Leader of ‘Ava’ criminal gang arrested in Mount Lavinia

The suspected leader of the criminal gang known as ‘Ava’ group, involved in numerous crimes in Jaffna, has been arrested by police.



Sri Lanka celebrates its 76th Independence Day

Sri Lanka President Ranil Wickremesinghe in his independence day message, invites all Sri Lankans to contribute their utmost energy to the noble mission of rebuilding Sri Lanka.



Sri Lanka and Thailand signed Free Trade Agreement (FTA)

During a Joint Press Conference today (February 03), President Ranil Wickremesinghe expressed his utmost pleasure in welcoming Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin and his distinguished delegation to Sri Lanka.



Sri Lanka President Wickremesinghe extends warm welcome to Thailand Prime Minister Thavisin

Sri Lanka President Ranil Wickremesinghe warmly welcomed the Prime Minister of Thailand, Srettha Thavisin, and the official delegation at the Presidential Secretariat this afternoon (February 3) as a gesture of hospitality.



Keheliya Rambukwella remanded until February 15, 2024

Sri Lanka’s Former Health Minister Keheliya Rambukwella, who was arrested yesterday (February 02) by the Criminal Investigation Department (CID), has been brought to Maligakanda Magistrate’s Court this morning (February 03).



STF seizes drugs worth Rs. 100 million in Wattala

A 39-year-old man was arrested by the Police Special Task Force (STF) in the Wattala area and seized 192,000 narcotic pills worth over Rs. 100 million.



Keheliya Rambukwella arrested

Former Health Minister Keheliya Rambukwella has been arrested by the Criminal Investigation Department (CID) a short while ago (February 02).



Poonam Pandey dies at 32 of cervical cancer

Indian actress Poonam Pandey passed away today (February 02) at the age of 32.



Sri Lankan Rupee appreciated against U.S. Dollar on February 02, 2024

The Sri Lankan Rupee (LKR) has appreciated against the US dollar (USD) today (February 02), according to the Central Bank of Sri Lanka (CBSL).



Health workers’ strike in Sri Lanka continues for the second day

The health workers’ strike action which was launched across Sri Lanka by 72 trade unions on Thursday (February 01) at 06:30 AM entered its second day today (February 02).



Clarification on Duties of Sri Lanka President and the Constitutional Council

Sri Lanka President’s Media Division (PMD) says that any obstruction to the President in fulfilling his constitutional role is a violation of the Constitution.



Overseas Travel ban imposed on Keheliya Rambukwella, ordered to appear before CID

Maligakanda Magistrate has ordered former Health Minister Keheliya Rambukwella to appear before the Criminal Investigation Department (CID) on Friday, February 02, 2024.



India offers to supply LNG to Sri Lankan power plants – Sri Lanka minister

India has proposed to supply liquefied natural gas (LNG) to Sri Lanka to help the island nation produce power from its Yughadhanavi and Sobhadabavi power plants, Sri Lanka’s Energy Minister said on Thursday.



Speaker of Sri Lanka Parliament endorses certificate on Online Safety Bill

Speaker of Parliament of Sri Lanka, Mahinda Yapa Abeywardena has endorsed the certificate on the Online Safety Bill, and it will be effective from today (February 01).



72 health trade unions in Sri Lanka on strike

72 health trade unions in Sri Lanka have launched a country-wide one-day strike from 6:30 AM today (February 01).



Sri Lanka revises fuel prices from February 01, 2024

Fuel prices in Sri Lanka have been revised with effect from February 01, 2024.