Category: Local News

Sri Lanka received USD 680.8 million in worker remittances in August 2025, according to the latest statistics released by the Central Bank of Sri Lanka (CBSL).

Sri Lanka President Anura Kumara Dissanayake stressed that it is the responsibility of state officials in each district to ensure that development projects implemented at the district level are not delayed and that their benefits reach the people within the stipulated timeframe.

As a key step towards achieving the target of fulfilling 70% of the country’s electricity demand from renewable energy by 2030, construction work on the Siyambalanduwa “Rividanavi” Solar Power Park, Sri Lanka’s largest renewable energy project, commenced yesterday morning (September 6) under the patronage of President Anura Kumara Dissanayake.

Former Pradeshiya Sabha member of the Sri Lanka Podujana Peramuna (SLPP), Sampath Manamperi, has been suspended from party membership, General Secretary Sagara Kariyawasam announced.

Former State Minister Shasheendra Rajapaksa, who is currently in remand custody, has been admitted to the Prison Hospital.

A massive stock of chemicals, suspected to be used in the production of crystal methamphetamine (ICE), was discovered in the Middeniya area yesterday (September 5).

Two shooting incidents have been reported from the Grandpass and Panchikawatte areas on September 5 and 6, claiming one life and leaving another person injured.

Sri Lankan President Anura Kumara Dissanayake, in his Milad-un-Nabi message, emphasized the enduring values of equality, peace, and compassion taught by Prophet Muhammad.

The death toll from the tragic road accident that occurred at around 9:00 PM yesterday (September 4) on the Ella–Wellawaya road, within the Ella Police Division, between the 23rd and 24th kilometre posts, has risen to 15.

The government of Sri Lanka has decided to postpone the introduction of an 18% Value Added Tax (VAT) on digital services provided by non-resident companies to local consumers.

The Cabinet of Ministers has decided to close down several state-owned enterprises in Sri Lanka that are no longer active or contributing to the national economy.

According to media reports, the government of Sri Lanka is considering handing over the official residence on Wijerama Road, Colombo, currently occupied by former President Mahinda Rajapaksa, to the Criminal Investigation Department (CID).

Sri Lanka has held discussions with the World Bank on strengthening cooperation in areas related to asset recovery and combating corruption.

The Sri Lanka Police celebrated its 159th Anniversary yesterday (September 3, 2025) at the Bambalapitiya Police Field Force Headquarters Grounds, under the patronage of President Anura Kumara Dissanayake.

The results of the 2025 Grade 5 Scholarship Examination have been released online, the Commissioner General of Examinations announced.

Sri Lanka President Anura Kumara Dissanayake today (September 3) appointed 18 new High Court Judges.