President: Budget 2025 lays foundation for a strong economy

Sri Lankan President Anura Kumara Dissanayake highlighted that due to the mismanagement of public finances by previous administrations, the country had fallen into bankruptcy and is currently operating under a probationary period of the International Monetary Fund (IMF) program.



Ganemulla Sanjeewa shot dead at Colombo Hulftsdorp court complex

Notorious underworld figure and drug trafficker Sanjeewa Kumara Samararathne, alias ‘Ganemulla Sanjeewa,’ was shot dead at the Colombo Hulftsdorp Court Complex this morning (February 19).



Sri Lanka launches 24/7 passport issuance service

The Ministry of Public Security and Parliamentary Affairs has announced that the Department of Immigration and Emigration in Sri Lanka will remain open 24 hours a day, starting the night of February 18, 2025.



Father and daughter killed in Middeniya shooting – son critically injured

A man traveling on a motorcycle with his two children was shot by an unidentified group at around 10:15 PM yesterday (February 18) at Kadewatta Junction in Middeniya.



Cop who aided ‘Harak Kata’ escape nabbed in India

A police constable who aided and abetted the escape of underworld figure Nadun Chinthaka Wickramaratne, alias ‘Harak Kata,’ from the custody of the Criminal Investigation Department (CID) has been arrested in India along with four others.



Sri Lanka to form committee to reduce surgery waiting lists in hospitals

A special discussion between the Secretary to the President, Dr. Nandika Sanath Kumanayake, and the heads of the health sector was held today (February 18) at the Presidential Secretariat in Colombo.



Former MP Shantha Abeysekara and son arrested

Former UNP Puttalam District MP Shantha Sisira Kumara Abeysekara and his son have been arrested for possessing an illegally assembled vehicle.



Dry weather disrupts water supply in several regions

The ongoing dry weather in Sri Lanka has disrupted the continuous water supply in several regions.



Price of bread reduced by Rs. 10

The Ministry of Trade announces that bakery manufacturers have agreed to reduce the price of a loaf of bread by Rs. 10, following a Rs. 10 reduction in the price of a kilogram of wheat flour.



Colombo HC indicts Namal Rajapaksa in Krrish deal case, grants bail

The Colombo High Court has served indictments against Sri Lanka Podujana Peramuna (SLPP) Parliamentarian Namal Rajapaksa in connection with the controversial Krrish deal case.



CEB announces measures to strengthen grid stability after February 9 power failure

The Ceylon Electricity Board (CEB) has announced a series of immediate and long-term measures to strengthen grid stability following the nationwide power failure that occurred on February 9, 2025.



Suspended Sri Lanka Police officers must pass drug test for reinstatement

The Acting Inspector General of Police (IGP) of Sri Lanka, Priyantha Weerasooriya, has stated that police officers who have been suspended, have resigned from service, or are not in active service for other reasons and are set to rejoin duty must undergo a mandatory drug test.



Missing Police Constable’s T-56 rifle recovered in Mount Lavinia

The T-56 assault rifle belonging to the missing Police Constable (PC) from the Mount Lavinia Police Station, who is suspected to have fled overseas, has been recovered along with ammunition.



Local Authorities Elections bill passed by special majority in Parliament

The Local Authorities Elections (Special Provisions) Bill was passed by a special majority in the Sri Lankan Parliament today, February 17, without any amendments.



Sri Lankan President clarifies economic status in 2025 Budget speech

Sri Lankan President Anura Kumara Dissanayake presented the first national budget of his government in Parliament today (February 17), emphasizing economic recovery, social justice, and sustainable growth.



Sri Lanka’s Budget Speech 2025

Sri Lankan President Anura Kumara Dissanayake presented the 2025 Budget to the Parliament of Sri Lanka today (February 17) in his capacity as the Minister of Finance.