Category: Local News

An online discussion took place yesterday (October 11) between Sri Lankan President Anura Kumara Dissanayake and Samantha Power, the Administrator of the United States Agency for International Development (USAID).

Several political parties in Sri Lanka have released their lists of candidates nominated as National List Members of Parliament (National List MPs) for the 2024 General Election.

Sri Lankan President Anura Kumara Dissanayake has instructed officials from the Ministry of Finance to take the necessary action to provide a monthly interim allowance of Rs. 3000 to all pensioners, starting next week.

The name of actress Damitha Abeyratne has not been included in the nomination list submitted by the Samagi Jana Balawegaya (SJB) for the Ratnapura district.

The Sri Lanka Police is requesting the public to report any information regarding the misuse of government vehicles by calling the special hotline 1997.

The Secretary to the President of Sri Lanka, Dr. Nandika Sanath Kumanayake, has instructed all government institutions to seek written approval from the Presidential Secretariat before displaying the President’s photographs or messages on commemorative plaques or at designated celebration areas during events.

Two passenger buses belonging to the Sri Lanka Transport Board (SLTB) reportedly collided along the Colombo-Kandy main road this morning (October 11), resulting in injuries to at least 18 passengers.

The United States handed over a state-of-the-art King Air maritime patrol aircraft to the Sri Lanka Air Force (SLAF) during a ceremony held at the SLAF base in Katunayake on October 10, 2024.

The National Police Commission has approved the reappointment of former Senior Superintendent of Police (SSP) Shani Abeysekara to the Sri Lanka Police Service on a contract basis for one year, effective today (October 10).

Sri Lankan President Anura Kumara Dissanayake has instructed officials to allocate 11,000 acres of land from the Kantale Sugar Company to farmers for short-term crop cultivation.

Former Minister Johnston Fernando has been issued an overseas travel ban by the Colombo Fort Magistrate’s Court today (October 10) in connection with the misuse of vehicles.

Sri Lanka’s economy has stabilized, with growth expected to reach 4.4% in 2024, surpassing earlier forecasts.

The Colombo High Court has issued an order freezing two bank accounts belonging to former State Minister Anupa Pasqual.

Indictments have been filed against former Central Bank of Sri Lanka (CBSL) Governor Ajith Nivard Cabraal and three other defendants, accusing them of causing financial losses to the Sri Lankan government through investments in Greek treasury bonds in 2012.

A private bus traveling from Colombo to Embilipitiya was completely destroyed by fire earlier this morning (October 10) in the Kawduwawa area of Madampe.

Justice of the Supreme Court, Murdu Nirupa Bidushinie Fernando, took her oath as the Acting Chief Justice of Sri Lanka this morning (October 10) at the Presidential Secretariat in Colombo.