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Govt. to empower 1.5 million ‘Aswesuma’ beneficiaries in next 5 years
Govt. to empower 1.5 million ‘Aswesuma’ beneficiaries in next 5 years
Minister of Rural Development, Social Security and Community Empowerment (Dr.) Upali Pannilage, stated that instead of providing long-term welfare benefits to low-income earners, the Ministry is primarily focused on empowering the majority of them. MORE..
‘Ganemulla Sanjeewa’ murder: Police increase reward for information on female accomplice
‘Ganemulla Sanjeewa’ murder: Police increase reward for information on female accomplice
The Police Headquarters has announced a cash reward of Rs. 1.2 million for anyone who provides accurate information leading to the apprehension of the female accomplice, who continues to evade arrest, after being involved in the murder of notorious underworld figure Sanjeewa Kumara Samararatne, also known as ‘Ganemulla Sanjeewa’. MORE..
Youth arrested at BIA with mobile phones worth Rs. 30 million
Youth arrested at BIA with mobile phones worth Rs. 30 million
Sri Lankan Customs officers at the Bandaranaike International Airport (BIA) in Katunayake have arrested a passenger who arrived in the country with a stock of illegally smuggled high-end mobile phones valued at around Rs. 30 million. MORE..
GMOA temporarily calls off planned island-wide strike
GMOA temporarily calls off planned island-wide strike
The Government Medical Officers’ Association (GMOA) has decided to temporarily call off the island-wide strike that was planned to commence tomorrow (05). MORE..
ASPI drop nearly 300 points to fall below 16,000 mark
ASPI drop nearly 300 points to fall below 16,000 mark
The All Share Price Index (ASPI) of the Colombo Stock Exchange (CSE) has dropped below the 16,000-point mark today (04). MORE..
Acting Weligama OIC granted bail after surrendering to court
Acting Weligama OIC granted bail after surrendering to court
The Acting Officer-In-Charge (OIC) of the Weligama Police Station has been granted bail after surrendering to the court this morning (04). MORE..
Deadline for postal voting applications for LG polls announced
Deadline for postal voting applications for LG polls announced
The Election Commission has announced that the deadline for accepting applications for postal voting in the upcoming Local Government (LG) elections will end at midnight on 12 March 2025 (Wednesday).
Cabinet approves land grant for Siyambalanduwa solar project
Cabinet approves land grant for Siyambalanduwa solar project
The Cabinet of Ministers has approved a proposal to allocate 219.7233 hectares of land as a grant to the Sri Lanka Sustainable Energy Authority (SLSEA) to facilitate the swift commencement of the Siyambalanduwa 100 MW Solar Power Park project. MORE..
Illegally imported foreign cigarettes worth Rs 1.2 billion destroyed
Illegally imported foreign cigarettes worth Rs 1.2 billion destroyed
Steps have been taken to destroy a large stock of foreign cigarettes worth Rs. 1.2 billion that was illegally smuggled into the country last year without paying the required customs duty, Sri Lanka Customs said. MORE..
Immunoglobulin scandal: Former Add. Health Secretary’s petition dismissed
Immunoglobulin scandal: Former Add. Health Secretary’s petition dismissed
The Supreme Court has dismissed a Fundamental Rights (FR) petition filed by Saman Ratnayake, a former Additional Secretary to the Ministry of Health, seeking a ruling that his fundamental human rights were violated through ‘unlawfully’ arresting and remanding him in custody...MORE..
Fuel distributors agree on new formula by CPC – Cabinet Spokesman
Fuel distributors agree on new formula by CPC – Cabinet Spokesman
The Cabinet Media Spokesperson, Minister Dr. Nalinda Jayatissa, says that fuel distributors have expressed their agreement to the new commission formula presented by the Ceylon Petroleum Corporation (CPC). MORE..
Youth injured in minor explosion in Kattankudy
Youth injured in minor explosion in Kattankudy
A 23-year-old youth has sustained critical injuries following a minor explosion while attempting to open an object found floating in the seas off Arayampathy in the Kattankudy police division. MORE..
Trump pauses military aid to Ukraine after Oval Office argument with Zelensky
Trump pauses military aid to Ukraine after Oval Office argument with Zelensky
President Donald Trump is ordering a pause on shipments of US military aid to Ukraine after his heated Oval Office argument with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky last week, a White House official told CNN Monday. MORE..
