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

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.

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

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

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).

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.

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

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.

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.

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).

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.

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).

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.

The Commissioner General of Examinations, Amith Jayasundara, has announced that free marks will be awarded to all students for three questions in the 2024 Grade 05 Scholarship Examination that were leaked prior to the exam.

Social activist Namal Kumara, who was arrested today (January 1) at noon by the Colombo Crime Division (CCD), has been remanded until January 15, 2025.