Category: Local News

Sri Lanka President: Government backed by active, forward-thinking voters

Sri Lankan President Anura Kumara Dissanayake stated that the current government is backed by a group of active voters who not only think anew but also oppose wrongdoing.



Sri Lanka Government launches national sanitation initiative at fuel stations

The Sri Lankan Government yesterday (May 14) launched a national-level initiative to install modern sanitation facilities at fuel stations across the country under the “Clean Sri Lanka” programme.



Sri Lanka rejects genocide claims and protests Tamil monument in Canada

The Sri Lankan government has strongly denied recent allegations of genocide during the final phase of its conflict, calling them baseless and politically motivated.



Harak Kata alleges Rs. 300 million bribe demand by ex-minister and IGP

Underworld figure Nadun Chinthaka Wickramaratne, also known as Harak Kata, has made serious allegations against former Public Security Minister Tiran Alles and current Inspector General of Police (IGP) Deshabandu Tennakoon, claiming the two demanded a bribe of Rs. 300 million in exchange for leniency.



Hayeshika Fernando granted bail after surrendering to court

Hayeshika Fernando, widely known as ‘Teacher Amma’, a well-known tutor for Grade 5 Scholarship Exam students, appeared before the Negombo Magistrate’s Court today (May 14) through her attorney after being sought by police in connection with an alleged assault incident.



Mahindananda Aluthgamage files for anticipatory bail over organic fertilizer case

Former Minister of Agriculture Mahindananda Aluthgamage has filed a petition before the Colombo Magistrate’s Court seeking anticipatory bail.



President’s Fund grants Rs. 1 million to families of Kotmale bus accident victims

The President’s Media Division has announced that, following the instructions of President Anura Kumara Dissanayake, financial assistance has been provided to the families of those who died in the recent bus accident at Gerandi Ella, Kotmale.



Court to hear case on MP Ramanathan Archchuna’s eligibility on June 26, 2025

The Court of Appeal has fixed June 26, 2025, to hear a case challenging the eligibility of Jaffna District Independent MP Dr. Ramanathan Archchuna to remain in Parliament.



Sri Lankan Tamil appointed Canada’s Public Safety Minister

Tamil Canadian MP Gary Anandasangaree was appointed yesterday (May 13) as the Minister of Public Safety in Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney’s new Cabinet.



First salt shipment arrives in Sri Lanka today to address shortage

Due to a shortage of salt in the market, the Sri Lankan government has taken steps to import salt.



SLTB tightens safety after fatal Kotmale bus crash

The Sri Lanka Transport Board (SLTB) has decided to implement several safety measures for long-distance bus services.



Namal Rajapaksa voices concern over Tamil Genocide Memorial in Canada

Sri Lanka Podujana Peramuna (SLPP) Parliamentarian Namal Rajapaksa has expressed strong concern over the recent inauguration of a Tamil Genocide Memorial in Canada, questioning the legitimacy of the claims it represents and criticizing what he described as politically motivated actions by the Canadian government.



‘Clean Sri Lanka’ steps in to aid Kotmale Hospital after crash

The “Clean Sri Lanka” program has actively collaborated to upgrade and sanitize the facilities at the Divisional Hospital in Kotmale.



NPP, SJB in power struggle for Colombo Municipal Council

Since none of the major parties secured more than 50% of the vote, a significant power struggle emerged between the National People’s Power (NPP) and the Samagi Jana Balawegaya (SJB) to establish control of the Colombo Municipal Council.



37 injured in pilgrimage bus accident at Aladeniya

A bus accident occurred last night (May 12) on the Yatihalagala – Kulugammana road in the Aladeniya police area, leaving 37 people injured.



British woman caught with Rs. 460 million worth of Kush cannabis at BIA

Sri Lanka Customs today (May 12) seized a massive consignment of Kush cannabis worth approximately Rs. 460 million from a British woman who arrived from Bangkok, Thailand.