Sri Lankan President Anura Kumara Dissanayake today (May 16) called on all District Coordinating Committee Chairpersons to take active steps to support rural development and strengthen Sri Lanka’s production-based economy.

The Colombo High Court today (May 16) sentenced three suspects to death on charges of possessing and trafficking heroin.

Sri Lanka’s tourism industry recorded a healthy increase in tourist arrivals during the first 13 days of May 2025, showing a 21.53% rise compared to the same period last year.

Two Sri Lankan men were arrested at the Bandaranaike International Airport (BIA) yesterday (May 15) for trying to smuggle gold worth Rs. 210 million.

Sri Lankan President Anura Kumara Dissanayake has approved the establishment of dedicated anti-corruption investigation units within provincial councils and local government institutions, aiming to combat corruption and administrative inefficiencies.

Former State Minister Sivanesathurai Chandrakanthan, also known as Sivanesathurai Santhirakanthan or “Pillayan,” has filed a Fundamental Rights petition before the Supreme Court, challenging his recent arrest and detention.

The Cabinet of Ministers in Sri Lanka has approved the import of salt for both industrial and consumer use until June 10, 2025.

The Government of Sri Lanka has signed important bilateral amendatory agreements with the Export-Import Bank (EXIM) of India as part of the country’s ongoing External Debt Restructuring Process.

26 vehicles, including luxury and decommissioned models, are scheduled to be auctioned today (May 15).

Sri Lankan President Anura Kumara Dissanayake stated that the current government is backed by a group of active voters who not only think anew but also oppose wrongdoing.

The Sri Lankan Government yesterday (May 14) launched a national-level initiative to install modern sanitation facilities at fuel stations across the country under the “Clean Sri Lanka” programme.

The Sri Lankan government has strongly denied recent allegations of genocide during the final phase of its conflict, calling them baseless and politically motivated.

Underworld figure Nadun Chinthaka Wickramaratne, also known as Harak Kata, has made serious allegations against former Public Security Minister Tiran Alles and current Inspector General of Police (IGP) Deshabandu Tennakoon, claiming the two demanded a bribe of Rs. 300 million in exchange for leniency.

Hayeshika Fernando, widely known as ‘Teacher Amma’, a well-known tutor for Grade 5 Scholarship Exam students, appeared before the Negombo Magistrate’s Court today (May 14) through her attorney after being sought by police in connection with an alleged assault incident.

Former Minister of Agriculture Mahindananda Aluthgamage has filed a petition before the Colombo Magistrate’s Court seeking anticipatory bail.

The President’s Media Division has announced that, following the instructions of President Anura Kumara Dissanayake, financial assistance has been provided to the families of those who died in the recent bus accident at Gerandi Ella, Kotmale.