Category: Local News

Sri Lanka’s Foreign Minister Vijitha Herath told the 60th Session of the UN Human Rights Council in Geneva today (September 8) that the country is on a “historic journey of transformational change” based on democracy, human rights, economic reform and national unity.

Massive quantities of chemicals suspected to be used in the production of crystal methamphetamine (ICE) have been seized in Middeniya, Kandana, and Tangalle following a series of police raids.

The President’s Fund in Sri Lanka has planned to implement a scholarship programme to support the education of children whose parents working overseas have died, become disabled, gone missing, or faced other adversities.

Sri Lanka Police have detected another stock of chemicals suspected to be used in the production of crystal methamphetamine (commonly known as ICE) at a residence in Kandana.

Two suspects were arrested yesterday (September 7), in connection with a recent murder in the Grandpass Police Division.

Sri Lanka Police recovered a cache of explosives and ammunition yesterday (September 6) in the Middeniya area, at the same site where 50,000 kilograms of chemicals used to manufacture crystal methamphetamine (ICE) were discovered earlier.

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.