The main gunman involved in the shooting and killing of former Superintendent of Boossa Prison, Siridath Dhammika, has been arrested by the Criminal Investigation Department (CID).

The request made by former Sri Lankan President Ranil Wickremesinghe to hold discussions with former State Minister Sivanesathurai Chandrakanthan, also known as Sivanesathurai Santhirakanthan or “Pillayan,” who is currently in the custody of the Criminal Investigation Department (CID) under a detention order, has been rejected.

The Central Bank of Sri Lanka states that total tourism earnings for the first three months of 2025 amounted to USD 1,122.3 million.

The Sinhala and Tamil New Year season has brought a significant boost in income for both expressways and public transport in Sri Lanka over the past few days.

The Excise Department of Sri Lanka states that around 900 excise officers have been deployed to conduct raids against illegal liquor during the Sinhala and Tamil New Year season.

Sri Lankan Prime Minister Dr. Harini Amarasuriya, in her Sinhala and Tamil New Year message, emphasized the need for unity, hope, and a shared vision to build a prosperous and just nation.

Sri Lankan President Anura Kumara Dissanayake, in his Sinhala and Tamil New Year message, emphasized the nation’s progress under the National People’s Power government and the importance of unity and renewal as the country moves toward lasting transformation.

Minister of Agriculture, Livestock, Land and Irrigation, K.D. Lal Kantha, says that former President Ranil Wickremesinghe was the only person in Sri Lanka who could have taken control of the country’s economy when it collapsed.

The Sri Lanka Coast Guard (SLCG) has launched a new 24-hour emergency hotline, 106, in a move to improve maritime safety and emergency response.

Sri Lankan President Anura Kumara Dissanayake says that the government has prepared plans to restart the Kantale Sugar Factory, which has been closed for a long time.

Police opened fire at a hijacked car in the Kotahena area last night (April 12) after the suspect ignored police orders to stop and attempted to flee.

A large stock of illegal drugs, including ice and heroin, was seized early this morning near the entrance of the Kudawella fisheries harbor in Tangalle.

The Criminal Investigation Department (CID) has obtained a 90-day detention order for the further interrogation of former State Minister Sivanesathurai Chandrakanthan, also known as Sivanesathurai Santhirakanthan or “Pillayan,” police said.

A specially deployed Sri Lankan Humanitarian Assistance and Relief Team, consisting of personnel from the Army, Navy, and Air Force, continues to support ongoing disaster recovery operations in Myanmar following the recent powerful earthquake that caused significant damage and displacement.

Former Sri Lankan President Ranil Wickremesinghe has been summoned to appear before the Commission to Investigate Allegations of Bribery or Corruption (CIABOC) on April 17, 2025, at 9:30 AM.