Category: Local News

The suspected gunman in the shooting incident that took place at Graceland Estate, Horana this afternoon (May 05) has been arrested at the Bandaranaike International Airport (BIA) while attempting to flee to Dubai.

The Mirigama-Kadawatha Expressway, partially constructed, witnessed a section collapse, as confirmed by the Road Development Authority (RDA).

Sri Lanka’s Examinations Department released the rescrutiny results for the 2022 (2023) General Certificate of Education Ordinary Level (O/L) Examination on Saturday (May 4).

Reuters says Sri Lanka and Japan have agreed to collaborate on reviving stalled bilateral projects, including a $1.5 billion Japanese-funded light railway.

Japan’s Foreign Minister, Ms. Yoko Kamikawa called on Sri Lankan President Ranil Wickremesinghe on Sunday afternoon (May 4) at the Presidential Secretariat.

The Sri Lankan rupee has emerged as one of the fastest-growing currencies globally, according to Sri Lanka’s Finance State Minister, Ranjith Siyambalapitiya.

Sri Lanka introduced a mobile court system, funded by the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime, which was inaugurated on Friday (May 3) to facilitate bringing suspects to court via an online platform.

Indian High Commissioner to Sri Lanka, Santosh Jha, revealed plans to start a ferry service from Nagapattinam to Kankesanthurai in just two weeks if all preparations go well.

44 Sri Lankans, who were in different prisons across the United Arab Emirates, have been pardoned by a Royal order.

Laugfs Gas PLC has reduced the prices of domestic liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) cylinders, effective from May 4, 2024.

The Department for Registration of Persons (DRP) will open its head office in Battaramulla and several provincial offices tomorrow (May 4) specifically for G.C.E. Ordinary Level (O/L) candidates to obtain their National Identity Cards (NICs).

Litro Gas Lanka has reduced the prices of domestic liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) cylinders with effect from midnight today (May 3).

Professor Nalin de Silva has passed away at the age of 79.

The Export Development Board (EDB) reports that Sri Lanka’s merchandise export performance in March 2024 amounted to USD 1,138.9 million, marking an increase of 9.77% compared to March 2023.

Director of the Uma Oya Multipurpose Development Project, D.C.S. Alakanda, states that the Ceylon Electricity Board (CEB) is saving approximately Rs. 80 million per day since the opening of the Uma Oya Multipurpose Development Project.

Lakshman Yapa Abeywardena and Nazeer Ahamed were sworn in as provincial governors this morning (May 2), the President’s Media Division (PMD) said.