The Excise Department of Sri Lanka has announced that, due to the upcoming parliamentary election, all liquor stores across the country will be closed on November 14 and November 15, 2024.

The Office of the Superintendent of Police in Nikaweratiya reports that a police sergeant was arrested for accepting a bribe of Rs. 1,500 in exchange for not taking legal action against the illegal transportation of bamboo stock without a license, and for driving a vehicle without the appropriate class license.

Campaign activities for Sri Lanka’s 2024 parliamentary election will conclude at midnight today (November 11).

The Ministry of Health reports that an organized group is involved in a scheme using the names of senior ministry officials to collect money fraudulently.

Sri Lanka’s Defence Secretary, Sampath Thuyacontha, visited the Eastern Province today (November 10), with a special focus on the security situation in Arugam Bay.

A shooting incident in the Urawatta area of Ambalangoda has resulted in the deaths of two individuals, including a woman.

The Excise Department of Sri Lanka has issued a final warning to liquor manufacturers to pay their outstanding taxes.

A team from the International Monetary Fund (IMF) led by Senior Mission Chief Peter Brewer is set to visit Sri Lanka next week to conduct the third review under the Extended Fund Facility (EFF) program.

A shooting incident occurred last night (November 8) during a musical concert near the Lotus Tower in Colombo.

The Central Bank of Sri Lanka reports that foreign remittances received in October 2024 amounted to USD 587.7 million.

The Ministry of Education issued a circular yesterday (November 8) to school principals and education authorities concerning the responsible use of social media tools in schools.

A female principal of a primary school in Ragama was arrested yesterday afternoon (November 7) by the Commission to Investigate Allegations of Bribery or Corruption (CIABOC) for accepting a bribe of Rs. 150,000.

The Ministry of Education has announced that all schools across Sri Lanka will close from November 13 to November 14, 2024, in preparation for the 2024 General Election, which will take place on November 14 (Thursday).

The postal voting period for the upcoming 2024 general election in Sri Lanka concludes today (November 8).

The Consumer Affairs Authority in Sri Lanka states that it has intensified raids to identify establishments selling rice at inflated prices.

Former State Minister Lohan Ratwatte and his wife have been further remanded until November 18, 2024, on charges of using a motor vehicle that was assembled illegally.