Sri Lanka approves nationwide online traffic fine payment system

The Government of Sri Lanka has granted Cabinet approval to implement a nationwide online traffic fine payment system, expanding on the current pilot project.



Sri Lanka cuts bus fares by 0.55%

The National Transport Commission (NTC) has announced a 0.55 percent reduction in bus fares in Sri Lanka, effective from July 4, 2025.



Japan grants USD 2.5 Million to help Sri Lanka fight corruption

Japan has provided a grant of USD 2.5 million to support Sri Lanka’s efforts to strengthen its fight against corruption.



Ex-Motor Traffic Chief Nishantha Weerasinghe arrested by CIABOC

Three individuals, including former Commissioner General of Motor Traffic Nishantha Anuruddha Weerasinghe, have been arrested by the Commission to Investigate Allegations of Bribery or Corruption (CIABOC).



Immigration Chief admits to contempt of court over E-Visa issue

Controller General of Immigration and Emigration, Harsha Ilukpitiya, has unconditionally admitted guilt before the Supreme Court of Sri Lanka over a charge of contempt of court.



Nishantha Wickramasinghe further remanded until July 15, 2025

Former SriLankan Airlines Chairman Nishantha Wickramasinghe, who is currently in remand custody, has been ordered to remain in custody until July 15, 2025, by the Colombo Magistrate’s Court.



Sri Lanka mandates seat belts for all expressway passengers

Wearing seat belts will be mandatory for all passengers in light vehicles on expressways in Sri Lanka, including those in the back seats, starting August 1, 2025.



Youth shot dead, another injured in Kahawatta abduction

A 22-year-old youth was shot dead and another man critically injured in a shooting incident in the Yainna area of Kahawatta last night (June 30).



Sri Lanka suspends fare reduction amid fuel hike

The National Transport Commission (NTC) of Sri Lanka has announced that the scheduled 2.5% reduction in bus fares, originally set to take effect today (July 1), has been suspended due to a recent increase in fuel prices.



Sri Lanka enforces mandatory seat belt rule for bus drivers from today

The National Transport Commission emphasizes that, starting today (July 1), it is mandatory for bus drivers to wear seat belts.



Former Minister Gamini Lokuge passes away

Former Minister Gamini Lokuge passed away a short while ago at the age of 82 at a private hospital this evening (June 30).



Sri Lanka revises fuel prices from July 1, 2025

Fuel prices in Sri Lanka have been revised, effective July 1, 2025.



Mendis Directors charged in Rs. 1.035 Billion VAT evasion case

The Inland Revenue Department has filed a case against Arjun Aloysius and Anthony Randev Jinendra John, directors of W. M. Mendis and Company, for allegedly evading Value Added Tax (VAT) payments totaling Rs. 1.035 billion.



Shah Rukh Khan to visit Sri Lanka in August, 2025

Indian film legend Shah Rukh Khan is expected to visit Sri Lanka this August to attend the grand opening of the City of Dreams Sri Lanka.



Lakshman Yapa Abeywardena indicted over Rs. 1.7 Million BOI funds misuse

Former Minister Lakshman Yapa Abeywardena and former Director General of the Board of Investment (BOI), Jayantha Edirisinghe, were today (June 30) served indictments before the Colombo High Court over the alleged misuse of BOI funds in 2014.



ASP Wootler named Sri Lanka Police Spokesman

Assistant Superintendent of Police (ASP) F.U. Wootler has been appointed as the new Media Spokesman for the Sri Lanka Police, effective today (June 30).