Category: Local News

The President’s Media Division has announced that, following the instructions of President Anura Kumara Dissanayake, financial assistance has been provided to the families of those who died in the recent bus accident at Gerandi Ella, Kotmale.

The Court of Appeal has fixed June 26, 2025, to hear a case challenging the eligibility of Jaffna District Independent MP Dr. Ramanathan Archchuna to remain in Parliament.

Tamil Canadian MP Gary Anandasangaree was appointed yesterday (May 13) as the Minister of Public Safety in Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney’s new Cabinet.

Due to a shortage of salt in the market, the Sri Lankan government has taken steps to import salt.

The Sri Lanka Transport Board (SLTB) has decided to implement several safety measures for long-distance bus services.

Sri Lanka Podujana Peramuna (SLPP) Parliamentarian Namal Rajapaksa has expressed strong concern over the recent inauguration of a Tamil Genocide Memorial in Canada, questioning the legitimacy of the claims it represents and criticizing what he described as politically motivated actions by the Canadian government.

The “Clean Sri Lanka” program has actively collaborated to upgrade and sanitize the facilities at the Divisional Hospital in Kotmale.

Since none of the major parties secured more than 50% of the vote, a significant power struggle emerged between the National People’s Power (NPP) and the Samagi Jana Balawegaya (SJB) to establish control of the Colombo Municipal Council.

A bus accident occurred last night (May 12) on the Yatihalagala – Kulugammana road in the Aladeniya police area, leaving 37 people injured.

Sri Lanka Customs today (May 12) seized a massive consignment of Kush cannabis worth approximately Rs. 460 million from a British woman who arrived from Bangkok, Thailand.

Sri Lankan President Anura Kumara Dissanayake urges the nation to unite in building a just and compassionate society, inspired by the timeless wisdom of the Buddha.

Sri Lanka’s Ministry of Defence has expressed deep gratitude to local residents, medical teams, and emergency responders for their swift and coordinated efforts following the Bell 212 helicopter crash on May 9, 2025 at the Special Forces Camp in Maduruoya.

Sri Lankan President Anura Kumara Dissanayake has expressed deep shock and sadness over the tragic bus accident that occurred this morning (May 11) in the Garadi Ella area along the Nuwara Eliya–Gampola main road in Kotmale.

The number of fatalities has risen following a tragic accident in which a Sri Lanka Transport Board (SLTB) bus plunged into a precipice in the Gerandi Ella area of Ramboda this morning (May 11).

Sri Lankan actress Semini Iddamalgoda was taken into custody by the Welikada Police last evening (May 10) in connection with seven outstanding warrants related to financial fraud.

The State Vesak Festival for the Buddhist Year 2569 officially commenced on Friday (May 10) at the International Buddhist Centre Temple in Nuwara Eliya, under the patronage of the Most Venerable Maha Nayaka Theros of the Three Nikayas, and with the participation of President Anura Kumara Dissanayake.