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Ex-IGP Deshabandu allowed to receive home-cooked meals
Ex-IGP Deshabandu allowed to receive home-cooked meals
Former Inspector General of Police (IGP) Deshabandu Tennakoon, who is currently in remand custody, has been granted permission to receive food prepared from his home while being detained at the Dumbara Prison in Kandy. MORE..
Police receive more election-related complaints
Police receive more election-related complaints
The Police Headquarters has issued a special statement regarding reports of election law violations and acts of violence related to the upcoming local government elections. MORE..
‘Will you defend them now?’ – Namal questions govt. over UK sanctions on war heroes
‘Will you defend them now?’ – Namal questions govt. over UK sanctions on war heroes
Sri Lanka Podujana Peramuna Parliamentarian Namal Rajapaksa has strongly condemned the UK’s decision to impose sanctions on senior Sri Lankan military figures who played a pivotal role in defeating terrorism. MORE..
South Korea fights deadly wildfires in southeast as thousands evacuate
South Korea fights deadly wildfires in southeast as thousands evacuate
South Korea is struggling to contain wildfires ravaging the country’s southeast after more than two dozen blazes broke out over the weekend, killing four people and forcing thousands to evacuate. MORE..
No tax revisions on vehicle imports this year - Hulangamuwa
No tax revisions on vehicle imports this year - Hulangamuwa
Senior Economic Advisor to the President, Duminda Hulangamuwa, confirmed that there will be no revision of taxes on vehicle imports this year. MORE..
| March 25, 2025 9:31 am
Govt to reduce tariffs paid for rooftop solar power
Govt to reduce tariffs paid for rooftop solar power
The government has decided to revise the tariff paid per unit of electricity generated by rooftop solar panels, with the proposed rates set to vary based on the scale of energy production. MORE..
Another suspect arrested over Devundara double murder
Another suspect arrested over Devundara double murder
Police have arrested another suspect in connection with the fatal shooting incident that took place in Devundara in the Gandara Police Division on March 21, that killed two persons. MORE..
10 Bangladeshis arrested in Katunayake for visa overstay, illegal migration attempt
10 Bangladeshis arrested in Katunayake for visa overstay, illegal migration attempt
A group of 10 Bangladeshi nationals, who had entered Sri Lanka illegally with the intention of fleeing to Europe, have been arrested by the Investigation Division of the Immigration and Emigration Department on the afternoon of March 24 in the Andiambalama area of Katunayake. MORE..
Fairly heavy showers expected in parts of the island
Fairly heavy showers expected in parts of the island
The Department of Meteorology says that showers or thundershowers will occur at several places in Western, Sabaragamuwa, Southern and Northwestern provinces after 2.00 p.m. MORE..
Israeli strikes kill scores in Gaza as Egypt offers new ceasefire proposal
Israeli strikes kill scores in Gaza as Egypt offers new ceasefire proposal
Israeli strikes across the Gaza Strip killed more than 65 Palestinians over the past day, including women and children, the Gaza Health Ministry said Monday. MORE..
UK sanctions Shavendra Silva, Wasantha Karannagoda, Jagath Jayasuriya and Karuna Amman
UK sanctions Shavendra Silva, Wasantha Karannagoda, Jagath Jayasuriya and Karuna Amman
The UK government has imposed sanctions on four individuals which it claims are responsible for serious human rights abuses and violations during the Sri Lanka civil war. MORE..
Bahrain enforces mandatory vaccine for migrant workers, including Sri Lankans
Bahrain enforces mandatory vaccine for migrant workers, including Sri Lankans
The Ministry of Health (MOH) of Bahrain has announced that the Meningococcal vaccine is now mandatory for foreign workers entering the country to prevent the spread of meningococcal disease. MORE..
A’pura Hospital sexual assault case: Suspect further remanded
A’pura Hospital sexual assault case: Suspect further remanded
The suspect arrested in connection with the sexual assault on a female doctor of the Anuradhapura Teaching Hospital has been ordered to be further remanded until March 28, 2025. MORE..
