Category: Local News

Dr. Harsha De Silva, Chairman of the Committee on Public Finance, revealed in the Parliament of Sri Lanka on Friday (June 7) that he is facing undue threats related to a million-dollar visa issuing process.

For the first time, the Saudi Government has offered Muslim members of Sri Lanka’s Tri Forces a sponsored chance to perform the annual Haj pilgrimage this year (2024).

Sri Lanka’s Supreme Court has ruled that the proposed bill titled “Gender Equality” is inconsistent with Article 12 of the Constitution.

The International Monetary Fund (IMF) believes Sri Lanka will soon finalize agreements with external commercial creditors that align with program goals.

A group of Sri Lankan train drivers began a strike at midnight on Thursday (June 6).

The “Sri Lanka Electricity” Bill was passed in the Parliament of Sri Lanka with amendments.

The Telecommunications Regulatory Commission of Sri Lanka (TRCSL) has given initial approval for Starlink to offer satellite-based internet services in Sri Lanka, following a formal public consultation process.

The Sri Lankan government will lower electricity tariffs starting July 1, 2024.

The Supreme Court of Sri Lanka today (June 06) ruled the presidential pardon granted to Don Shamantha Jude Anthony Jayamaha, the convict in the Royal Park murder case, by the former Sri Lankan President Maithripala Sirisena was arbitrary and legally invalid.

Sri Lanka’s State Minister of Defence, Premitha Bandara Tennakoon, led a meeting with representatives from UN agencies, INGOs, and NGOs to discuss ongoing rescue and relief efforts for communities affected by bad weather.

SriLankan Airlines, the national carrier, has returned to profitability, posting a profit of Rs.1.124 billion for the nine months ending December 31, 2023.

Japan, Sri Lanka’s largest bilateral lender after China, emphasized yesterday (June 5) the need for Sri Lanka to expedite its debt restructuring efforts for its own benefit.

Since May 15, Sri Lanka has reported 30 deaths due to adverse weather conditions, as of today (June 05), according to State Minister of Defence Premitha Bandara Tennakoon’s statement to Parliament.

The Colombo Municipal Council (CMC) has warned of a heightened risk of communicable diseases spreading throughout the country following recent floods in various parts of Sri Lanka.

Sri Lanka’s Ministry of Defence announced on Tuesday (June 3) that it is freezing the funds and assets of 15 organizations and 210 individuals involved in terrorist and extremist activities.

Three individuals, including the parents of a young child, have been arrested following a viral video that showed the brutal assault of the 4-year-old.