Category: Local News

Sri Lanka Police has issued a nationwide order to all officers to check individuals who behave suspiciously while wearing safety helmets, especially when they are not riding motorcycles.

Kandy, a city renowned for its religious and cultural heritage, is currently facing public criticism following reports of indecent behavior during the “Siri Dalada Vandanawa” the public viewing of the Sacred Tooth Relic.

Sri Lankan President Anura Kumara Dissanayake states that the discussions held with the United States regarding tariff taxes were successful, and that the outcomes will be promptly presented in a joint statement.

Acting Inspector General of Police (IGP) Priyantha Weerasooriya has appointed Senior Superintendent of Police (SSP) Shani Abeysekara to the special police committee reviewing the Presidential Commission Report on the 2019 Easter Sunday attacks.

Sri Lanka’s economy grew faster than expected in 2024, according to a new World Bank report released today (April 23).

Defence Secretary, Air Vice Marshal Sampath Thuyacontha (Retd), visited Kandy on April 22 and 23 to inspect security and welfare arrangements for the thousands of devotees attending the special Dalada exposition at the Sri Dalada Maligawa.

Sri Lankan Prime Minister Dr. Harini Amarasuriya emphasized the importance of transparency and accountability in government spending during a public event held at the Raffles Hotel in Kotte yesterday (April 22).

Social activist Dan Priyasad has succumbed to his injuries after being hospitalized following a shooting incident in Wellampitiya last night (April 22).

Social activist Dan Priyasad has been injured in a shooting incident that occurred a short while ago in Wellampitiya.

The United Arab Emirates (UAE) has pledged its full support to Sri Lanka’s efforts to develop key sectors such as energy, tourism, foreign investment, and overseas employment.

The Sri Lankan Government has proposed the creation of a new independent authority to monitor all gambling-related activities in the country.

Sri Lanka Police have appointed a four-member committee to study the final report of the Presidential Commission of Inquiry into the 2019 Easter Sunday bomb attacks.

Prime Minister Dr. Harini Amarasuriya said the upcoming election is a crucial opportunity for the government to deliver development funds to villages without corruption, unlike the opposition, which sees it as just another power struggle.

The Attorney General has formally requested the Chief Justice to appoint a Trial-at-Bar with a three-judge bench to hear the case related to the importation of substandard human immunoglobulin vials.

According to Sri Lanka Police, over 4,000 drivers have been subjected to legal action based on footage obtained from CCTV cameras installed throughout the Colombo city area.

The Temple of the Sacred Tooth Relic (Sri Dalada Maligawa) in Kandy has extended the daily viewing hours of the Sacred Tooth Relic, allowing more time for public veneration during the ongoing special exposition, Siri Dalada Vandanawa.