Police attempt to arrest senior lawyer over Mount Lavinia court incident

Police officers visited the residence of a senior attorney connected to the Mount Lavinia Court incident to arrest him over his alleged verbal abuse, threats, and obstruction of a police officer during a dispute on October 10, 2025.



Sri Lanka President vows Rs 1,750 daily wage for plantation workers this year

Sri Lanka President Anura Kumara Dissanayake stated that steps would be taken within this year to fulfil the long-standing demand of plantation workers for a daily wage of Rs 1,750.



Sri Lanka committed to safeguarding foreign investments – President

Sri Lanka President Anura Kumara Dissanayake emphasized that the security of investors and investments entering the country has been ensured under the current government.



Video emerges showing lawyer threatening police officer after court incident

Sri Lanka Police say video footage obtained from the Mount Lavinia Court premises shows a senior lawyer verbally abusing, threatening, and obstructing the same police officer involved in the alleged assault incident that occurred on October 10, 2025.



Deputy Defence Minister visits Army Headquarters on 76th Anniversary

The Deputy Minister of Defence, Major General Aruna Jayasekara (Retd), paid an official visit to the Sri Lanka Army Headquarters yesterday (October 10).



PUCSL to decide on electricity tariff hike on October 14, 2025

The Public Utilities Commission of Sri Lanka (PUCSL) is set to announce its final decision on the proposed electricity tariff revision on Tuesday, October 14, 2025.



Police warn legal action against Wimal Weerawansa over false statements

Former Member of Parliament and Leader of the National Freedom Front (NFF) Wimal Weerawansa appeared before the Tangalle Divisional Crime Investigation Bureau on October 9, 2025 to give a statement regarding a media comment he made earlier this month.



Sri Lanka announces major Cabinet reshuffle to drive development

The Sri Lankan Government has announced a major Cabinet reshuffle aimed at accelerating national development priorities in line with the 2026 Budget.



Two three-wheeler drivers arrested for overcharging foreign tourists

Sri Lanka Police have launched investigations into two separate incidents where excessive fares were charged from two foreign women who were visiting Sri Lanka earlier this month.



Sri Lanka Police reject false claims linking India to Easter Sunday attacks

The Sri Lanka Police have clarified that a false news report is being circulated on social media, claiming that Secretary to the Ministry of Public Security, retired Senior Deputy Inspector General (SDIG) Ravi Seneviratne, had informed the Parliamentary Committee on High Posts that the mastermind behind the Easter Sunday attacks has been identified and that India was behind the incident.



Wimal Weerawansa arrives at Tangalle Police to record statement

Former Minister Wimal Weerawansa arrived at the Tangalle Police Division’s Crime Investigation Unit this morning (October 9) to provide a statement.



IMF, Sri Lanka seal deal on fifth review – $347 Million loan next

A staff-level agreement has been reached between the International Monetary Fund (IMF) and the Sri Lankan authorities on the fifth review of Sri Lanka’s Extended Fund Facility (EFF) arrangement.



Udaya Gammanpila appears before CIABOC over 323 containers case

Leader of the Pivithuru Hela Urumaya and former Member of Parliament Udaya Gammanpila appeared before the Commission to Investigate Allegations of Bribery or Corruption (CIABOC) today (October 9).



Massive drug bust in Kadawatha: Two arrested with over 18 kg of narcotics

A major drug raid was carried out on the afternoon of October 8, 2025, in the Pahala Biyanwila area under the Kadawatha Police Division, following information received by officers of the Nuwara Eliya Divisional Crime Investigation Unit.



Deputy Defence Minister commends Sri Lanka Navy’s anti-narcotic success

The Deputy Minister of Defence, Major General Aruna Jayasekara (Retd), paid an official visit to the Sri Lanka Navy Headquarters in Colombo yesterday (October 7).



Senior Justice Ministry official arrested over bribery and misuse of public funds

The Commission to Investigate Allegations of Bribery or Corruption (CIABOC) today (October 8) arrested Rajapaksa Pathirage Sepalika Saman Kumari, a senior public official currently serving as the Additional Secretary of the Ministry of Justice and National Integration.