Sri Lanka to produce affordable, high-quality alcoholic beverages

Sri Lanka’s Minister of Industry and Entrepreneurship Development, Sunil Handunnetti, inspected the Pelwatta and Sevanagala sugar factories operated by Lanka Sugar Company.



Sri Lanka Police deny fake audio on cleanliness regulations

The Police Media Division has clarified that an audio recording circulating on social media, purportedly from the Sri Lanka Police, is false.



Youth killed, one injured in Weligama shooting

A 26-year-old man was killed, and another individual injured, in a shooting incident at Kapparathota in Weligama early this morning (January 4).



FCID probes Wimal’s claims on Basil’s US assets

Former Minister Wimal Weerawansa arrived at the Financial Crimes Investigation Division (FCID) of the Criminal Investigation Department (CID) this morning (January 3) to provide a statement regarding remarks he made during a television program on March 3, 2022, concerning Basil Rajapaksa.



Thalatha Athukorala appointed UNP General Secretary

Former Member of Parliament Thalatha Athukorala has been appointed General Secretary of the United National Party (UNP).



Ravindra Rammuni arrested for defaming MP Nilanthi Kottahachchi on Facebook

Raveendra Nammuni, a former member of the Millaniya Pradeshiya Sabha from the Sri Lanka Podujana Peramuna (SLPP), has been arrested by the Criminal Investigation Department (CID).



Yoshitha Rajapaksa arrives at CID for Kataragama land inquiry

Yoshitha Rajapaksa, the second son of former Sri Lankan President Mahinda Rajapaksa, arrived at the Criminal Investigation Department (CID) this morning (January 3).



Second inmate dies from tree branch fall incident at Matara Prison

A second inmate, who was receiving treatment in the Intensive Care Unit (ICU) of Matara General Hospital after being injured by a falling Bo tree branch at the Matara Prison, passed away early this morning (December 3).



Prime Minister calls for collective effort to transform Sri Lanka in 2025

Sri Lankan Prime Minister Dr. Harini Amarasuriya has urged public servants to make 2025 a year of fulfilling the aspirations of Sri Lankan people by adhering to their pledges.



J. R. P. Suriyapperuma passes away

Former Member of Parliament J. R. P. Suriyapperuma passed away at the age of 96.



Sri Lanka’s Labour Ministry launches WhatsApp hotline for swift assistance

Sri Lanka’s Ministry of Labour has introduced a new WhatsApp number to streamline its services and enable the public to submit requests more efficiently.



Sri Lanka Police launch e-Traffic app to enhance road safety

The Sri Lanka Police officially launched the e-Traffic mobile application on January 1, 2025, as part of efforts to reduce traffic violations and improve road safety under the ‘Clean Sri Lanka’ initiative.



First Bone Marrow transplant unit for children opens at Apeksha Hospital

A Bone Marrow and Hematopoietic Stem Cell Transplant (HSCT) Unit for children with cancer was inaugurated at the Apeksha Hospital in Maharagama today (January 2).



Falling tree branch in Matara Prison claims inmate’s life, injures 11

A branch from a Bo tree within the Matara Prison fell at around 10:30 PM yesterday (January 1), resulting in the death of one inmate and injuries to 11 others.



Ruwan Wanigasooriya assumes duties as Chief of National Intelligence

The newly appointed Chief of National Intelligence, Major General Ruwan Wanigasooriya (Retd), received his letter of appointment from Defence Secretary, Air Vice Marshal Sampath Thuyacontha (Retd), yesterday (January 1).



Sri Lanka Trade Minister pushes for lower prices on local tires and import restrictions

A discussion was held yesterday (December 31) between the Local Tire Manufacturers’ Association and Minister of Trade, Commerce, Food Security and Cooperative Development, Wasantha Samarasinghe.