Category: Local News

The report of the National Animal Census conducted in Sri Lanka on March 15, 2025, was released today (June 12).

Commissioner Gamini B. Dissanayake, who served as the Prison Media Spokesman, has reportedly tendered his resignation to the Acting Commissioner General of Prisons, Nishan Dhanasinghe.

The Ministry of Urban Development, Construction and Housing has announced that action has been taken to cultivate all uncultivated lands in Sri Lanka to ensure food security in the country.

Sri Lankan President Anura Kumara Dissanayake met with German Foreign Minister Dr. Johann Wadephul yesterday evening (June 11) at the Waldorf Astoria Hotel in Berlin.

Sri Lankan President Anura Kumara Dissanayake met with German President Frank-Walter Steinmeier today (June 11) at Bellevue Palace in Berlin during his official visit to Germany.

A female domestic worker who had been employed at the residence of former Minister Keheliya Rambukwella was taken into custody today (June 11) by officers of the Commission to Investigate Allegations of Bribery or Corruption (CIABOC).

Thushara Upuldeniya, the Commissioner General of Prisons, has been ordered to be further remanded until June 25, 2025, by Colombo Chief Magistrate Thanuja Lakmali.

The Cabinet of Ministers in Sri Lanka has approved key legal amendments to ban physical punishments that cause bodily harm in all sectors across the country.

The Public Utilities Commission of Sri Lanka (PUCSL) has approved a 15 percent increase in electricity tariffs, effective from tomorrow, June 12, 2025.

The National People’s Power (NPP) has taken control of the Bandarawela Municipal Council following an internal election held today (June 11) to appoint key positions.

Former Sri Lankan President Ranil Wickremesinghe has been summoned to appear before the Criminal Investigation Department (CID) today (June 11).

Thushara Upuldeniya, the Commissioner General of Prisons, was ordered to be remanded until tomorrow (June 11) by Colombo Additional Magistrate Manjula Rathnayake.

Sri Lanka President Anura Kumara Dissanayake, in his Poson Poya Day message, emphasizes the timeless value of non-violence and the need to rebuild a morally grounded society inspired by the teachings of the Dhamma.

The Commissioner General of Prisons, Thushara Upuldeniya, who is currently suspended from his position, has been taken into custody by the Criminal Investigation Department (CID).

Medical Laboratory Technologist and well-known trade union activist Ravi Kumudesh has been suspended from duty for violating the Establishments Code by contesting in the 2024 Parliamentary Election.

The Sri Lankan government has decided to suspend the Commissioner General of Prisons, Thushara Upuldeniya, with immediate effect.