Category: Local News

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.

The Sri Lanka Navy celebrates its 74th Anniversary today, December 9, 2024. Under the leadership of Vice Admiral Priyantha Perera, Commander of the Navy, a series of events are being held across Naval Commands to honor the Navy’s traditions and religious practices.

Private companies have requested approval from the Sri Lankan government to import salt.

The Consumer Affairs Authority (CAA) states that rice mills in the Polonnaruwa area will be subjected to a special inspection today (December 8).

Sri Lankan President Anura Kumara Dissanayake instructed rice traders today (December 7) to reduce both wholesale and retail rice prices.

The U.S. Assistant Secretary of State for South and Central Asian Affairs, Mr. Donald Lu, expressed the United States government’s commitment to supporting Sri Lanka’s ongoing anti-corruption initiatives during a meeting with President Anura Kumara Dissanayake at the Presidential Secretariat today (December 7).

The Ceylon Electricity Board (CEB) submitted a proposal to the Public Utilities Commission of Sri Lanka (PUCSL) yesterday (December 6, 2024) to maintain the current electricity tariffs for the next six months.