Latest Sri Lanka News and Top Stories

Former Director of Krrish Transworks Colombo (Pvt) Ltd, Janaki Siriwardena, was arrested by the Commission to Investigate Allegations of Bribery or Corruption (CIABOC) at around 10:00 AM today (September 24, 2026).

A Rs. 15 billion flood-control project in Kolonnawa will widen four main canals and build seven water-retention ponds to reduce recurring flooding in Kolonnawa and surrounding areas.

Sri Lanka has introduced an electronic case filing system at the Colombo District Court, with plans to expand the facility to District Courts across the country under the “e-Courts” digitalisation project.

Ilankai Tamil Arasu Katchi (ITAK) MPs have sought the support of India and the United States in efforts to secure the release of Sivarasa Anojan, who is facing the death penalty in Saudi Arabia.

Sri Lanka Police have found 20 gas cylinders inside a house where an 84-year-old man was killed in a fire at the Soysapura housing scheme in Moratuwa.

Sri Lanka Police has introduced a new WhatsApp number for applicants to send information and make inquiries regarding police clearance applications.

Member of Parliament Namal Rajapaksa was today (September 23) ordered to remain in remand custody until September 30, 2026, in a money laundering case linked to the SriLankan Airlines Airbus transaction.

The Sri Lankan Government has gazetted the Protection of the State from Terrorism Bill to repeal and replace the Prevention of Terrorism (Temporary Provisions) Act, No. 48 of 1979.

The International Monetary Fund (IMF) says Sri Lanka’s economy remains resilient, with 4.2% growth in the second quarter of 2026 and official reserves rising to US$6.9 billion.

Sri Lanka will introduce a new digital appointment system from tomorrow (September 24, 2026) for medical examinations required to obtain driving licence medical certificates.

Sri Lanka’s “ViYASA” National Business Facilitation Centre (NBFC) has been opened in Colombo to help businesses and investors overcome administrative and regulatory barriers involving government institutions.

The Central Bank of Sri Lanka (CBSL) says freezing orders are currently in effect against six companies and their directors, preventing them from disposing of, transferring or otherwise dealing with their properties and other assets.

The Financial Crimes Investigation Division (FCID) has uncovered alleged fraudulent transfers of US dollar reserves worth Rs. 24.85 billion by five Sri Lankan companies, with one suspect arrested in Wellampitiya.

The Colombo High Court Trial-at-Bar today (September 22) sentenced the 15 defendants convicted in the 2019 Easter Sunday terrorist attacks case to prison terms ranging from 200 to 260 years of rigorous imprisonment.

The Colombo High Court Trial-at-Bar today (September 22) found 15 defendants guilty in the main case over the 2019 Easter Sunday terrorist attacks, while nine others were acquitted and released.