Category: Local News

Sri Lankan President Anura Kumara Dissanayake extended an appeal to the global community to draw upon the illumination of Buddhist philosophy in building a world where the fires of war are extinguished and peace, development and mutual respect prevail among all nations and peoples.

The 2025 Local Government Election in Sri Lanka concluded a short while ago at 4:00 PM.

Six more students from the Sabaragamuwa University of Sri Lanka have been remanded in custody until May 16, 2025, following their arrest by the Criminal Investigation Department (CID) in connection with the ongoing investigation into the suicide of a student from the Department of Engineering Technology.

Two more students from the Faculty of Technology at Sabaragamuwa University have been arrested in connection with the ongoing investigations into a ragging incident.

A 59-year-old police constable attached to the Padiyathalawa Police Station in Ampara reportedly committed suicide by shooting himself with his service firearm this morning (May 6).

The 2025 Local Government Elections in Sri Lanka officially began at 7:00 AM today (May 6), marking the end of a seven-year break in local polls.

Four additional students were arrested today (May 5) by the Criminal Investigation Department (CID) in connection with the ongoing police investigation into the suicide of a student from the Department of Engineering Technology at Sabaragamuwa University.

Sri Lankan President Anura Kumara Dissanayake, who is on a state visit to Vietnam, was warmly received today (May 5) by Vietnamese President Luong Cuong.

Four students arrested yesterday (May 4) in connection with the ongoing investigation into the suicide of a student from the Department of Engineering Technology at Sabaragamuwa University have been remanded in custody until May 16, 2025.

Sri Lanka Customs has announced that it will begin publicly revealing the names of individuals and institutions found guilty of customs law violations.

In preparation for the upcoming Local Government Elections in Sri Lanka, the Ministry of Education has announced that all schools will be closed today (May 5) and tomorrow (May 6).

A 19-year-old youth was shot dead on Beach Road, Mount Lavinia, this morning (May 5), police said.

Four students were arrested today (May 4) in connection with the ongoing police investigation into the suicide of a student from the Department of Engineering Technology at Sabaragamuwa University.

Making an official high-level visit aimed at enhancing diplomatic relations and defence collaboration, the Japanese Minister of Defence, Hon. Nakatani Gen, arrived in Sri Lanka on Saturday (May 3).

Sri Lankan President Anura Kumara Dissanayake visited the Bai Dinh Pagoda in Vietnam this afternoon (May 4), one of the largest Buddhist temple complexes in Southeast Asia, where he paid homage and received blessings.

Sri Lankan President Anura Kumara Dissanayake, who departed Sri Lanka yesterday (May 3) on a state visit to Vietnam at the invitation of Luong Cuong, President of the Socialist Republic of Vietnam, arrived at Noi Bai International Airport in Hanoi this morning (May 4).