Special cabinet approval granted to Import Salt
2025-05-15
The Cabinet has granted approval to relax restrictions on salt imports, allowing for the temporary importation of both iodized andContinue Reading
Investigative units to combat corruption at Local Councils
2025-05-15
President Anura Kumara Dissanayake has approved the establishment of investigative units to combat corruption and irregularities in local government institutions. Continue Reading
Justice Ministry lists 10 High-End Vehicles for Public Auction
2025-05-15
The Ministry of Justice has announced plans to auction off several luxury vehicles with low fuel efficiency and high maintenanceContinue Reading
Sri Lanka appoints 7 new diplomats, including to UK & India
2025-05-15
President Anura Kumara Disanayake stated that it is the responsibility of ambassadors to convey Sri Lanka’s ongoing political transformation toContinue Reading
“Power corrupts”, Sumanthiran slams President AKD
2025-05-15
Former MP M.A. Sumanthiran has slammed President Anura Kumara Dissanayake for hinting at his executive powers over the matter ofContinue Reading
Sri Lanka to use AI technology to prevent bus accidents
2025-05-15
Minister of Transport Bimal Rathnayake says GPS and CCTV systems using Artificial Intelligence (AI) technology will be introduced to long-distanceContinue Reading
DMT to hold 02-day vehicle tuning dansal
2025-05-15
Sri Lanka’s Department of Motor Traffic (DMT) has announced it will conduct a two-day vehicle tuning dansal, in collaboration withContinue Reading
“Won’t last 3–4 months”: President warns Opposition over councils without mandate
2025-05-14
President Anura Kumara Dissanayake has issued a strong warning to opposition parties, stating that any attempt to hijack the publicContinue Reading
TV personalities warn of suspected AI voice call scam targeting public
2025-05-14
TV hosts Lahiru Mudalige and Harindra Jayalal have warned the public about a scam involving fraudsters who impersonate them usingContinue Reading
17 injured as van falls into precipice in Ramboda
2025-05-14
A van has fallen into a precipice in the area of Ramboda on the Nuwara Eliya – Kandy Road, injuringContinue Reading
Sri Lanka summons Canadian HC over Tamil Genocide Monument
2025-05-14
Sri Lanka’s Foreign Minister Vijitha Herath summoned the Canadian High Commissioner on Wednesday to formally object to Canada’s approval andContinue Reading
Mayors, Deputy Mayors & Chairmen of Local Councils : Update from EC
2025-05-14
The official term of local councils, for which members were elected in the recently held 2025 Local Government Elections, willContinue Reading
Data Dansal : Public warned of fake links on social media
2025-05-14
The public has been warned of fake messages on social media platforms promising free data in view of the VesakContinue Reading
Police to inspect long-distance buses at night
2025-05-14
The Sri Lanka Police has announced that long-distance buses, mostly travelling at night, will be subjected to random inspection inContinue Reading
Above 50 mm of rain likely in some provinces today
2025-05-14
Showers are expected in some provinces today, with fairly heavy falls above 50 mm likely in the Western province andContinue Reading
US & Saudi Arabia sign $142bn arms deal
2025-05-13
The United States and Saudi Arabia have signed a landmark defence agreement valued at nearly US$142 billion, which the WhiteContinue Reading
On-Duty Police officer killed in Marawila crash
2025-05-13
A police officer attached to the Traffic Division of the Marawila Police Station was killed in a tragic road accidentContinue Reading
Salt shortage hits Sri Lanka: Prices surge
2025-05-13
Sri Lanka is experiencing a severe salt shortage due to delays in imports and disruptions in local production, pushing retailContinue Reading