A decision has been made to increase the fees charged to Members of Parliament in Sri Lanka for purchasing food from the parliamentary canteen by Rs. 1,550.

The Criminal Investigation Department (CID) has apprehended three suspects, including an employee of the Sri Lanka Railway Department, over a major racket involving the resale of up-country train e-tickets, particularly for journeys to Ella.

Sri Lanka’s Food Policy and Security Committee convened for the first time yesterday (January 22) to address policy decisions related to ensuring food security.

Martin Raiser, Vice President for South Asia at the World Bank, concluded a two-day visit to Sri Lanka yesterday (January 22).

Fitch Ratings has upgraded the National Long-Term Ratings of 10 Sri Lankan banks following the recent sovereign rating upgrade and a recalibration of the agency’s Sri Lankan national rating scale.

Former Minister Anura Priyadarshana Yapa and his wife have been arrested by the Criminal Investigation Department (CID).

The case involving alleged financial irregularities amounting to Rs. 70 million during the leasing of 4.3 acres of land at Krrish Transworks Square in Fort, Colombo, was heard today (January 22) at the Fort Magistrate’s Court.

Veteran Sri Lankan singer Anil Bharathi has passed away at the age of 75.

Sri Lankan President Anura Kumara Dissanayake has stated that the army will be deployed to address rice mills that are not operating according to the government’s plan.

A special press conference was held yesterday (January 21) at the Disaster Management Centre in Colombo, chaired by Deputy Minister of Defence Major General Aruna Jayasekara (Retd), to inform the public about the disaster situation caused by severe weather conditions affecting Sri Lanka.

Deputy Minister of Health and Mass Media, Dr. Hansaka Wijemuni, stated that the price of medicines could be significantly reduced by fostering competition among pharmaceutical suppliers.

Steps have been taken to deploy the Police Special Task Force (STF) to police stations in Colombo as part of intensified anti-crime operations to curb shootings between organized criminal gangs.

Sri Lankan President Anura Kumara Dissanayake announced that this year’s budget will be designed to involve every segment of the population in the country’s economic processes.

The World Bank has reaffirmed its commitment to supporting Sri Lanka’s key government initiatives through financial and technical assistance.

The Sri Lanka government plans to provide vehicles for all 225 Members of Parliament (MPs) in the near future, according to Foreign Affairs, Foreign Employment, and Tourism Minister Vijitha Herath.

The Sri Lankan government is reviewing the International Monetary Fund (IMF) agreement to provide more relief to the people.