Category: Local News

Sri Lanka has decided to stop issuing free long-term visas to Russian and Ukrainian nationals who have lived in the Indian Ocean island nation for the past two years, a government official said on Thursday.

United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA) Asia Pacific Regional Director Pio Smith called on Prime Minister Dinesh Gunawardena at the Temple on Thursday (February 29).

Sri Lanka is set to introduce the National Cyber Security Act this year, which will be followed by the establishment of the Cyber Security Authority.

Former Health Minister Keheliya Rambukwella who was arrested by the Criminal Investigation Department (CID) over the import of substandard Immunoglobulin injections, was further remanded till March 14, 2024 by the Maligakanda Magistrate’s Court.

Sri Lanka’s Supreme Court today (February 29), nullified the Cabinet’s decision that permitted former President Maithripala Sirisena to retain his official residence at Paget Road, Colombo 07, even after his tenure.

The Supreme Court today (February 29) issued a rule for the removal of Nagananda Kodituwakku from the position of an Attorney-at-Law after he was found guilty of professional misconduct.

Sri Lankan President Ranil Wickremesinghe emphasized Sri Lanka’s dedication to maintaining a strategic position aimed at ensuring the absence of major power rivalries and upholding freedom of navigation in the Indian Ocean.

36 passengers, including 24 school children, were injured when a Sri Lanka Transport Board (SLTB) bus overturned in Monaragala this morning (February 29).

A team from the International Monetary Fund (IMF) is set to arrive in Sri Lanka for the second review of the Extended Fund Facility (EFF) program, which is scheduled to begin on March 07, 2024, according to State Minister of Finance Shehan Semasinghe.

Responding to the escalating atmospheric heat, the Education Ministry in Sri Lanka has issued a directive to all school authorities, urging them to suspend strenuous outdoor activities for students until Friday (March 01).

Santhan alias T Suthendiraraja, a Sri Lankan national who was one of the six convicts released in the Rajiv Gandhi assassination case, died on Wednesday morning at the Rajiv Gandhi Government Hospital (RGGH) in Chennai.

A former army soldier, wanted for his involvement in a recent shooting in Mahabage and other crimes, was shot and killed by Special Task Force (STF) personnel during a shootout in Sooriyawewa, according to police.

Former Finance Minister Ronnie de Mel passed away on Tuesday (February 27) at the age of 99 while receiving treatment at a private hospital in Colombo.

The Indian government is working on operationalizing Rupee investments in Sri Lanka in a move to boost Indian investments in its southern neighbor, two people aware of the matter told Mint.

The National People’s Power (NPP) announced that it will support the no-confidence motion against Speaker Mahinda Yapa Abeywardhane brought by the Opposition.

A police sergeant shot and killed himself using his service firearm within the police post located at the Matara New Court Complex in Kotawila North, Matara, today (February 27).