Category: Local News

Sri Lanka Police have launched an investigation into a photograph of the Sacred Tooth Relic that is currently circulating on social media.

Sri Lanka will mark the sixth anniversary of the Easter Sunday terror attacks on April 21, 2025, with a series of commemorative events across the country.

A special hotline has been introduced for devotees attending the “Siri Dalada Vandanawa” in Kandy, to assist anyone facing emergencies or getting lost during the religious event.

Sri Lanka Police have started an investigation into a tuition teacher who used police vehicles and motorbikes during an event.

Deputy Minister of Industry and Entrepreneurship Development, Chathuranga Abeysinghe, has highlighted that one of the biggest challenges faced by small and medium enterprises (SMEs) in Sri Lanka is the lack of capital.

A person who served as the driver for former State Minister Sivanesathurai Chandrakanthan, also known as Sivanesathurai Santhirakanthan or “Pillayan,” has been taken into custody by the Criminal Investigation Department (CID).

The “Siri Dalada Vandanawa”, a special exposition of the Sacred Tooth Relic, allowing the public to venerate and pay their respects, commenced today (April 18) at the Temple of the Sacred Tooth Relic (Sri Dalada Maligawa) in Kandy, after a 16-year hiatus.

The sacred “Siri Dalada Vandanawa” ceremony, offering devotees the rare chance to pay homage to the Sacred Tooth Relic of Lord Buddha, begins today (April 18) at the Temple of the Tooth Relic (Sri Dalada Maligawa) in Kandy.

Sri Lanka’s Defence Secretary, Air Vice Marshal Sampath Thuyacontha (Retd), yesterday (April 17) instructed the heads of the Tri-Forces to implement strong and comprehensive security measures for Easter Sunday.

Sri Lanka’s Deputy Minister of Industry and Entrepreneurship Development, Chathuranga Abeysinghe, posted a detailed update on his official Facebook page this week, outlining the Ministry’s progress during the first quarter of 2025.

Gold prices in Sri Lanka have climbed to their highest levels in history today (April 17), reflecting a global trend that has seen the price of gold soar to new records.

Sri Lankan President Anura Kumara Dissanayake says the government has decided to extend the ‘Aswesuma’ welfare benefits program to an additional 400,000 families starting from June 2025.

Sri Lanka’s Defence Secretary Air Vice Marshal Sampath Thuyacontha (Retd) visited the sacred Sri Dalada Maligawa on April 16 to inspect the preparations for the upcoming special exposition of the Sacred Tooth Relic.

Attorney-at-Law and Pivithuru Hela Urumaya (PHU) leader Udaya Prabhath Gammanpila has strongly defended former State Minister Sivanesathurai Chandrakanthan, also known as Sivanesathurai Santhirakanthan or “Pillayan,” calling him a true patriot who played a key role in defeating LTTE terrorism in the Eastern Province.

According to the Inland Revenue Department (IRD), domestically produced liquid milk and yogurt have been exempted from VAT under the Value Added Tax (Amendment) Bill.

Former Sri Lankan President Ranil Wickremesinghe has warned that the new U.S. tax policy, particularly the implementation of reciprocal taxes, poses a serious threat to Sri Lanka’s economy.