Sri Lanka’s digital tax policy sparks economic uncertainty

The Sri Lankan government’s decision to remove tax exemptions on digital service exports has sparked concerns among industry professionals and policymakers regarding its potential economic impact.



Shooting in Minuwangoda linked to underworld figure

One person was injured in a shooting incident at Paththanduwana Junction in Minuwangoda today (February 26), according to the police.



Sri Lanka President stresses efficient use of Budget amid cost-cutting measures

Sri Lankan President Anura Kumara Dissanayake has urged public officials to ensure the effective and fair utilization of budget funds, despite the government’s financial limitations.



MP Namal Rajapaksa summoned to CID over SriLankan Airlines Airbus deal

Member of Parliament Namal Rajapaksa arrived at the Criminal Investigation Department (CID) this morning (February 26) to provide a statement regarding the 2013 Airbus aircraft purchase by SriLankan Airlines.



Another arrest made in Middeniya triple murder case

A 37-year-old resident of Hakuruwela has been arrested in connection with the Middeniya triple murder.



Police foil murder plot against Kehelbaddara Padme’s family

An attempt to murder the family members of Kehelbaddara Padme’s wife was thwarted by the police. Kehelbaddara Padme is accused of planning the murder of notorious underworld figure Sanjeewa Kumara Samararathne, also known as ‘Ganemulla Sanjeewa.’



Sri Lanka delays Personal Data Protection Act to allow more compliance time

The Sri Lankan Cabinet of Ministers has approved amendments to the Personal Data Protection Act (PDPA) No. 9 of 2022, granting a six-month extension before its enforcement.



Sri Lanka’s Budget second reading passes with 109-vote majority

The second reading of Budget 2025 was approved by a majority of 109 votes in the Parliament of Sri Lanka this afternoon (February 25).



Sri Lanka Air Force extinguishes fire in Nallathanniya reserve

A fire that broke out in the Maskeliya Nallathanniya Valamale Upper Area Reserve in the Nuwara Eliya District yesterday (February 24) was successfully brought under control with the swift intervention of the Sri Lanka Air Force (SLAF).



Gnanasara Thera granted bail pending appeal of defamation sentence

The Colombo High Court has ordered the release on bail of the General Secretary of the Bodu Bala Sena (BBS) organization, Ven. Galagoda Aththe Gnanasara Thera, who was sentenced to nine months of simple imprisonment for making defamatory comments about Islam.



Seven arrested over fatal shooting at Uswetakeiyawa beach

Seven suspects, including a woman, have been arrested in connection with the fatal shooting of a 29-year-old man at Uswetakeiyawa Beach in Ja-Ela on the night of February 20, 2025.



Deputy Minister of Defence assures public security in Sri Lanka

Deputy Minister of Defence, Retired Major General Aruna Jayasekera, has assured that there is no uncertainty regarding public security in Sri Lanka.



Two more suspects arrested in connection with ‘Ganemulla Sanjeewa’ murder

The Colombo Crimes Division (CCD) has arrested two additional suspects in connection with the murder of notorious underworld figure Sanjeewa Kumara Samararathne, also known as ‘Ganemulla Sanjeewa.’



Key revelations from the inquest into Ganemulla Sanjeewa’s murder

The inquest into the murder of notorious underworld figure Sanjeewa Kumara Samararathne, alias ‘Ganemulla Sanjeewa,’ was conducted today (February 24) before the Colombo Chief Magistrate’s Court.



Chandana Sooriyabandara appointed Media Advisor to Sri Lanka President

Senior journalist Chandana Sooriyabandara has been officially appointed as the Media Advisor to Sri Lankan President Anura Kumara Dissanayake.



Massive manhunt for female suspect in Ganemulla Sanjeewa murder

More than 100 police officers have launched search operations in several areas to locate a female suspect hiding in connection with the murder of notorious underworld figure Sanjeewa Kumara Samararathne, alias ‘Ganemulla Sanjeewa.’