Sri Lankan Government steps up efforts to resolve SME debt crisis

The Elephant Pass (Alimankada) Salt Factory, affiliated with the National Salt Limited and established near the Elephant Pass Saltern, was inaugurated today (March 29).

A Police Constable from the Special Protection Division and a man from Thalawathugoda have been arrested for allegedly helping Inspector General of Police (IGP) Deshabandu Tennakoon avoid arrest.

National Salt Limited is set to achieve a significant milestone with the inauguration of a new table salt production factory at the Elephant Pass (Alimankada) saltern on March 29, 2025.

A discussion on key infrastructure projects aimed at improving Sri Lanka’s transport and urban development sectors was held today (March 28) at the Presidential Secretariat in Colombo.

The Court of Appeal has determined that the order on whether to grant permission to hear the petition filed by former Minister Prasanna Ranaweera, seeking a restraining order against his arrest, will be announced on April 28, 2025.

Dr. Bandura Dileepa Witharana, Chairman of the National Transport Commission (NTC), has resigned from his position.

Indian Prime Minister, Narendra Modi will undertake a State visit to Sri Lanka from April 4 to 6, 2025, at the invitation of the Sri Lankan government, according to a media release by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Foreign Employment, and Tourism.

Police arrested 27 individuals, including members of the Inter-University Students’ Federation (IUSF), for staging a protest in front of the Ministry of Health in violation of a court order.

The Ceylon Tattoo Convention 2025, organized by Ayana Events, was successfully held at the BMICH on March 21, 22, and 23, 2025.

The Sri Lanka government has planned to implement a program to establish new restaurants across the country to ensure food security for the people and provide access to quality and adequate meals at fair prices.

Parliamentarian Chamara Sampath Dasanayake has been arrested by the Commission to Investigate Allegations of Bribery or Corruption (CIABOC).

The second High Court Judge, Sujeewa Nissanka, appointed to hear the money laundering case against Sri Lanka Podujana Peramuna (SLPP) MP Namal Rajapaksa in connection with the controversial ‘Krrish’ project, has also announced his recusal.

Colombo High Court Judge Manjula Thilakaratne has recused himself from hearing the money laundering case against Sri Lanka Podujana Peramuna (SLPP) MP Namal Rajapaksa related to the controversial ‘Krrish’ project.

The Colombo High Court has acquitted former Assistant Superintendent of Police (ASP) Kulasiri Udugampola, who was accused of compromising national security by revealing confidential information about Army intelligence personnel.

According to data released by the Tea Board of India, India exported 254 million kg of tea in 2024, making it the second-largest exporter in the world.