of Parliament Thalatha Athukorala has been appointed General Secretary of the United National Party (UNP).

Raveendra Nammuni, a former member of the Millaniya Pradeshiya Sabha from the Sri Lanka Podujana Peramuna (SLPP), has been arrested by the Criminal Investigation Department (CID).

Yoshitha Rajapaksa, the second son of former Sri Lankan President Mahinda Rajapaksa, arrived at the Criminal Investigation Department (CID) this morning (January 3).

A second inmate, who was receiving treatment in the Intensive Care Unit (ICU) of Matara General Hospital after being injured by a falling Bo tree branch at the Matara Prison, passed away early this morning (December 3).

Sri Lankan Prime Minister Dr. Harini Amarasuriya has urged public servants to make 2025 a year of fulfilling the aspirations of Sri Lankan people by adhering to their pledges.

Former Member of Parliament J. R. P. Suriyapperuma passed away at the age of 96.

Sri Lanka’s Ministry of Labour has introduced a new WhatsApp number to streamline its services and enable the public to submit requests more efficiently.

The Sri Lanka Police officially launched the e-Traffic mobile application on January 1, 2025, as part of efforts to reduce traffic violations and improve road safety under the ‘Clean Sri Lanka’ initiative.

A Bone Marrow and Hematopoietic Stem Cell Transplant (HSCT) Unit for children with cancer was inaugurated at the Apeksha Hospital in Maharagama today (January 2).

A branch from a Bo tree within the Matara Prison fell at around 10:30 PM yesterday (January 1), resulting in the death of one inmate and injuries to 11 others.