Egg and chicken prices drop in Sri Lanka

The prices of eggs and chicken in Sri Lanka have decreased rapidly in the market, according to the All Ceylon Poultry Traders Association.



Sri Lanka President begins official UAE visit for World Government Summit

Sri Lankan President Anura Kumara Dissanayake departed from Sri Lanka this morning (February 10) for a three-day official visit to the United Arab Emirates (UAE) at the invitation of UAE President Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan.



Sri Lanka Police reshuffle: Senior officers assigned to key positions, including FCID

The Sri Lanka Police have announced several senior officer transfers, effective from February 12, 2025, following approval from the National Police Commission.



Four killed, 20 injured in Kurunegala bus collision

Four people have died in a collision between two passenger buses in the Thorayaya area of Kurunegala early this morning (February 10).



Nationwide power outage hits Sri Lanka, restoration underway

A sudden power outage has affected the entire country of Sri Lanka.



School teacher and wife arrested for abducting deputy principal

A school teacher and his wife have been arrested for abducting and assaulting the deputy principal of the same school in Biyagama.



Sri Lanka to launch electronic payment system for public transport

The National Transport Commission states that an electronic payment system will be introduced for public transportation in Sri Lanka.



India reaffirms defence support in talks with Sri Lanka’s Defence Secretary

The Indian High Commissioner to Sri Lanka, Santosh Jha, met Sri Lanka’s Defence Secretary, Air Vice Marshal Sampath Thuyacontha (Retd), at the Defence Ministry in Sri Jayawardenepura Kotte yesterday (February 7).



Sri Lanka Police senior officers, including STF chief, transferred

Several Senior Deputy Inspectors General (SDIGs) and Deputy Inspectors General (DIGs) of the Sri Lanka Police have been transferred with the approval of the National Police Commission, effective February 12, 2025.



Fire erupts again at Krrish tower in Colombo for second consecutive day

A fire has erupted once again for the second consecutive day at the under-construction 60-storey “Krrish” building in Colombo Fort today (February 7).



Sri Lanka launches GovPay: A digital payment platform for government services

The Sri Lankan government officially launched the GovPay facility today, February 7, 2025, to simplify and enhance digital payments for government services.



Three notorious Sri Lankan criminals repatriated from Dubai

Three notorious criminals, including a former police Sub-Inspector (SI), who were wanted by Sri Lankan authorities and listed on Interpol’s Red Notice, were repatriated to Sri Lanka from Dubai this morning (February 7).



Sri Lanka increases salt prices, extends imports until February 28, 2025

The Chairman of Lanka Salt Ltd., D. Nandanathilaka, stated that a decision had been made to increase salt prices, considering the cost of imported salt from India.



Sri Lanka to launch three new digital services today

Taking a significant step toward a digital society, three new digital initiatives will be introduced today (February 7) at the Presidential Secretariat in Colombo under the leadership of Sri Lankan President Anura Kumara Dissanayake.



Fire erupts at ‘Krrish’ building in Colombo

A fire has broken out in the under-construction 60-storey “Krrish” building located in Colombo Fort.



Sri Lanka President, IMF discuss EFF progress – $333 Million fourth tranche expected

A comprehensive discussion on the progress of the Extended Fund Facility (EFF) agreement with the International Monetary Fund (IMF) took place today (February 6) at the Presidential Secretariat in Colombo.