A 51-year-old man from the Basnagala area in Nuriya was arrested on the evening of July 2, 2025 for possession of explosive materials, according to Sri Lanka Police.
Sri Lanka’s Deputy Minister of Industry and Entrepreneurship Development, Chathuranga Abeysinghe, addressed public concerns today (July 3) regarding recent changes to how taxes are applied to goods purchased through international platforms such as AliExpress and eBay.
The Officer-in-Charge (OIC) of the Kahawatte Police has been transferred to the Jaffna Police Division to facilitate the investigation into the shooting death of a youth on June 30, 2025, in Kahawatte, police said.
The Sri Lankan Government is set to launch a scholarship program to enable students who excel at the G.C.E. Advanced Level (A/L) examination to pursue their first degree at foreign universities.
Entrepreneur Elon Musk has announced that Starlink, his high-speed, low-latency satellite-based internet service, is now officially available throughout Sri Lanka.
Indian entrepreneurs have stated that they are currently focusing on new investment opportunities in Sri Lanka, particularly in sectors such as energy, infrastructure, the digital economy, tourism, and agriculture, as well as on enhancing entrepreneurial capacity.
Yoshitha Rajapaksa and his aunt, Daisy Forrest Wickremesinghe, also known as ‘Daisy Achchi’, were served indictments today (July 2) before the Colombo High Court.
Sri Lanka will introduce new legislation to take action against organized crime, as the government moves forward with plans to repeal the Prevention of Terrorism Act (PTA).
The Executive Board of the International Monetary Fund (IMF) has completed the fourth review under the 48-month Extended Fund Facility (EFF) arrangement, allowing Sri Lanka to draw approximately US$350 million.
The Government of Sri Lanka has granted Cabinet approval to implement a nationwide online traffic fine payment system, expanding on the current pilot project.
Three individuals, including former Commissioner General of Motor Traffic Nishantha Anuruddha Weerasinghe, have been arrested by the Commission to Investigate Allegations of Bribery or Corruption (CIABOC).
Controller General of Immigration and Emigration, Harsha Ilukpitiya, has unconditionally admitted guilt before the Supreme Court of Sri Lanka over a charge of contempt of court.