Extremist group identified in Eastern Province: Cabinet Spokesperson
Extremist group identified in Eastern Province: Cabinet Spokesperson
Cabinet Spokesperson, Minister Dr. Nalinda Jayatissa revealed that intelligence have been received about an extremist organization operating in the Kalmunai area of the Eastern Province. MORE..
Acting Weligama OIC surrenders to court over shooting incident
Acting Weligama OIC surrenders to court over shooting incident
The Acting Officer-In-Charge (OIC) of the Weligama Police Station has surrendered to the court this morning (04). MORE..
Cabinet approves development of 24 oil tanks at Trincomalee upper tank farm
Cabinet approves development of 24 oil tanks at Trincomalee upper tank farm
The Cabinet of Ministers has granted approval for the development of 24 oil tanks at the Trincomalee upper tank farm. MORE..
Tax on digital service exporters not unfair – Deputy Minister
Tax on digital service exporters not unfair – Deputy Minister
Deputy Minister of Economic Development Prof. Anil Jayantha Fernando states that all citizens of the country, including both individuals and businesses, are required to pay taxes. MORE..
Court order issued against unemployed graduates’ protest
Court order issued against unemployed graduates’ protest
A court order has been issued preventing the holding of a protest planned by a group of activists of the Unemployed Graduates’ Association, who have passed the Teachers’ Examination but are yet to secure employment, in a manner that inconvenience the general public. MORE..
Govt adopts “Rich Country - Beautiful Life” policy statement as national policy framework
Govt adopts “Rich Country - Beautiful Life” policy statement as national policy framework
The Cabinet of Ministers has granted approval to adopt the National Peoples’ Power (NPP) policy statement “A Rich Country – A Beautiful Life” as the government’s national policy framework. MORE..
Police uncover another crime committed by suspected shooter in ‘Ganemulla Sanjeewa’ killing
Police uncover another crime committed by suspected shooter in ‘Ganemulla Sanjeewa’ killing
Sri Lanka Police have uncovered another crime committed by the suspected shooter in the killing of the notorious underworld figure Sanjeewa Kumara Samararatne, also known as “Ganemulla Sanjeewa” inside Hulftsdorp Courts Complex in February. MORE..
Sri Lanka should avoid tax exemptions, focus on passing budget: IMF
Sri Lanka should avoid tax exemptions, focus on passing budget: IMF
Sri Lanka should avoid tax exemptions and focus on passing a national budget that is in line with parameters set by the International Monetary Fund to continue with a $2.9 billion program from the international lender, an IMF official said on Tuesday. MORE..
Govt assures uninterrupted supply of essential food items for New Year season
Govt assures uninterrupted supply of essential food items for New Year season
In order to make policy decisions related to ensuring food security, Minister of Agriculture, Livestock, Lands and Irrigation K.D. Lalkantha, along with Minister of Trade, Commerce, Food Security and Cooperative Development Wasantha Samarasinghe...MORE..
Person injured in shooting at coconut estate in Kuliyapitiya
Person injured in shooting at coconut estate in Kuliyapitiya
A man has been injured in a shooting incident in Kuliyapitiya and admitted to Kuliyapitiya Hospital for treatment. MORE..
UNHRC: Core Group on Sri Lanka urges new govt for action on human rights
UNHRC: Core Group on Sri Lanka urges new govt for action on human rights
A joint report evaluating Sri Lanka’s recent political and human rights developments has been submitted to the United Nations Human Rights Council (UNHRC) by Sri Lanka Core Group led by the United Kingdom. MORE..
‘Sri Lanka will soon be more attractive to remain, not leave or emigrate’ - IMF’s Peter Breuer
‘Sri Lanka will soon be more attractive to remain, not leave or emigrate’ - IMF’s Peter Breuer
International Monetary Fund’s (IMF) Senior Mission Chief for Sri Lanka Peter Breuer commended Sri Lanka’s economic recovery in the recent years, and stated that as economic opportunities return to Sri Lanka, income will be increased and poverty will be reduced making it more attractive for the people to remain in Sri Lanka, not leave...MORE..
