Category: Local News

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.

The Cabinet of Ministers has decided to close down several state-owned enterprises in Sri Lanka that are no longer active or contributing to the national economy.

According to media reports, the government of Sri Lanka is considering handing over the official residence on Wijerama Road, Colombo, currently occupied by former President Mahinda Rajapaksa, to the Criminal Investigation Department (CID).

Sri Lanka has held discussions with the World Bank on strengthening cooperation in areas related to asset recovery and combating corruption.

The Sri Lanka Police celebrated its 159th Anniversary yesterday (September 3, 2025) at the Bambalapitiya Police Field Force Headquarters Grounds, under the patronage of President Anura Kumara Dissanayake.

The results of the 2025 Grade 5 Scholarship Examination have been released online, the Commissioner General of Examinations announced.

Sri Lanka President Anura Kumara Dissanayake today (September 3) appointed 18 new High Court Judges.

Minister of Health and Mass Media Dr. Nalinda Jayatissa paid an official visit yesterday (September 2) to the University Hospital of the General Sir John Kotelawala Defence University (UH-KDU).

The government of Sri Lanka has set up a new Task Force dedicated to promoting the country’s tourism sector.

The Colombo Magistrate’s Court today (September 3) ordered the release of former Inspector General of Police (IGP) Pujith Jayasundara from charges of criminal intimidation and attempted assault.

Former Minister Rajitha Senaratne, who is presently in remand custody, was produced before the Commission to Investigate Allegations of Bribery or Corruption (CIABOC) today (September 3) to record a statement regarding an ongoing corruption investigation.

Sri Lanka Police announced that a special traffic plan will be in effect today (September 3) from 2:00 PM to 7:00 PM along Havelock Road, between Thummulla Junction and Thimbirigasyaya Junction, due to the 159th Police Day celebrations.

Two people died in an accident that took place yesterday (September 2) on the Central Expressway in Sri Lanka.

Police have arrested a suspect accused of planning to assassinate underworld figure Nadun Chinthaka Wickramaratne, better known as Harak Kata, inside court premises while disguised as a journalist.

Sri Lanka President Anura Kumara Dissanayake stated that the government’s objective is to drive national development through a structured plan that recognizes economic strengths and promotes growth in rural areas.

The first coconut seed production unit in the Northern Province was inaugurated this morning (September 2) in Pallai under the patronage of Sri Lanka President Anura Kumara Dissanayake, as part of the Northern Coconut Triangle Project.