Jaffna District MP Ramanathan Archchuna has been barred from having his parliamentary speeches broadcast live on audio-visual and social media platforms for eight days, following an order by Speaker Dr. Jagath Wickramaratne.

Inspector General of Police (IGP) Deshabandu Tennakoon surrendered to the Matara Magistrate’s Court this morning (March 19).

The Acting Inspector General of Police (IGP), Priyantha Weerasooriya, has instructed all Police Station Officers-in-Charge, Divisional Officers, and Deputy Inspector Generals (DIGs) to immediately arrest the Inspector General of Police, Deshabandu Tennakoon.

Sri Lankan President Anura Kumara Dissanayake stated that steps will be taken to provide the necessary facilities to combat organized crime and drug abuse, as well as to introduce new legislation.

The Supreme Court today (March 18) ruled that the detention order issued by then-President Gotabaya Rajapaksa under the Prevention of Terrorism Act (PTA) against a woman arrested in 2020 for drug possession was completely unlawful.

Samagi Jana Balawegaya (SJB) Chairman Imthiaz Bakeer Markar has resigned from his position as chairman and from all other posts in the party.

The Cabinet of Ministers of Sri Lanka has approved financial assistance for fertilizers to support farmers cultivating paddy and other field crops in paddy lands during the 2025 Yala season.

Importers of powdered milk in Sri Lanka have decided to increase the prices of milk powder products by 4.7%, effective April 1, 2025.

Deputy Minister of Agriculture and Livestock, Namal Karunaratne, stated that some farmers have not received the fertilizer subsidy funds provided by the government, and it has now been revealed that these funds were stolen.

The Adani Group remains interested in reviving its $1-billion renewable energy project in Sri Lanka, sources revealed.

A valuation officer who accepted a bribe of Rs. 50,000 has been arrested by the Commission to Investigate Allegations of Bribery or Corruption (CIABOC).

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).