Category: Local News

Sri Lankan President Anura Kumara Dissanayake emphasized the necessity of providing high-quality infrastructure and services for tourists visiting Sri Lanka, as the country has gained significant international recognition as an attractive tourist destination.

“A government that cannot find a hiding IGP, how can it find the mastermind behind the Easter Sunday bomb attacks?” asked MP Rohana Bandara.

The Association of Health Professionals in Sri Lanka has confirmed that it will proceed with its planned 24-hour strike, starting at 7:00 AM tomorrow (March 18, 2025).

The Court of Appeal today (March 17) dismissed a writ petition filed by Inspector General of Police (IGP) Deshabandu Tennakoon, who sought an interim injunction to prevent his arrest in connection with the Weligama hotel shooting incident.

The acceptance of nominations for the upcoming Local Government (LG) elections in Sri Lanka begins today (March 17).

A shooting incident took place at a house in the Pathegama area of Midigama early this morning (March 17).

Former Sri Lankan President Ranil Wickremesinghe, issuing a special statement today (March 16), categorically rejected the ‘Batalanda’ Commission report, which investigated the unlawful detention and killing of youth in Batalanda.

The Criminal Investigation Department (CID) has recorded statements from the wife and son of Inspector General of Police (IGP) Deshabandu Tennakoon, who is currently evading the judiciary.

Sri Lanka’s Minister of Foreign Affairs, Foreign Employment, and Tourism, Vijitha Herath, made a special statement in Parliament yesterday (March 15) regarding the contributory pension scheme already introduced for the tourism sector and migrant workers.

Sri Lanka’s Foreign Minister, Vijitha Herath, stated that Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi is scheduled to visit Sri Lanka in the first few days of April 2025.

A special Iftar ceremony was held yesterday evening at Temple Trees in Colombo, marking the Islamic holy month of Ramadan with deep religious significance.

A customs inspector has been arrested at the Central Mail Exchange in Colombo while attempting to release a parcel containing cannabis oil worth over Rs. 30 million.

A police constable attached to the Arachchikattuwa Police Station has been arrested on bribery charges for soliciting and accepting a bribe of Rs. 1,500.

The Committee on Public Enterprises (COPE) has revealed that the National Medicines Regulatory Authority (NMRA) issued Waiver of Registration (WOR) Certifications through an irregular mechanism, bypassing the formal committee approval process.

Health Minister Dr. Nalinda Jayatissa has removed Dr. Dulan Samaraweera from his position as Acting Director of Anuradhapura Teaching Hospital.

Popular rap singer Shan Putha was arrested today (March 14) in the Araliya Uyana area of Meegoda along with a 9mm firearm, according to Homagama Police.