Speaker announces Supreme Court verdict on Presidents’ Entitlements Repeal Bill

The Speaker of Parliament, Dr. Jagath Wickramaratne, announced today (September 9) that the Supreme Court of Sri Lanka has determined that no provision of the President’s Entitlements (Repeal) Bill is inconsistent with the Constitution of Sri Lanka.



Sri Lanka to begin daily inspections of long-distance buses

The National Transport Commission has decided to carry out daily inspections of passenger transport buses in Sri Lanka that travel more than 100 kilometers.



Three arrested with weapons and heroin over Middeniya double murder

The Tangalle Divisional Crime Investigation Bureau has arrested three suspects in connection with a double murder carried out by shooting in the Thekkawatta area of the Middeniya Police Division.



Sri Lanka pledges democracy, unity and justice at UNHRC

Sri Lanka’s Foreign Minister Vijitha Herath told the 60th Session of the UN Human Rights Council in Geneva today (September 8) that the country is on a “historic journey of transformational change” based on democracy, human rights, economic reform and national unity.



Massive stocks of ICE chemicals seized across Sri Lanka

Massive quantities of chemicals suspected to be used in the production of crystal methamphetamine (ICE) have been seized in Middeniya, Kandana, and Tangalle following a series of police raids.



Sri Lanka President’s Fund announces scholarships for children of migrant workers

The President’s Fund in Sri Lanka has planned to implement a scholarship programme to support the education of children whose parents working overseas have died, become disabled, gone missing, or faced other adversities.



Another ICE chemical stock seized in Kandana

Sri Lanka Police have detected another stock of chemicals suspected to be used in the production of crystal methamphetamine (commonly known as ICE) at a residence in Kandana.



Two suspects arrested over Grandpass shooting

Two suspects were arrested yesterday (September 7), in connection with a recent murder in the Grandpass Police Division.



Explosives unearthed at ICE chemical site in Middeniya

Sri Lanka Police recovered a cache of explosives and ammunition yesterday (September 6) in the Middeniya area, at the same site where 50,000 kilograms of chemicals used to manufacture crystal methamphetamine (ICE) were discovered earlier.



Sri Lanka records $5.1 Billion remittances, $2 Billion tourism boost

Sri Lanka received USD 680.8 million in worker remittances in August 2025, according to the latest statistics released by the Central Bank of Sri Lanka (CBSL).



Sri Lanka President orders timely completion of development projects

Sri Lanka President Anura Kumara Dissanayake stressed that it is the responsibility of state officials in each district to ensure that development projects implemented at the district level are not delayed and that their benefits reach the people within the stipulated timeframe.



Sri Lanka launches largest solar power project – “Rividanavi” Solar Power Park

As a key step towards achieving the target of fulfilling 70% of the country’s electricity demand from renewable energy by 2030, construction work on the Siyambalanduwa “Rividanavi” Solar Power Park, Sri Lanka’s largest renewable energy project, commenced yesterday morning (September 6) under the patronage of President Anura Kumara Dissanayake.



Sampath Manamperi suspended from SLPP

Former Pradeshiya Sabha member of the Sri Lanka Podujana Peramuna (SLPP), Sampath Manamperi, has been suspended from party membership, General Secretary Sagara Kariyawasam announced.



Shasheendra Rajapaksa admitted to Prison Hospital

Former State Minister Shasheendra Rajapaksa, who is currently in remand custody, has been admitted to the Prison Hospital.



50,000kg of chemicals linked to ICE production found in Middeniya

A massive stock of chemicals, suspected to be used in the production of crystal methamphetamine (ICE), was discovered in the Middeniya area yesterday (September 5).



Two shooting incidents in Colombo: One dead, one injured

Two shooting incidents have been reported from the Grandpass and Panchikawatte areas on September 5 and 6, claiming one life and leaving another person injured.