Category: Local News

Criminal gang member Piyum Hasthika, alias “Piyuma” identified as a primary accomplice of notorious drug trafficker Salidu Malshika, also known as “Kudu Salindu”, was arrested in Dubai and brought to Sri Lanka this morning (February 15).

The nationwide strike launched by 72 health trade unions in Sri Lanka is to be called off from 6:30 AM tomorrow (February 15).

The results of the 2023 G.C.E. Advanced Level (A/L) examination will be released prior to the commencement of the 2023 G.C.E. Ordinary Level examination.

Former Special Task Force (STF) chief Nimal Lewke has joined the Samagi Jana Balawegaya (SJB) political party, today (February 14).

Education Minister Susil Premajayantha has revealed the timeline of the 2023 G.C.E. Ordinary Level and 2024 G.C.E. Advanced Level examinations.

USAID Administrator Samantha Power has urged Sri Lankan President Ranil Wickremesinghe to address concerns about the potential impact of the Online Safety Act on freedom of expression.

The Sri Lankan President issued a special gazette notification declaring healthcare as an essential public service.

The President’s Media Division (PMD) issued a special announcement today (February 13) regarding the upcoming presidential and general elections in Sri Lanka.

Sri Lanka’s Cabinet of Ministers has agreed to proceed with several amendments to the Online Safety Act based on the suggestions made by various industry professionals.

Attorney-at-Law Manoj Gamage has resigned from his position as a Member of Board of Directors of the National Medicines Regulatory Authority (NMRA) today (February 13).

A 24-year-old man was injured in an accident involving the vehicle (SUV) carrying Member of Parliament Ali Sabri Raheem, which occurred at around 1:00 AM today (February 13) near the 15th milepost of the Puttalam – Anuradhapura Road.

Healthcare workers who are members of 72 health trade unions in Sri Lanka launched a continuous strike action at 6:30 AM today (February 13), demanding an allowance of Rs. 35,000.

SriLankan Airlines has confirmed that flight UL 605, en route from Melbourne to Colombo, experienced a technical issue shortly after takeoff at 18:16 hrs (Melbourne time) on Monday (February 12).

The All Ceylon Egg Traders’ Association says that the price of eggs in Sri Lanka will be increased with effect from today (February 12).

India’s Unified Payment Interface (UPI) service was launched today (February 12) in Sri Lanka in collaboration with LankaPay.

Two armed individuals broke into the Meegoda Economic Center this morning (February 12), robbed a shop, shot a woman and fled.