Category: Local News

The “Sith Roo – 2025” concert, organized by the Department of Social Services with the aim of showcasing the aesthetic talents of persons with disabilities at the national level, was held yesterday afternoon (August 5) at the Nelum Pokuna Theatre in Colombo, under the patronage of Sri Lanka’s President, Anura Kumara Dissanayake.

Former State Minister Shasheendra Rajapaksa was taken into custody this morning (August 6) by officials from the Commission to Investigate Allegations of Bribery or Corruption (CIABOC).

A meeting between Sri Lanka President Anura Kumara Dissanayake and the Sri Lankan Singers’ Association was held yesterday afternoon (August 5) at the Presidential Secretariat in Colombo.

The resolution to remove Deshabandu Tennakoon from the post of Inspector General of Police (IGP) has been referred to President Anura Kumara Dissanayake by Speaker Dr. Jagath Wickramaratne.

The People’s Republic of China has donated a consignment of disaster relief equipment worth over Rs. 400 million to Sri Lanka at a formal handover ceremony held today (August 5) at the Disaster Management Division in Colombo.

The resolution to remove Inspector General of Police (IGP) Deshabandu Tennakoon from office was passed in the Sri Lankan Parliament this evening (August 5) with an overwhelming majority of 177 votes in favour and none against. MP Ramanathan Archchuna abstained from voting.

The Officer-in-Charge (OIC) of the Keerthibandarapura Motor Traffic Division of the Sri Lanka Police has been arrested by officials of the Commission to Investigate Allegations of Bribery or Corruption (CIABOC).

The Cabinet of Sri Lanka has approved a proposal to revise the insurance coverage limit for Members of Parliament, significantly reducing the amount from the previous level.

Sri Lanka’s Department of Wildlife Conservation has raised serious concerns over the rising number of elephant deaths this year, revealing that 44 elephants have been shot and killed so far in 2025.

A special debate will be held in the Sri Lankan Parliament today (August 5) on the proposal to remove Deshabandu Tennakoon from the post of Inspector General of Police (IGP).

Thalangama Police have arrested eleven foreign nationals, including eight men and three women, for operating an online gambling ring.

Sandra Perera, the private secretary to former Sri Lanka President Ranil Wickremesinghe, gave a statement to the Criminal Investigation Department (CID) today (August 4) regarding an ongoing investigation into the alleged misuse of government funds.

The Committee on Public Finance (COPF) has pointed out to officials of the Ministry of Finance that the National Lotteries Board and the Development Lotteries Board should be brought under a regulatory framework, as lotteries are a form of gambling.

A dead wild elephant has been found in a swamp near the Karametiya tank in Dahaiyagala, which comes under the Thanamalvila, Hambegamuwa Police Division.

Prime Minister and Minister of Education, Higher Education and Vocational Education, Dr. Harini Amarasuriya, stated that under Sri Lanka’s upcoming education reforms, no child will fail and all students will have the opportunity to continue their education, either through academic or vocational streams.

The Parliament of Sri Lanka will hold a debate tomorrow (August 5) on the proposal to remove Deshabandu Tennakoon from the post of Inspector General of Police (IGP).