An Extraordinary Gazette (No. 2438/92), dated May 31, 2025, has been issued, announcing the names of newly appointed Mayors, Deputy Mayors, Chairpersons, and Vice-Chairpersons of several local government institutions across Sri Lanka.

Sri Lanka’s external sector remained strong in April 2025, supported by increased earnings from tourism and workers’ remittances, according to the latest report by the Central Bank of Sri Lanka (CBSL).

The Commission to Investigate Allegations of Bribery or Corruption (CIABOC) in Sri Lanka states that a total of 1,726 complaints were received during the first four months of this year (2025) regarding allegations of bribery or corruption.

Sri Lankan President Anura Kumara Dissanayake has reaffirmed his strong commitment to transforming Sri Lanka into a law-abiding and well-governed nation, rejecting the past image of a country tarnished by political corruption and criminal protection.

Due to the heavy rainfall and strong winds that occurred this afternoon (May 30) in Colombo and surrounding areas, several incidents of fallen trees and property damage have been reported, with five individuals sustaining injuries.

Former Executive Director of the National Lotteries Board (NLB), Thusitha Halloluwa, has been remanded until June 2, 2025, by the Fort Chief Magistrate’s Court.

The Commission to Investigate Allegations of Bribery or Corruption (CIABOC) states that a Grama Niladhari (village officer) has been arrested for accepting a bribe in the form of a USB flash drive (pen drive) worth Rs. 4,000.

The Commission to Investigate Allegations of Bribery or Corruption (CIABOC) states that a police sergeant has been arrested for accepting a bribe of Rs. 10,000.

An Italian man was arrested this morning (May 30) at the Bandaranaike International Airport (BIA) in Katunayake for attempting to smuggle a large quantity of cocaine into Sri Lanka.

Due to strong winds that swept through Colombo and several other areas last night (May 29), trees were uprooted causing significant damage and in some places buildings also collapsed.

Chinese Minister of Commerce, Wang Wentao who is on an official visit to Sri Lanka, met with Sri Lankan President Anura Kumara Dissanayake today (May 29) at the Presidential Secretariat in Colombo for key discussions on enhancing economic cooperation.

The Sri Lanka Police Headquarters today (May 29) announced the immediate transfer of 16 Officers-in-Charge (OICs) of police stations and key divisions across the country.

Venerable Bandarawela Amithananda Thero passed away today (29th) at noon while receiving treatment at the Colombo National Hospital due to an illness.

Former Minister Duminda Dissanayake has been further remanded until June 5, 2025, in connection with a case involving the discovery of a gold-plated T-56 assault rifle at the Havelock City apartment complex in Colombo on May 20, 2025.

The Colombo High Court today (May 29) sentenced former Sports Minister Mahindananda Aluthgamage to 20 years of rigorous imprisonment, while former Sathosa Chairman and former Trade Minister Nalin Fernando was sentenced to 25 years of rigorous imprisonment in the same case.

A shooting was carried out by two unidentified individuals who arrived on a motorcycle at a motorcycle parts sales shop in the Wekada area of Panadura.