Category: Local News

Sri Lanka President urges national unity and promises economic reform

Sri Lankan President Anura Kumara Dissanayake expressed gratitude to the people for their support and dedicated his victory to all citizens, regardless of their previous political stance. He made this statement during his address to the nation at 7:30 PM today (September 25).



Supreme Court of Sri Lanka orders remand of immigration chief Harsha Ilukpitiya

The Supreme Court of Sri Lanka today (September 25) ordered the remand of the Controller General of Immigration and Emigration, Harsha Illukpitiya.



Sri Lankan President appoints new governors for nine provinces

Sri Lankan President Anura Kumara Dissanayake has appointed new governors for nine provinces today (September 25) at the Presidential Secretariat in Colombo.



IMF chief confident in Sri Lanka’s future under President Anura Kumara Dissanayake

International Monetary Fund (IMF) Managing Director Kristalina Georgieva has expressed confidence in the leadership of newly elected Sri Lankan President Anura Kumara Dissanayake.



Tender announced for second terminal at Bandaranaike International Airport

A tender has been called for the construction of the second passenger terminal at Bandaranaike International Airport (BIA) in Katunayake, Sri Lanka.



Private bank officer arrested for alleged attempt to bribe police

The Matale Police report the arrest of an officer from a private bank responsible for vehicle repossession, who allegedly attempted to bribe the officer-in-charge of the complaints division with Rs. 5,000 to expedite the filing of a complaint regarding the repossession of a lorry.



Sri Lanka’s Tourism set for growth after peaceful election

Sri Lanka’s tourism industry is expecting steady growth after the recent presidential election, which was considered one of the most peaceful in the country’s history, according to Sri Lanka Tourism.



Sri Lanka President discusses economic stabilization with key officials

A discussion was held on Tuesday afternoon (September 24) between Sri Lankan President Anura Kumara Dissanayake, Central Bank Governor Dr. P. Nandalal Weerasinghe, and Secretary to the Ministry of Finance Mahinda Siriwardana.



Sri Lanka General Election set for November 14, 2024

Sri Lanka’s general election will be held on November 14, 2024, and nominations for the upcoming election will be accepted from October 4 to October 11, 2024.



Sri Lankan President dissolves Parliament, effective midnight today

Sri Lankan President Anura Kumara Dissanayake has decided to dissolve Parliament as of midnight today (September 24).



Sri Lanka President to address the nation on September 25, 2024

Sri Lankan President Anura Kumara Dissanayake is scheduled to make a special statement addressing the nation tomorrow (September 25) at 7:30 PM.



Sri Lanka appoints new secretaries for 15 ministries

New Secretaries have been appointed for 15 ministries in Sri Lanka, including the positions of Prime Minister’s Secretary and Cabinet Secretary, according to the President’s Media Division (PMD).



Sri Lanka appoints new ministers in recent swearing-in event

Sri Lankan President Anura Kumara Dissanayake has assumed several critical ministerial portfolios today (September 24).



Vijitha Herath sworn in as minister

Vijitha Herath, a National People’s Power (NPP) MP, was sworn in as a minister today (September 24).



Sajith Premadasa rejects alliance with UNP for upcoming Sri Lankan General Election

The leader of the Samagi Jana Balawegaya (SJB), Sajith Premadasa, has decided not to collaborate with the United National Party (UNP) for the upcoming general election in Sri Lanka.



Harini Amarasuriya sworn in as Sri Lanka’s New Prime Minister

Dr. Harini Amarasuriya, a National People’s Power (NPP) MP, was sworn in as the new Prime Minister of Sri Lanka.