Category: Local News

A discussion between Sri Lanka President Anura Kumara Dissanayake and representatives of the International Monetary Fund (IMF) was held this morning (July 21) at the Presidential Secretariat in Colombo regarding the upcoming review of the Extended Credit Facility (ECF) between the IMF and Sri Lanka.

A special workshop was held in Parliament on July 15, 2025, to enhance the understanding of public officials on the role of Parliamentary oversight committees, the Committee on Public Enterprises (CoPE) and the Committee on Public Accounts (CoPA).

Former Sports Minister Mahindananda Aluthgamage, former Minister and Lanka Sathosa Chairman Nalin Fernando, and former Sports Ministry Secretary and retired Army Chief of Staff Major General Nanda Mallawarachchi were indicted today (July 21) before the Colombo High Court in connection with a new case related to the controversial carrom board transaction.

Acting Inspector General of Police (IGP), Priyantha Weerasooriya, has announced that Sri Lankan police officers may receive a salary increase next year, as part of ongoing efforts to improve the welfare and professionalism of the police service.

Approximately 21 individuals were injured in a horrific accident involving a collision between two buses in the Galigamuwa area of Kegalle this morning (July 21).

Prime Minister and Minister of Education, Higher Education, and Vocational Education, Dr. Harini Amarasuriya, emphasized the government’s commitment to improving classroom conditions and overall education quality, during an awareness event on education reforms held on July 19 at the Dakshinapaya Auditorium in Galle.

The Panadura Walana Anti-Vice Unit stated that they visited a residence in Nugagoda, Kalutara, yesterday (July 19) to arrest the daughter of Parliamentarian Rohitha Abeygunawardena in connection with an investigation into an illegally assembled vehicle.

The death toll from the van accident that occurred yesterday (July 19) afternoon in the Karandagolla area of Meemure has risen to five.

The National Police Commission of Sri Lanka has decided to terminate the service of Senior Deputy Inspector General of Police (SDIG) Nilantha Jayawardena from the Sri Lanka Police.

Gayan Prabath, also known as Gal Ibba, a member of an organized crime gang, has been arrested in Bopitiya, Matugama.

The son of Samagi Jana Balawegaya (SJB) MP Jagath Vithana has been arrested by the Panadura Walana Anti-Vice Unit in Mathugama.

The Department of Motor Traffic has announced that a procedure to issue temporary driving licenses at Bandaranaike International Airport in Katunayake for tourists arriving in Sri Lanka will commence in August 2025.

A key meeting led by Deputy Minister of Defence Major General Aruna Jayasekara (Retd) was held today to explore how the defence sector can support entrepreneurship and business development in Sri Lanka.

An anticipatory bail application filed by former Minister Rajitha Senaratne, seeking his release before a potential arrest by the Commission to Investigate Allegations of Bribery or Corruption (CIABOC), was rejected by the Colombo Magistrate’s Court today (July 18).

A meeting was held yesterday (July 17) at the Presidential Secretariat in Colombo between the Secretary to the President, Dr. Nandika Sanath Kumanayake, and officials from institutions related to the tea industry.

Former Minister S.M. Chandrasena has been ordered to remain in remand custody until August 1, 2025, by the Colombo Magistrate’s Court.