Category: Local News

Deputy Inspector General (DIG) of Police Dhammika Priyantha has been appointed as the new Director of the State Intelligence Service (SIS) in Sri Lanka.

A part of R.A. de Mel Mawatha in the Kollupitiya Police area, from St. Michael’s Roundabout to the Rotunda Roundabout along Temple Trees, which was closed for security reasons in 2005, was opened to the public yesterday (October 4).

An International Monetary Fund (IMF) team, led by Mr. Krishna Srinivasan, Director for the Asia Pacific Department, concluded its visit to Colombo from October 2-4, 2024.

Police spokesman DIG Nihal Thalduwa stated that instructions have been issued to report any shortcomings in the investigations related to the Easter Sunday attack that took place on April 21, 2019, in Sri Lanka.

The Ministry of Defence in Sri Lanka has announced that all firearms and ammunition provided to civilians for self-defense will be retrieved by the government and must be handed over to the relevant authorities before November 7, 2024.

Indian External Affairs Minister Dr. S. Jaishankar, who arrived in Sri Lanka for a one-day official visit, met with several key Sri Lankan political figures today (October 4).

Sri Lankan President Anura Kumara Dissanayake engaged in discussions with the International Monetary Fund (IMF) at the Presidential Secretariat today (October 4), marking the second day of talks.

Former Sri Lankan Minister Bandula Gunawardena, announced today (October 4) that he will not be contesting in the upcoming parliamentary election.

The Police Media Division stated that a special discussion was held yesterday (October 3) at the Police Headquarters under the leadership of Ravi Seneviratne, the Secretary of the Ministry of Public Security.

Acceptance of nominations for the General Election in Sri Lanka begins today (October 4).

A delegation of high-level representatives from the International Monetary Fund (IMF), currently in Sri Lanka, met with Sri Lankan President Anura Kumara Dissanayake today (October 3).

The Central Bank of Sri Lanka has issued an Extraordinary Gazette rescinding the pension benefits of its governors, effective September 11, 2024.

Sri Lankan President Anura Kumara Dissanayake stated that he stands in solidarity with public servants dedicated to creating an efficient democratic public service.

A high-level delegation from the International Monetary Fund (IMF) arrived in Sri Lanka yesterday (October 2) to review the future plans of the new government, led by Sri Lankan President Anura Kumara Dissanayake, in relation to the ongoing IMF program.

The Chief of Defence Staff, the commanders of the tri-forces, and the Acting IGP made courtesy calls on Sri Lanka’s Defence Secretary, Air Vice Marshal Sampath Thuyacontha (Retd), on Wednesday, October 2, 2024.

Sri Lankan President Anura Kumara Dissanayake held a series of high-profile diplomatic meetings today (October 2, 2024), engaging with ambassadors and high commissioners from several countries.