Category: Local News

Sri Lankan President’s Eid-ul-Fitr message highlights unity and ethics

Sri Lankan President Anura Kumara Dissanayake extended his warm wishes to the Muslim community, highlighting the values of sacrifice, self-discipline, and generosity observed during Ramadan.



Sri Lanka to reveal Easter attack suspects before April 21, 2025

Sri Lankan President Anura Kumara Dissanayake has assured that the investigations into the Easter Sunday bombings are progressing rapidly, with several responsible individuals expected to be exposed before April 21, 2025.



Sri Lanka introduces online service for new water connections

Sri Lanka has introduced an online system for applying for new water supply connections, making the process more convenient for the public.



Elephant Pass Salt Factory opens – ‘Raja Lunu’ hits the market

The Elephant Pass (Alimankada) Salt Factory, affiliated with the National Salt Limited and established near the Elephant Pass Saltern, was inaugurated today (March 29).



Sri Lankan Government steps up efforts to resolve SME debt crisis

Another round of discussions on the current progress in resolving the debt crisis faced by small and medium-scale entrepreneurs was held yesterday (March 28) at the Ministry of Industry.



Two arrested for aiding IGP Deshabandu Tennakoon

A Police Constable from the Special Protection Division and a man from Thalawathugoda have been arrested for allegedly helping Inspector General of Police (IGP) Deshabandu Tennakoon avoid arrest.



Sri Lanka’s ‘Raja Lunu’ table salt to launch on March 29, 2025

National Salt Limited is set to achieve a significant milestone with the inauguration of a new table salt production factory at the Elephant Pass (Alimankada) saltern on March 29, 2025.



Sri Lanka President pushes for fast-tracked transport and urban development projects

A discussion on key infrastructure projects aimed at improving Sri Lanka’s transport and urban development sectors was held today (March 28) at the Presidential Secretariat in Colombo.



Court of Appeal to rule on Prasanna Ranaweera’s petition against arrest

The Court of Appeal has determined that the order on whether to grant permission to hear the petition filed by former Minister Prasanna Ranaweera, seeking a restraining order against his arrest, will be announced on April 28, 2025.



Dr. Bandura Dileepa Witharana resigns as NTC Chairman

Dr. Bandura Dileepa Witharana, Chairman of the National Transport Commission (NTC), has resigned from his position.



Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi to visit Sri Lanka from April 4-6

Indian Prime Minister, Narendra Modi will undertake a State visit to Sri Lanka from April 4 to 6, 2025, at the invitation of the Sri Lankan government, according to a media release by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Foreign Employment, and Tourism.



27 protesters arrested for violating court order in front of Health Ministry

Police arrested 27 individuals, including members of the Inter-University Students’ Federation (IUSF), for staging a protest in front of the Ministry of Health in violation of a court order.



Ceylon Tattoo Convention 2025 concludes successfully at BMICH

The Ceylon Tattoo Convention 2025, organized by Ayana Events, was successfully held at the BMICH on March 21, 22, and 23, 2025.



Sri Lanka to launch nationwide restaurants for affordable, quality meals

The Sri Lanka government has planned to implement a program to establish new restaurants across the country to ensure food security for the people and provide access to quality and adequate meals at fair prices.



Chamara Sampath arrested

Parliamentarian Chamara Sampath Dasanayake has been arrested by the Commission to Investigate Allegations of Bribery or Corruption (CIABOC).



Second High Court Judge recuses from Namal Rajapaksa’s money laundering case

The second High Court Judge, Sujeewa Nissanka, appointed to hear the money laundering case against Sri Lanka Podujana Peramuna (SLPP) MP Namal Rajapaksa in connection with the controversial ‘Krrish’ project, has also announced his recusal.