Category: Local News

The Ministry of Defence today established its Internal Affairs Unit (IAU) at its headquarters, as part of the government’s wider efforts to fight corruption and improve transparency in public service delivery.

A 68-year-old woman has been taken into custody after she was reportedly seen carrying a gold-coloured T-56 assault rifle into her apartment at the Havelock City housing complex in Colombo, police said.

The Cabinet of Ministers in Sri Lanka has approved amendments to the Inland Revenue Act No. 24 of 2017, making it mandatory to provide a Taxpayer Identification Number (TIN) when opening any type of bank account.

Former Sri Lankan President Mahinda Rajapaksa stated that he fought the war to achieve peace.

The Commission to Investigate Allegations of Bribery or Corruption (CIABOC) has filed an indictment before the Colombo High Court against former Minister Chandrani Bandara.

Former Minister of Health Keheliya Rambukwella has been further remanded until June 3, 2025, by order of Colombo Chief Magistrate Thanuja Lakmali.

An increase in the coconut harvest in Sri Lanka is expected during May and June this year (2025), compared to the same period last year (2024), the Coconut Research Institute in Lunuwila stated.

1,007 individuals have died in 944 fatal road accidents in Sri Lanka so far in 2025.

Sri Lankan President Anura Kumara Dissanayake made a speech at the 16th National War Heroes Remembrance Ceremony held today (May 19).

The Sri Lanka Police have reported a total of 46 shooting incidents across the country from January 1 to May 19, 2025.

Former Agriculture Minister Mahindananda Aluthgamage has been remanded until May 26, 2025.

Sri Lankan President Anura Kumara Dissanayake paid a visit this morning (May 19) to the Mihindu Seth Medura convalescent home in Attidiya, where he inquired into the health and well-being of the resident war heroes currently receiving long-term care at the facility.

Former Sri Lanka Podujana Peramuna (SLPP) Member of Parliament Milan Jayathilake was arrested this morning (May 19) by the Commission to Investigate Allegations of Bribery or Corruption (CIABOC).

Former Minister of Agriculture Mahindananda Aluthgamage appeared before the Colombo Magistrate’s Court this morning (May 19) after an arrest warrant was issued against him.

New Democratic Front (NDF) Parliamentarian Chamara Sampath Dasanayake was granted bail by the Badulla Magistrate’s Court this morning (May 19).

A senior government official has confirmed that President Anura Kumara Dissanayake will participate in the 16th National War Heroes Remembrance Ceremony being held today (May 19).