2025 LG Polls: Printing of ballot papers for 12 districts underway
2025 LG Polls: Printing of ballot papers for 12 districts underway
The Government Printing Department has commenced printing ballot papers for 12 districts in preparation for the upcoming Local Government Elections. MORE..
COPE uncovers fraudulent dealings at National Youth Council
COPE uncovers fraudulent dealings at National Youth Council
The Sub-Committee of the Committee on Public Enterprises (COPE) has disclosed that Sri Lanka Youth Services (Pvt) Ltd, a subsidiary of the National Youth Services Council, had registered as a supplier and submitted price quotations to the council itself at higher rates. MORE..
Over 22,000 companies failed to pay EPF contributions – Dy Minister
Over 22,000 companies failed to pay EPF contributions – Dy Minister
Deputy Minister of Labour Mahinda Jayasinghe disclosed that nearly 22,450 companies have failed to contribute to the Employees’ Provident Fund (EPF). MORE..
Ex-CJ Jayantha Jayasuriya to be appointed Sri Lanka’s envoy to UN
Ex-CJ Jayantha Jayasuriya to be appointed Sri Lanka’s envoy to UN
The Committee on High Posts has recommended the appointment of former Chief Justice Jayantha Jayasuriya, PC, as Sri Lanka’s Permanent Representative to the United Nations in New York. MORE..
Ex-Minister Mervyn Silva further remanded
Ex-Minister Mervyn Silva further remanded
Former Minister Mervyn Silva and two others have been ordered to be remanded further until April 03 after they were produced before Mahara Magistrate’s Court. MORE..
COPA uncovers luxury vehicle import racket by DMT officials
COPA uncovers luxury vehicle import racket by DMT officials
A scheme involving the importation of luxury vehicles under the guise tractors, orchestrated by officials from the Department of Motor Traffic (DMT) using forged documents, has been uncovered during the latest Committee on Public Accounts (COPA) meeting. MORE..
| March 24, 2025 2:44 pm
Three new envoys to Sri Lanka present credentials to the President
Three new envoys to Sri Lanka present credentials to the President
Three newly appointed foreign Ambassadors to Sri Lanka presented credentials to President Anura Kumara Dissanayake today (24) at the Presidential Secretariat. MORE..
Ex-Minister Udaya Gammanpila acquitted in fraud case
Ex-Minister Udaya Gammanpila acquitted in fraud case
The Colombo High Court today (24) acquitted former Minister Udaya Gammanpila and businessman Sydney Jayasinghe of charges related to the alleged criminal misappropriation of Rs. 21 million. MORE..
US talks with Russia begin in Saudi Arabia eyeing a Black Sea ceasefire
US talks with Russia begin in Saudi Arabia eyeing a Black Sea ceasefire
U.S. and Russian officials began talks in Saudi Arabia on Monday aimed at making progress towards a broad ceasefire in Ukraine with Washington eyeing a Black Sea ceasefire deal before securing a wider agreement. MORE..
‘Not an old plane, no mechanical error’: Minister reveals cause of SLAF aircraft crash
‘Not an old plane, no mechanical error’: Minister reveals cause of SLAF aircraft crash
The Sri Lanka Air Force (SLAF) training aircraft crash that occurred in the Minuwangate area of Wariyapola, was caused by an error made during pilot training, Minister of Transport, Highways, Ports, and Civil Aviation, Bimal Ratnayake said, citing the SLAF investigation report. MORE..
Police submit report on election law violations across Sri Lanka
Police submit report on election law violations across Sri Lanka
Sri Lanka Police have submitted a detailed report on complaints received by police stations across the island yesterday (23), related to violations of election laws and acts of violence. MORE..
Ex-president Ranil blames current govt for failing to secure Adani investments
Ex-president Ranil blames current govt for failing to secure Adani investments
Former President Ranil Wickremesinghe has raised concerns over Sri Lanka’s failure to move forward with large-scale foreign investments, warning that the stalled USD 700 million Adani project alone is a major setback for the country’s economic recovery. MORE..
