Category: Local News

Sri Lanka Air Force opens ‘Eagle’s Viewpoint’ to tourists in Shanthipura

The Sri Lanka Air Force (SLAF) has opened the ‘Eagle’s Viewpoint’ to the public in Shanthipura, Nuwara Eliya, Sri Lanka’s highest elevated village at 6,182 feet above sea level.



Sri Lanka President directs ministers to respond to public calls

Sri Lankan President Anura Kumara Dissanayake has instructed all ministers and members of parliament to respond to phone calls whenever possible.



Yoshitha Rajapaksa remanded until January 27, 2025

Yoshitha Rajapaksa has been remanded until January 27, 2025, after being produced before the Colombo Additional Magistrate today (January 25).



President’s Fund to expand services nationwide starting February 7, 2025

The President’s Fund of Sri Lanka is set to launch a new initiative to deliver services at the regional level through the offices of the Divisional Secretaries.



Yoshitha Rajapaksa brought to CID following arrest

Yoshitha Rajapaksa, the second son of former Sri Lankan President Mahinda Rajapaksa, was brought to the Criminal Investigation Department (CID) a short while ago.



Yoshitha Rajapaksa arrested for money laundering

Yoshitha Rajapaksa, the son of former Sri Lankan President Mahinda Rajapaksa, was arrested by the Criminal Investigation Department (CID) this morning (January 25) in the Beliatta area.



Awareness program held to introduce e-NIC in Sri Lanka

An awareness program to introduce the process and discuss issues related to the Electronic National Identity Card (e-NIC) in Sri Lanka was held yesterday (January 24).



Bisadi Yevinya tops 2024 scholarship exam with 188 marks

The student who scored the highest marks in the 2024 Scholarship Examination has obtained 188 marks, according to the Commissioner General of Examinations, Amith Jayasundara.



Sri Lanka reviews Adani power project amid bribery allegations

Sri Lanka is reevaluating a $440 million power purchase agreement with India’s Adani Group following allegations of bribery leveled against the conglomerate by U.S. authorities.



Mahinda Rajapaksa challenges security cut in Supreme Court

Former Sri Lankan President Mahinda Rajapaksa has filed a Fundamental Rights (FR) petition at the Supreme Court, challenging the government’s decision to reduce his security detail.



Switzerland pledges support for Sri Lanka’s asset recovery and anti-corruption efforts

The Ambassador of Switzerland to Sri Lanka and Ambassador-designate to the Maldives, Dr. Siri Walt, has assured Switzerland’s support in recovering assets that have been moved out of Sri Lanka.



Salochana Gamage granted bail

Two suspects, including a former member of the Western Provincial Council, Salochana Gamage, have been granted bail after being produced before the Colombo Magistrate’s Court today (January 24).



‘BATMAN’ arrested in Colombo over WTC thefts

Police have arrested a 23-year-old Sudanese man of Eritrean origin, Khalid Riyal Muheideen, for allegedly committing a series of thefts at the World Trade Center (WTC) in Colombo.



Sri Lanka introduces price controls to cut medicine costs

The Sri Lankan government has decided to introduce a new price control mechanism to reduce the cost of medicines in the country.



2024 Grade 5 Scholarship Exam: Results Now Available

The 2024 grade five scholarship examination results have been released online, Commissioner General of Examinations announced.



Anura Priyadarshana Yapa, wife, and two others granted bail

Former Minister Anura Priyadarshana Yapa and his wife, who were arrested by the Criminal Investigation Department (CID) yesterday (January 22), have been granted bail by the Colombo Magistrate’s Court.