Category: Local News

Former MP Sajin Vass Gunawardena was remanded until March 24, 2026, after being arrested by the Commission to Investigate Allegations of Bribery or Corruption (CIABOC) over allegations of illegally accumulating assets worth Rs. 243.8 million.

Former Member of Parliament Sajin Vass Gunawardena has been arrested by officials of the Commission to Investigate Allegations of Bribery or Corruption (CIABOC) over allegations that he illegally acquired assets worth Rs. 243.8 million.

The Ceylon Electricity Board (CEB) was officially abolished at midnight on March 8, 2026, and from today (March 9) its functions will be carried out by six newly established companies under a major restructuring of Sri Lanka’s electricity sector.

Litro Gas Lanka Ltd. says that 3,700 metric tons of gas will be released to the market today (March 09).

Twenty-two Iranian sailors were released from a Sri Lankan hospital on Sunday after being rescued from a warship sunk by a U.S. submarine.

Sri Lankan President Anura Kumara Dissanayake states that women, who represent 52 percent of the country’s population, play a vital role in Sri Lanka’s economy and national development through their contributions across multiple sectors.

Prime Minister Dr. Harini Amarasuriya has described women as the “true pillar” of Sri Lanka’s society and economy, calling for them to be recognized as active partners in national development rather than just beneficiaries.

The Ranaviru Seva Authority (RSA) conducted a special ceremony yesterday (March 06) to award scholarships to the children of fallen and disabled veterans under its educational empowerment programme.

The exhibition and air display organised to mark the 75th anniversary of the Sri Lanka Air Force was inaugurated yesterday afternoon (March 06) at the Sri Lanka Air Force Base in Ratmalana, under the patronage of Sri Lankan President Anura Kumara Dissanayake.

The U.S. Embassy in Colombo has advised American citizens in Sri Lanka that many commercial travel options to the United States remain available despite ongoing developments in the Middle East affecting some travel routes.

Sri Lanka Police have instructed all police stations to closely monitor the import, sale, and repair of drones amid concerns they could be misused to threaten national security or carry out terrorist attacks.

Two people have died after a boat capsized at the Gurunagar Jetty in Jaffna today (March 6).

An Extraordinary Gazette notification has been issued by the Minister of Energy, Kumara Jayakody, making provisions to establish six successor companies by assigning the functions and duties of the Ceylon Electricity Board (CEB) to them.

A total of 204 individuals from the Iranian naval vessel IRIS Bushehr have been brought to the Colombo Port, the Sri Lanka Navy confirmed today (March 06).

Sri Lanka has decided to formally take charge of the Iranian vessel Iris Bushehr and its 208 crew members, President Anura Kumara Dissanayake announced during a special media briefing today (March 5).

The Criminal Investigation Department (CID) today (March 05) took steps to name former head of the State Intelligence Service, Major General (Retd) Suresh Sallay, who is currently in detention, as the third suspect in a case being heard before the Fort Magistrate’s Court in connection with the Easter Sunday attacks.