Category: Local News

Opposition Leader Sajith Premadasa today (June 23) called on the government to take urgent action in response to the growing tensions between Israel and Iran, warning that the conflict could seriously impact Sri Lanka’s fuel and LNG supply.

United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights, Volker Türk, arrived in Sri Lanka this afternoon (June 23) for an official four-day visit, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Foreign Employment, and Tourism announced.

Colombo Additional Magistrate Pavithra Sanjeewani Pathiraja today (June 23) issued an arrest warrant against former Parliamentarian Sajin Vass Gunawardena for failing to appear in court in a case related to alleged income tax evasion amounting to nearly Rs. 36.9 million.

Sri Lanka President Anura Kumara Dissanayake has appointed Dr. Harshana Suriyapperuma as the new Secretary to the Ministry of Finance.

Nissanka Senadhipathi has appeared before the Commission to Investigate Allegations of Bribery or Corruption (CIABOC).

Sri Lanka has expressed deep concern over the recent developments in the Middle East and has called on all involved parties to take immediate and concrete steps to reduce tensions in the region.

The All Ceylon Egg Producers’ Association has announced plans to share daily egg prices in Sri Lanka through social media platforms.

The National People’s Power (NPP) has so far succeeded in gaining control of 192 local government bodies.

The House Committee of the Sri Lankan Parliament has decided to reduce the recently increased monthly meal charges for parliamentary staff, following multiple requests made by staff members.

Two police sergeants attached to the Ampara Division Crime Investigation Unit have been arrested by officials of the Commission to Investigate Allegations of Bribery or Corruption (CIABOC).

The United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights, Volker Türk, will visit Sri Lanka from June 23 to 26, 2025, marking the first visit by a UN human rights chief to the country since February 2016.

A tragic bus accident occurred around 6:00 PM today (June 21) near the Dunhinda 4th mile post on the Badulla-Mahiyanganaya main road, resulting in the deaths of three people and injuries to 34 others.

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Foreign Employment and Tourism of Sri Lanka has announced that arrangements have been made with the Government of India to support Sri Lankans currently in Iran who wish to leave the country.

A complaint has been filed with the Financial Crimes Investigation Division (FCID) by Lakshman Jayawardena, Vice Chairman of the Eppawala Cooperative Society, regarding the alleged misuse of funds involving former President Maithripala Sirisena.

Sri Lanka’s Board of Investment (BOI) has recorded a significant increase in foreign direct investment (FDI) during the first quarter of 2025, with inflows rising by US$96 million compared to the same period in 2024.

Deputy Minister of Finance and Planning Dr. Harshana Suriyapperuma has tendered his resignation as a Member of Parliament.