The Government Nursing Officers’ Association states that all hospitals across Sri Lanka will stage a one-hour protest today (February 27) in opposition to the unilateral decision to cut allowances through the 2025 budget.

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.

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

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.

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.

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

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.’

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.

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

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).

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

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.’

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.

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