Category: Local News

Former Member of Parliament Hirunika Premachandra has announced her decision to step down from her position as the National Organizer of the Samagi Vanitha Balawegaya, the women’s wing of the Samagi Jana Balawegaya (SJB).

Due to the prevailing adverse weather conditions in Sri Lanka, education authorities have decided to close several schools in the Colombo and Gampaha districts tomorrow (October 14).

Sri Lankan President Anura Kumara Dissanayake has directed officials to provide immediate relief to those affected by the recent severe weather across the country.

A tragic incident occurred at the Katukurunda Railway Station in Kalutara South, where a child, his father, and another individual lost their lives after being hit by a train.

The Ministry of Public Security in Sri Lanka has directed the Acting Inspector General of Police (IGP) to expedite investigations into seven high-profile cases, including the Easter Sunday attacks and the controversial Treasury Bond auction in 2015.

Sri Lankan Prime Minister’s Secretary, Pradeep Saputhanthri, has informed that prior written permission must be obtained from the Prime Minister’s Office for the use of the Prime Minister’s or ministers’ photographs and messages for various events organized by government institutions.

The road from the Kollupitiya Muslim Mosque to the Rotunda roundabout, adjacent to Temple Trees, has been reopened to the public.

Former Parliamentarian Ajith Mannapperuma of the Samagi Jana Balawegaya (SJB) announced that although his name is included on the Gampaha District nomination list, he will not be contesting in the upcoming General Election.

An online discussion took place yesterday (October 11) between Sri Lankan President Anura Kumara Dissanayake and Samantha Power, the Administrator of the United States Agency for International Development (USAID).

Several political parties in Sri Lanka have released their lists of candidates nominated as National List Members of Parliament (National List MPs) for the 2024 General Election.

Sri Lankan President Anura Kumara Dissanayake has instructed officials from the Ministry of Finance to take the necessary action to provide a monthly interim allowance of Rs. 3000 to all pensioners, starting next week.

The name of actress Damitha Abeyratne has not been included in the nomination list submitted by the Samagi Jana Balawegaya (SJB) for the Ratnapura district.

The Sri Lanka Police is requesting the public to report any information regarding the misuse of government vehicles by calling the special hotline 1997.

The Secretary to the President of Sri Lanka, Dr. Nandika Sanath Kumanayake, has instructed all government institutions to seek written approval from the Presidential Secretariat before displaying the President’s photographs or messages on commemorative plaques or at designated celebration areas during events.

Two passenger buses belonging to the Sri Lanka Transport Board (SLTB) reportedly collided along the Colombo-Kandy main road this morning (October 11), resulting in injuries to at least 18 passengers.

The United States handed over a state-of-the-art King Air maritime patrol aircraft to the Sri Lanka Air Force (SLAF) during a ceremony held at the SLAF base in Katunayake on October 10, 2024.