Category: Local News

The Department of Prisons in Sri Lanka has announced that a special Presidential pardon has been granted to 49 inmates in celebration of the 78th National Independence Day of Sri Lanka.

Sri Lanka stands at a historic moment, moving forward with renewed economic stability, integrity, and hope, President Anura Kumara Dissanayake stated in his 78th National Independence Day message.

A special discussion on Sri Lanka’s Third Mutual Evaluation on Anti-Money Laundering and Combating the Financing of Terrorism (AML/CFT) was held this morning (February 03) at the Presidential Secretariat in Colombo under the patronage of President Anura Kumara Dissanayake.

The Constitutional Council today (February 03) unanimously approved the appointment of Senior Deputy Auditor General L.S.P. Jayaratne as the new Auditor General of Sri Lanka.

Defence Secretary Air Vice Marshal Sampath Thuyacontha (Retd) visited the Colombo Central Bus Terminal yesterday (February 02) to review ongoing renovation work aimed at improving facilities for commuters and staff.

Sri Lankan actor Hemal Ranasinghe was taken into police custody after surrendering to the Wellawatte Police this morning (February 3) over an alleged assault reported at Havelock City in Wellawatta.

Sri Lanka Prime Minister Dr. Harini Amarasuriya announced profit-sharing incentives for 22,000 MILCO dairy farmers and launched farm and family insurance, highlighting the Government’s commitment to an inclusive, people-focused economy.

Shiranthi Rajapaksa, the wife of former Sri Lankan President Mahinda Rajapaksa, arrived at the Financial Crime Investigation Division (FCID) this morning (February 3) to record a statement regarding alleged financial irregularities linked to the Siriliya funds.

Sri Lanka Podujana Peramuna (SLPP) National Organiser and Parliamentarian Namal Rajapaksa arrived at the Criminal Investigation Department (CID) this morning (February 3) to provide a statement.

The Criminal Investigation Department (CID) questioned former minister Prasanna Ranatunga yesterday (February 2) in connection with an investigation into Kehelbaddara Padme, a powerful underworld figure who was arrested in Indonesia and brought to Sri Lanka in 2025.

U.D.M. Seneviratne Bandara Rambukwella, a cousin of former Minister Keheliya Rambukwella, has been arrested by officers of the Commission to Investigate Allegations of Bribery or Corruption (CIABOC).

The Colombo Fort Magistrate’s Court has ordered the arrest of Shamindra Rajapaksa, son of former Speaker Chamal Rajapaksa, in connection with the SriLankan Airlines Airbus aircraft corruption case.

Suspended Parliament official G.K.A. Chaminda Kumara Kularatne has arrived at the Commission to Investigate Allegations of Bribery or Corruption (CIABOC) to file a complaint against Speaker Dr. Jagath Wickramaratne.

Chinthaka Hewapathirana of the National People’s Power (NPP) was elected today (February 2) as the new Chairman of the Weligama Pradeshiya Sabha with 22 votes in favour and 21 against.

Minister of Industry and Entrepreneurship Development Sunil Handunnetti yesterday (February 1) inspected the Kotikambokka vein quartz deposit in Monaragala, a major natural resource estimated to contain 3.1 billion metric tons of quartz.

A Police Inspector and a Police Constable have been arrested after a pistol and a magazine with 10 rounds of ammunition were found to be missing from the Matugama Police Station.