Supreme Court Issues Notice to Defense Secretary and Inspector General of Police Regarding Conspiracy to Kill Former CID Chief Shani Abeysekera in a Car Accident
The Supreme Court has issued a notice directing the Defense Secretary General Kamal Gunaratne, the National Police Commission and the Inspector General of Police Deshbandhu Tennakoon to explain the facts...
2024-08-02 10:17 am
Ranil will be at a disadvantage if Pohottuva comes to the polls – Ramesh Pathirana
Minister Ramesh Pathirana said that Mr Ranil Wickramasinghe will be at a disadvantage in the presidential election if Pohottuwa presents a candidate. Sri Lanka Latest NewsHe pointed out that it is a matter...
2024-08-02 10:14 am
Six Chinese nationals arrested without valid visas
Payagala Police have apprehended six Chinese nationals who were residing in the country without valid visas, in violation of immigration and emigration regulations. The arrests took place yesterday...
2024-08-01 6:52 pm
Sri Lanka’s tourism earnings surpass USD 1.5Bln in first half of 2024
Sri Lanka has earned around USD 1.5 billion from tourism in the first six months of 2024, the Central Bank of Sri Lanka (CBSL) said. The CBSL points out that it is almost double the growth compared to...
2024-08-01 6:43 pm
New SDIG appointed to cover administration duties
The National Police Commission has appointed Senior Deputy Inspector General of Police (SDIG) Lalith Pathinayake to cover the duties of Senior DIG Administration. This appointment comes as Senior DIG...
2024-08-01 6:39 pm
President’s Fund scholarship’s August instalment transferred to recipients
Under the President’s Fund Scholarship Programme, scholarship instalments for August 2024 have been directly credited to the bank accounts of eligible recipients today (Aug 01). A short message...
2024-08-01 6:38 pm
New Sri Lankan passports to be issued from October
A Sri Lankan passport with new features and with three different colours for normal, official and diplomatic passports will be issued from October 2024, Minister of Public Security Tiran Alles said.
2024-08-01 6:37 pm
IMF delegation to discuss fourth tranche with President Wickremesinghe
A key meeting between representatives of the International Monetary Fund (IMF) and President Ranil Wickremesinghe is scheduled to take place today (01). The discussion will focus on the potential release...
2024-08-01 6:33 pm
No fuel price revision in August – Ceypetco
The Ceylon Petroleum Corporation (Ceypetco) announced that there will be no fuel price revisions for the month of August. Accordingly, the CPC’s monthly revision of Ceypetco retail fuel prices will...
2024-08-01 6:28 pm
Wijeyadasa Rajapakshe places deposit for Presidential Election
Former Justice Minister Dr. Wijeyadasa Rajapakshe has placed a deposit with the Election Commission as a candidate for the 2024 Presidential Election. Rajapakshe has placed the deposit as the presidential...
2024-08-01 6:27 pm
Underworld figure ‘Loku Patty’ arrested in Belarus - sources
The main suspect in the killing of ‘Club Wasantha’ at Athurugiriya, Sujeewa Ruwankumara alias ‘Loku Patty’ has been arrested in Belarus, according to police sources. He has reportedly...
2024-08-01 6:26 pm
Kiyo, a former Member of Parliament of Japan, gives lunch to children for the second time
Mr. Kiyoshi Asoda, a former member of parliament from Japan representing the Kumamoto region, has consistently supported Sri Lanka through various initiatives. Recently, he provided a nutritious mid-day...
2024-07-31 3:21 pm
Nomination of Pohottu candidate Dhammika and Namal is delayed
While the presidential candidate of the Sri Lanka Podujana Peramuna is scheduled to be announced today, it has been reported that it will be delayed by a few more days due to the crisis that has arisen...
2024-07-31 1:16 pm
The list of 78 names that went to strengthen the hands of the President yesterday
At the meeting held yesterday at the Presidential Palace with the participation of President Ranil, a group of MPs including the Sri Lanka Podujana Peramuna decided to support President Ranil Wickramasinghe...
2024-07-31 1:14 pm
Deposit money for Sajith's presidential candidacy
Sajith Premadasa, the leader of the Samagi Jana Balawega and the leader of the opposition, deposited the security deposit for the presidential election today (31). Parliamentarian Ranjith Madduma Bandara,...
2024-07-31 1:11 pm
If we continue with traditional politics in the next Presidential Election, it will be impossible to prevent a third civil war in the country
Despite unanimous parliamentary support for the new Economic Transformation Act, some individuals are misleading the public- Parliamentarian Wajira Abeywardana. Member of Parliament, Wajira Abeywardana,...
2024-07-30 8:23 am
Sri Lanka Sees Surge in Tourism with Eco-Friendly Initiatives in 2024
Foreign visitors make up 40% of tourist arrivals in the first half of the year. Ambitious plans to boost forest coverage to 32% by 2030 unveiled. Sri Lanka honoured with United Nations flagship...
2024-07-29 8:18 am
Resolution of IGP Appointment Issue and Election Preparations to be Finalized within a Week
The Presidential election is not ready to be moved beyond September 21. Elections are a fundamental aspect of people’s sovereignty and cannot be allowed to be violated. It is the absolute...
2024-07-29 8:08 am
President Announces Candidacy for the Upcoming Presidential Election
My Goal is to Unite the Country for Progress. I Embrace Challenges and Fulfill My Duties Quietly. I am Committed to Fulfilling Promises Made to Advance the Nation. Claims of Acting Outside the...
2024-07-29 8:06 am
Tourism Boom May Surpass 2018 Levels, Record Arrival of 1,095,675 Foreign Tourists by July 15, 2024 — Secretary to the Ministry of Tourism and Lands
Tourism Revenue Hits USD 1.556 Billion from January to June 2024 — Deputy Director General of Sri Lanka Tourism Development Authority. Rs. 735.56 Million Earned by June 2024 — Deputy...
2024-07-29 8:02 am
President Praises Political Parties in Parliament for Supporting the Economic Transformation Bill
Together, Let’s Advance This Program. Advancing the Country by Building a Progressive, Export-Centric Digital and Green Economy – President stated Launching the Digital Economy Strategy...
2024-07-29 7:58 am
“Urumaya” Program is Apolitical – Secretary to the Ministry of Tourism and Lands, Somaratne Vidanapathirana
“Urumaya” Program: A Revolutionary Initiative in Land Rights – Land Commissioner General. Land Rights Settlement 70% Complete in North/East and 99% in Other Provinces- Title...
2024-07-29 7:57 am
Revitalizing the Tea Industry: A Crucial Step for Export Economic Growth
‘Ceylon Tea’ Brand to Be Promoted Internationally Through New Strategic Plan – President Says at Colombo International Tea Convention 2024. President Ranil Wickremesinghe...
2024-07-29 7:54 am
Sri Lanka clinch maiden Women's Asia Cup title with comprehensive win over India
Sri Lanka secured their first Women's Asia Cup title win on Sunday, beating India with a clinical run-chase in front of home fans. This was also just the second time in their nine final appearances that...
2024-07-29 7:21 am