Category: Local News

Sri Lanka Railways is set to receive a major boost with 22 ALCO diesel engines granted by the Indian Government.

Sri Lanka’s Cabinet of Ministers has approved the establishment of the Food Policy and Safety Committee under the Presidential Office.

The Cabinet of Ministers in Sri Lanka has approved an allowance of Rs. 9,375 per month for small fishing boat owners who use kerosene as fuel.

Eight suspects, including the owner of the tattoo studio in Athurugiriya, who had been remanded in connection with the double murder of businessman Surendra Wasantha Perera, also known as “Club Wasantha,” and another individual on July 8, 2024, have been granted bail by the Homagama High Court today (December 10).

The Cabinet has approved a proposal to implement a suitable mechanism for the effective utilization of government bungalows, “Visumpaya,” and Presidential Residences across Sri Lanka, managed under the Ministry of Public Administration.

Sri Lanka’s Cabinet has approved a proposal to replace the current driving licenses with new digital driving licenses.

The United States has imposed sanctions on former SriLankan Airlines CEO Kapila Chandrasena and former Sri Lankan Ambassador to Russia Udayanga Weeratunga, along with their immediate family members, for their involvement in significant corruption.

Sri Lankan President Anura Kumara Dissanayake called for a collective effort to combat corruption during the “2024 International Anti-Corruption Day National Celebration,” held at the Bandaranaike Memorial International Conference Hall yesterday (December 9).

The Consumer Affairs Authority of Sri Lanka has issued a gazette notification setting maximum prices for local and imported rice varieties, effective December 9, 2024.

Former Director of the Colombo Crimes Division (CCD), Assistant Superintendent of Police (ASP) Nevil Silva has been arrested by the Criminal Investigation Department (CID).

U.S. Ambassador to Sri Lanka, Julie Chung, met today (December 9) with Minister of Energy Kumara Jayakody to discuss Sri Lanka’s energy future.

The Consumer Affairs Authority of Sri Lanka has announced that two officials have been assigned to each large-scale rice mill to monitor the daily release of stocks.

Former State Minister Lohan Ratwatte, who was arrested for causing a road accident while driving under the influence of alcohol, has been granted bail.

Arumahandi Janith Madusanka, also known as “Podi Lassi”, a notorious underworld figure, was ordered to be released on bail today (December 9) by Balapitiya Magistrate R.D. Janaka.

A report containing recommendations on managing animals in Sri Lanka that harm local agriculture, including monkeys and toque monkeys, is set to be submitted today (December 9).

The Vehicle Importers’ Association of Sri Lanka (VIASL) confirmed that no official announcement has been made regarding the resumption of vehicle imports.