Category: Local News

Sri Lanka Navy, Air Force mobilized to rescue fishermen

A fishing trawler carrying five fishermen capsized off the southern coast of Koggala, while an empty dinghy boat washed ashore on Aluthgama beach earlier today (June 28).



Shani Abeysekara appointed as new CID Director

Senior Superintendent of Police (SSP) Shani Abeysekara has been appointed as the new Director of the Criminal Investigation Department (CID) of Sri Lanka.



79 suspects die in Police custody or arrest in Sri Lanka – HRCSL

The Human Rights Commission of Sri Lanka (HRCSL) says 79 suspects died in police custody or during arrest over the past 5 years.



Israel extends re-entry visas for Sri Lankan workers until July 31, 2025

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Foreign Employment and Tourism in Sri Lanka has issued a special announcement regarding the extension of Re-entry Visas for Sri Lankan citizens working in Israel.



Rajitha Senaratne to be arrested related to corruption case?

Former Minister Rajitha Senaratne is to be named and arrested as a suspect in a corruption case related to a deal at the Ceylon Fishery Harbours Corporation (CFHC) during his tenure as Minister of Fisheries.



Ex-Fisheries Chairman Upali Liyanage arrested over harbour deal

Former Chairman of the Ceylon Fishery Harbours Corporation (CFHC), Upali Liyanage, has been taken into custody by the Commission to Investigate Allegations of Bribery or Corruption (CIABOC).



Nishantha Wickramasinghe arrested

Former Chairman of SriLankan Airlines, Nishantha Wickramasinghe, was arrested today (June 27) at around 12:18 PM in the Nawala area by the Commission to Investigate Allegations of Bribery or Corruption (CIABOC).



Sri Lanka Police warn of rising social media scams targeting public

The Sri Lanka Police have issued a strong warning to the public regarding the growing number of Sri Lankans falling victim to financial fraud and cybercrimes carried out through popular social media platforms such as Facebook, WhatsApp, Telegram, Skype, and WeChat.



Two NPP members abducted ahead of Weligama Pradeshiya Sabha Chairman vote

A tense situation erupted at the Weligama Pradeshiya Sabha today (June 27) following the reported abduction of two members of the National People’s Power (NPP) party.



University student missing at Colombo Port City’s artificial sea

A 24-year-old university student has been reported missing while snorkeling in the sea off the artificial beach at Colombo Port City on Thursday (June 26), police said.



UN Human Rights Chief Volker Türk concludes official visit to Sri Lanka

The United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights, Volker Türk, concluded his four-day official visit to Sri Lanka on June 26, 2025.



Sri Lanka President meets former South African President Thabo Mbeki

Sri Lanka President Anura Kumara Dissanayake met with former President of the Republic of South Africa, Mr. Thabo Mbeki, yesterday afternoon (June 26) at the Presidential Secretariat in Colombo.



Burnt body found in car in Mahawa forest

A burnt human body has been found inside a car in a forested area in the Diyabate area of Mahawa.



Sri Lanka President reaffirms human rights commitment in UN talks

Sri Lanka President Anura Kumara Dissanayake met with the United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights, Volker Türk, today (June 26) at the Presidential Secretariat in Colombo.



Sri Lanka slashes salt prices with new retail limits

The Salt Producers’ Association of Sri Lanka has announced that salt will now be sold under new maximum retail price limits, following an agreement with the Consumer Affairs Authority.



Sajin Vass gets bail after appearing in court over tax evasion charge

Colombo Additional Magistrate Harshana Kekunawela today (26) ordered the withdrawal of the arrest warrant issued against former Member of Parliament Sajin de Vass Gunawardena, who was accused of evading the payment of Rs. 36.9 million in personal income tax.