Ranil Wickremesinghe summoned over 2016 fixed deposit withdrawal case

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.



Trade War: China raises tariffs to 125% in response to Trump’s 145% tariff hike

China announced on Friday that it will raise tariffs on U.S. imports to 125%, responding to U.S. President Donald Trump’s latest move to increase duties on Chinese goods to 145%.



IMF praises Sri Lanka’s economic recovery, urges continued reforms

The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has commended Sri Lanka’s progress under its economic reform program, following a recent visit to Colombo by an IMF team led by Evan Papageorgiou from April 3 to April 11, 2025.



Sri Lanka Police launch instant traffic fine payments via GovPay

The Sri Lanka Police has launched a new digital initiative to enable the instant online payment of traffic fines through the GovPay mobile payment solution, under the ‘Clean Sri Lanka’ project, starting today (April 11).



Police officer rescues young woman from Mahaweli river

A young woman was rescued from the Mahaweli River by a police officer after she fell from the Katugastota bridge yesterday afternoon (April 10).



Deshabandu Tennakoon granted bail

Inspector General of Police (IGP) Deshabandu Tennakoon was granted bail today (April 10) after being produced before the Matara Magistrate’s Court.



Sri Lanka Police launches pilot project to pay traffic fines online

The Sri Lanka Police has launched a pilot project allowing motorists to pay traffic fines online, aiming to make the payment process easier and promote digital governance.



Sri Lanka reintroduces cow and goat insurance

The Agricultural and Agrarian Insurance Board has taken steps to reactivate the insurance scheme for cows and goats.



Sri Lanka tests card payment system on expressways

The Ministry of Transport, Highways, Ports, and Civil Aviation states that the pilot project for card-based transactions on expressways in Sri Lanka will be launched this week.



Sri Lanka plans new animal census for better wildlife management

Agriculture Minister K. D. Lal Kantha says the government of Sri Lanka is planning to conduct a new animal census, as the previous one was not fully accurate.



Trump pauses tariffs for most countries, escalates trade war with China

U.S. President Donald Trump has announced a 90-day pause on higher tariffs for many countries, while sharply increasing tariffs on Chinese goods to 125%, escalating tensions with Beijing.



China strikes back: Tariffs soar to 84% in escalating trade war

China has announced it will raise tariffs on U.S. goods to 84%, starting Thursday (April 10).



Sri Lanka launches bold anti-corruption drive

Sri Lankan President Anura Kumara Dissanayake today (April 9) declared that the government has taken firm steps to remove political interference from the fight against bribery and corruption, placing the responsibility squarely on the public service to follow suit or face consequences.



Court orders to exhume remains of Sathsara Nimesh

Colombo Additional Magistrate Keminda Perera today (April 9) ordered the exhumation of the body of 26-year-old Sathsara Nimesh, a young man who died while in the custody of the Welikada Police.



CID arrests Asoka Wickremasinghe over illegal construction approval

The Criminal Investigation Department (CID) has arrested Asoka Wickremasinghe, the former Chairman of the Kataragama Pradeshiya Sabha.



Keheliya leaves CID after giving statement on substandard drug import case

Former Minister of Health Keheliya Rambukwella has left the Criminal Investigation Department (CID) after giving a statement this morning (April 9) regarding the alleged import of substandard human Immunoglobulin (IVIG) vials.