Category: Local News

According to a decision by the Sri Lankan government, construction work to modernize Hingurakgoda Domestic Airport for international flight operations commenced on Friday (July 19), under the initiative of the Minister of Ports, Shipping, and Aviation, Nimal Siripala de Silva.

Sri Lankan President Ranil Wickremesinghe has ordered the publication of the 22nd Amendment to the Constitution via a Gazette notification.

Sri Lanka has decided not to sell its national airline, SriLankan Airlines, even though it had shortlisted three potential buyers.

The Department of Immigration and Emigration in Sri Lanka announced that prior online registration is now required when applying for a Sri Lankan passport, effective today (July 19).

Dr. IZUMI Hiroto, head of the Japanese delegation visiting Sri Lanka, praised the successful completion of the country’s debt restructuring process, noting that it has paved the way for the resumption of Japanese Official Development Assistance (ODA) projects.

The Supreme Court of Sri Lanka has finished reviewing petitions against the appointment of Deshabandu Tennakoon as the Inspector General of Police (IGP). The court will decide on July 24, 2024, whether to allow these petitions to proceed.

Senior Deputy Inspector General of Police (SDIG) Nilantha Jayawardena has been placed on compulsory leave with immediate effect by the National Police Commission today (July 18) amidst ongoing investigations into the Easter Sunday attacks.

Sri Lankan authorities are still using the Prevention of Terrorism Act (PTA) to target perceived opponents and minority communities without credible evidence, claims Human Rights Watch (HRW).

The Court of Appeal granted bail today (July 18) to Bodu Bala Sena (BBS) General Secretary Ven. Galagoda Aththe Gnanasara Thero.

The Court of Appeal has reduced the sentences of the defendants in the case concerning the demolition and removal of the King’s Assembly Hall or the King’s Court, dating back to the era of King Buwanekabahu, in Kurunegala.

The Sri Lanka Podujana Peramuna (SLPP) will have a common candidate for the presidency, as it has always done, former Sri Lankan President Mahinda Rajapaksa announced on Wednesday (July 17).

United National Party (UNP) Deputy Leader Ruwan Wijewardene said that President Ranil Wickremesinghe, who took on the challenge of restoring the economy, will run for the Presidential Election as a common candidate.

The Asian Development Bank (ADB) reports that Sri Lanka’s economic performance in Q1 2024 exceeded expectations outlined in the April 2024 Asian Development Outlook (ADO).

Sri Lankan President Ranil Wickremesinghe has proposed forming a committee to assess threats to presidential candidates and former presidents.

Former State Minister Diana Gamage has withdrawn her petition from the Supreme Court today (July 17).

The Sri Lankan government will double the financial aid provided under the President’s Fund for heart and kidney patients, with payments made within a week of application, Finance State Minister Ranjith Siyambalapitiya announced.