Category: Local News

Sri Lanka’s Former Health Secretary Janaka Sri Chandragupta arrested

Sri Lanka’s Former Health Ministry Secretary Janaka Sri Chandragupta was arrested by the Criminal Investigation Department (CID) over the import of substandard Immunoglobulin injections, a short while ago.



Renuka Perera resigns as MILCO Chairman

Renuka Perera, the chairman of Milco (Pvt) Ltd has resigned from his position today (December 18).



Sri Lanka President calls for proposals from opponents of IMF program to rescue country from financial crisis

Sri Lanka President Ranil Wickremesinghe has urged all political leaders to exhibit responsibility in their approach to the International Monetary Fund (IMF) program.



Camillus Perera passes away

Sri Lankan cartoonist Camillus Perera, who created popular cartoon characters like ‘Gajaman’ and ‘Siribiris’ has passed away this morning (December 17) at the age of 84.



Producers and consumers affected by increase in taxes – Harsha

Due to the increase in taxes through the budget, both producers and consumers have been affected., Samagi Jana Balawega (SJB) MP Dr. Harsha de Silva said.



Lionel Wickrama passes away

Sri Lankan actor Lionel Wickrama has passed away at the age of 77, according to family sources.



Sri Lanka allows import of eggs as prices rise in local market

The State Trading Corporation has been granted permission to import eggs to control the unreasonable increase in the price of eggs in the local market, until April 2024, Trade Minister Nalin Fernando said.



Sri Lanka seeks to attract Arab visitors with Ibn Battuta’s trail

Sri Lanka is trying to attract Arab visitors by promoting the travels of the famed 14th-century explorer Ibn Battuta, Colombo’s envoy to Riyadh said on Saturday.



Mahinda Rajapaksa says Commission should be appointed to investigate atrocities committed behind ‘Aragalaya’

Former Sri Lanka President Mahinda Rajapaksa says that a commission should be appointed to investigate the incidents of harassment experienced by Sri Lanka Podujana Peramuna (SLPP) members during the ‘Aragalaya’ protest movement last year.



Major General Harendra Peiris appointed as new Army Chief of Staff

Major General Harendra Peiris of Gajaba Regiment has been appointed the Chief of Staff of Sri Lanka Army with effect from today (December16).



Sri Lanka President wants to transform Horton Plains National Park into Premier destination

Sri Lanka President Ranil Wickremesinghe emphasized the necessity to transform Horton Plains National Park and its surrounding areas into a premier destination for high-end tourists.



Two persons injured in shooting incident near fish stall in Weligama

Two persons, aged 42 and 52, were left injured in a shooting incident in Weligama area on Friday night (December 15).



Sri Lanka’s economy returns to growth, led by agriculture

Sri Lanka’s economy grew by 1.6% in the quarter from July to September, official data showed on Friday, as the country claws its way back from its worst financial crisis in more than seven decades following a record fall in foreign exchange reserves.



Sri Lanka Court orders to extend government specialist doctors’ retirement age to 63

Sri Lanka’s Court of Appeal has ordered that the retirement age of specialist doctors in public service be extended to 63 years.



Annual Convention of Sri Lanka Podujana Peramuna to be held in Colombo

The Special Annual Convention of the Sri Lanka Podujana Peramuna (SLPP) will be held at the Sugathadasa Indoor Stadium, this afternoon (December 15).



Former Kurunegala Mayor Thushara Sanjeewa jailed for demolishing King’s Hall

Former Mayor of Kurunegala Thushara Sanjeewa Vitharana and four others were sentenced to three years rigorous imprisonment after being found guilty over 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.