Suspected gunman arrested in Middeniya triple murder case

Sri Lanka Police have arrested the suspected gunman in connection with the recent triple homicide in Middeniya, in which a father and his two children were shot dead while riding a motorcycle.



Daisy Forrest arrested by CID over money laundering case

Daisy Forrest Wickremesinghe, also known as ‘Daisy Achchi,’ the grandmother of Yoshitha Rajapaksa, the second son of former President Mahinda Rajapaksa, has been arrested by the Criminal Investigations Department (CID).



Sri Lanka to launch pension and welfare scheme for tourism sector

A contributory pension scheme and a social welfare program for individuals engaged in Sri Lanka’s tourism sector will be introduced this year, Deputy Minister of Tourism Ruwan Chaminda Ranasinghe announced today (March 5).



Sri Lanka Police deploy advanced U.S.-made speed guns to curb road accidents

To minimize road accidents, the Sri Lanka Police have received modern speed gun devices manufactured in the United States.



Sri Lanka to mandate health screenings for citizens over 40

As a people’s government, one of the foremost objectives of the current administration is to ensure that every citizen over the age of 40 in Sri Lanka undergoes medical examinations within a specified time frame



Sri Lanka launches largest locally manufactured fishing vessel for Somalia

Sri Lanka has achieved a major milestone in its industrial sector with the launch of the largest fishing vessel manufactured in the country.



Sri Lankan Government approves National Policy ‘A Thriving Nation – A Beautiful Life’

The Sri Lankan government has officially approved the policy declaration titled “Pohosath Ratak – Lassana Jeewithayak” (A Thriving Nation – A Beautiful Life), aimed at achieving sustainable economic growth.



Sri Lanka officials discuss food security ahead of Sinhala and Tamil New Year

The Food Policy and Security Committee held its fourth meeting yesterday (March 3) at the Parliament Complex to discuss key policy decisions aimed at ensuring food security in Sri Lanka.



Fuel distributors accept new CPC commission formula, talks continue

Cabinet Spokesman, Minister Dr. Nalinda Jayatissa, announced that fuel distributors have agreed to the new commission formula introduced by the Ceylon Petroleum Corporation (CPC).



IMF commends Sri Lanka’s economic recovery, stresses need for fiscal discipline

The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has praised Sri Lanka’s economic recovery, stating that the country has made remarkable progress since the financial crisis.



Warrant issued for arrest of Weligama Police OIC over fatal shooting

Weligama Acting Police Officer-in-Charge (OIC) Upul Kumara has been issued an arrest warrant by the Acting Magistrate of Matara, Attorney-at-Law Upali Ranasinghe, ordering his arrest and presentation before the court.



Police Constable arrested over Middeniya triple murder

A police constable attached to the Weeraketiya Police Station has been arrested in connection with the Middeniya triple murder.



Fuel distributors urged to resume operations amid talks with CPC

The Vice Chairman of the Fuel Distributors’ Association, Kusum Sadanayake, stated that all fuel distributors have been advised to resume placing fuel orders as soon as possible.



Nominations for 2025 Local Government Elections open March 17, 2025

The Election Commission of Sri Lanka has announced that nominations for the 2025 Local Government Elections will be accepted from March 17 to March 20, 2025, with the deadline set for 12:00 noon on March 20, 2025.



CID complaint demands probe into fuel distributors’ Rs. 37 Billion scam

The Citizen’s Movement Against Fraud, Corruption, and Waste has filed a complaint with the Criminal Investigation Department (CID), requesting an immediate investigation into fuel distributors who have illegally collected commission money by exploiting the public.



Fuel distribution smooth as CPC ensures adequate stocks until August 2025

It is reported that a sufficient number of fuel bowsers arrived at the Kolonnawa Storage Terminal today (March 3) to collect fuel.