Healthcare services in Sri Lanka declared as Essential Public Service

The Sri Lankan President issued a special gazette notification declaring healthcare as an essential public service.



Sri Lanka Government issues announcement on Presidential and General elections

The President’s Media Division (PMD) issued a special announcement today (February 13) regarding the upcoming presidential and general elections in Sri Lanka.



Sri Lanka to amend Online Safety Act

Sri Lanka’s Cabinet of Ministers has agreed to proceed with several amendments to the Online Safety Act based on the suggestions made by various industry professionals.



Manoj Gamage resigns as NMRA director

Attorney-at-Law Manoj Gamage has resigned from his position as a Member of Board of Directors of the National Medicines Regulatory Authority (NMRA) today (February 13).



One person injured after MP Ali Sabri’s vehicle collides with tractor

A 24-year-old man was injured in an accident involving the vehicle (SUV) carrying Member of Parliament Ali Sabri Raheem, which occurred at around 1:00 AM today (February 13) near the 15th milepost of the Puttalam – Anuradhapura Road.



Sri Lankan Healthcare workers go on strike demanding allowance

Healthcare workers who are members of 72 health trade unions in Sri Lanka launched a continuous strike action at 6:30 AM today (February 13), demanding an allowance of Rs. 35,000.



SriLankan Airlines flight returns to Melbourne airport due to technical issue

SriLankan Airlines has confirmed that flight UL 605, en route from Melbourne to Colombo, experienced a technical issue shortly after takeoff at 18:16 hrs (Melbourne time) on Monday (February 12).



Sri Lanka’s Egg Prices to Increase from Today

The All Ceylon Egg Traders’ Association says that the price of eggs in Sri Lanka will be increased with effect from today (February 12).



India’s Unified Payment Interface (UPI) service launched in Sri Lanka

India’s Unified Payment Interface (UPI) service was launched today (February 12) in Sri Lanka in collaboration with LankaPay.



Armed gang shoots cashier, robs money and flees Meegoda Economic Center

Two armed individuals broke into the Meegoda Economic Center this morning (February 12), robbed a shop, shot a woman and fled.



Police officer shot during arrest attempt in Batepola, succumbs to injuries

The Police sergeant who was shot and injured while trying to arrest a suspect in the Batepola area of the Malwathu Hiripitiya police division, has succumbed due to his injuries at the Colombo National Hospital on Sunday (February 11).



Unexpected political combinations united against NPP – Anura Kumara

National People’s Power (NPP) leader Anura Kumara Dissanayake said yesterday (February 11) that opposition groups were surprised by their recent visit to India, and he hinted that more unexpected events would occur soon.



India’s UPI to be launched in Sri Lanka, Mauritius on Monday

The Unified Payment Interface (UPI) services and RuPay card services will be rolled out in Sri Lanka and Mauritius at a virtual ceremony on Monday, February 12.



CIABOC takes legal action against DMT employees for unlawful vehicle registrations

The Commission to Investigate Allegations of Bribery or Corruption (CIABOC) has taken legal action against seven individuals, including five employees of the Department of Motor Traffic (DMT), for their involvement in the unauthorized registration of hundreds of vehicles.



Sri Lanka’s workers’ remittances exceed USD 400 Million in January 2024

Sri Lanka has recorded an 11.4% increase in workers’ remittances in January 2024, compared to those earned in January 2023.



“We need global support to achieve the desired transformation” – NPP Leader

National People’s Power (NPP) leader Anura Kumara Dissanayake stated on Saturday (February 10) that Sri Lanka can no longer function as an isolated country.