Category: Local News

Former Sri Lankan President Maithripala Sirisena appeared before the Criminal Investigation Department (CID) today (April 21) for the second time, as part of the ongoing investigation into the alleged misuse of the President’s Fund.

Archbishop of Colombo, Cardinal Malcolm Ranjith, today (April 21) presented a series of requests to Sri Lankan President Anura Kumara Dissanayake, urging that those responsible for the Easter Sunday terrorist attacks be brought to justice without further delay.

During the Sinhala and Tamil New Year period, an income of Rs. 462 million was generated from the expressways in Sri Lanka.

All churches across Sri Lanka will observe a two-minute silence at 8:45 AM today (April 21) to mark the sixth anniversary of the deadly Easter Sunday terror attacks that occurred on April 21, 2019.

Sri Lankan President Anura Kumara Dissanayake stated in Polonnaruwa today (April 20) that the full report of the Presidential Commission on the Easter Sunday attacks, including the previously concealed sections, has been handed over to the Criminal Investigation Department (CID) for investigation.

Sri Lanka Police have launched an investigation into a photograph of the Sacred Tooth Relic that is currently circulating on social media.

Sri Lanka will mark the sixth anniversary of the Easter Sunday terror attacks on April 21, 2025, with a series of commemorative events across the country.

A special hotline has been introduced for devotees attending the “Siri Dalada Vandanawa” in Kandy, to assist anyone facing emergencies or getting lost during the religious event.

Sri Lanka Police have started an investigation into a tuition teacher who used police vehicles and motorbikes during an event.

Deputy Minister of Industry and Entrepreneurship Development, Chathuranga Abeysinghe, has highlighted that one of the biggest challenges faced by small and medium enterprises (SMEs) in Sri Lanka is the lack of capital.

A person who served as the driver for former State Minister Sivanesathurai Chandrakanthan, also known as Sivanesathurai Santhirakanthan or “Pillayan,” has been taken into custody by the Criminal Investigation Department (CID).

The “Siri Dalada Vandanawa”, a special exposition of the Sacred Tooth Relic, allowing the public to venerate and pay their respects, commenced today (April 18) at the Temple of the Sacred Tooth Relic (Sri Dalada Maligawa) in Kandy, after a 16-year hiatus.

The sacred “Siri Dalada Vandanawa” ceremony, offering devotees the rare chance to pay homage to the Sacred Tooth Relic of Lord Buddha, begins today (April 18) at the Temple of the Tooth Relic (Sri Dalada Maligawa) in Kandy.

Sri Lanka’s Defence Secretary, Air Vice Marshal Sampath Thuyacontha (Retd), yesterday (April 17) instructed the heads of the Tri-Forces to implement strong and comprehensive security measures for Easter Sunday.

Sri Lanka’s Deputy Minister of Industry and Entrepreneurship Development, Chathuranga Abeysinghe, posted a detailed update on his official Facebook page this week, outlining the Ministry’s progress during the first quarter of 2025.

Gold prices in Sri Lanka have climbed to their highest levels in history today (April 17), reflecting a global trend that has seen the price of gold soar to new records.