Defence Secretary opens 8th annual sessions of Sri Lanka College of Military Medicine

Defence Secretary Air Vice Marshal Sampath Thuyacontha (Retd) graced the inauguration of the 8th Annual Academic Sessions of the Sri Lanka College of Military Medicine (SLCOMM) as the Chief Guest.



NPP MP K. Ilankumaran injured in car crash in Chavakachcheri

Jaffna District National People’s Power (NPP) Member of Parliament, K. Ilankumaran, was injured in a road accident earlier today (February 15) in the Chavakachcheri area.



PHI arrested in Galewela for Rs. 200,000 bribe over hotel trade license

A Public Health Inspector (PHI) attached to the Galewela Medical Officer of Health (MOH) office has been arrested by the Commission to Investigate Allegations of Bribery or Corruption (CIABOC) for allegedly soliciting a bribe of Rs. 200,000 to renew a hotel’s trade license.



Bus overturns near Panadura flyover, four injured

A private bus traveling from Lunugamvehera to Colombo overturned near the Panadura flyover around 4:00 AM today (February 15), leaving four passengers injured.



AG files money laundering charges against Yoshitha, Grandmother

The Attorney General has filed indictments in the Colombo High Court against Yoshitha Rajapaksa and his grandmother, Daisy Forrest Wickremesinghe, under the Prevention of Money Laundering Act.



Speaker announces Supreme Court ruling on Local Authorities Elections Bill

The Supreme Court of Sri Lanka has made its determination on the “Local Authorities Elections (Special Provisions)” Bill, which was challenged under Article 121(1) of the Constitution.



Sri Lanka ends daily power cuts as Norochcholai unit rejoins national grid

The Minister of Power announced today (14 February) that daily power cuts will no longer be imposed following the successful addition of a Norochcholai Power Plant unit to the national grid.



Fake News Alert: No school or tuition closures today

The Director General of Government Information, H. S. K. J. Bandara, has confirmed that a fake letter is circulating on social media, falsely claiming that all schools and tuition classes in Sri Lanka are closed today.



NWSDB denies reports of water cut to Mahinda Rajapaksa’s residence

The National Water Supply and Drainage Board (NWSDB) issued a statement yesterday (February 13) addressing reports that the water supply to the official residence of former Sri Lankan President Mahinda Rajapaksa had been disconnected.



AG halts recommendation on Lasantha murder case suspects

The Attorney General has informed the Mount Lavinia Magistrate’s Court that his recent recommendation regarding the suspects in the murder case of Sri Lankan journalist Lasantha Wickrematunge has been temporarily suspended.



Adani Green Energy withdraws from $1 Billion wind energy project in Sri Lanka

Adani Green Energy, a subsidiary of India’s Adani Group, has officially announced its decision to withdraw from its proposed $1 billion renewable energy wind farm project in Sri Lanka.



Sri Lanka, Oracle discuss AI & Cloud Hub for Digital Future

Sri Lankan President Anura Kumara Dissanayake met with Oracle Corporation’s Executive Vice Chairman, Mike Sicilia, during the World Governments Summit 2025 in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) on February 11, 2025.



Sri Lanka President urges global unity at World Governments Summit 2025

Sri Lankan President Anura Kumara Dissanayake delivered a speech at the World Government Summit 2025 in the UAE on February 12, 2025.



Sri Lanka, India in talks to strengthen defence ties

Sri Lanka’s Defence Secretary, Air Vice Marshal Sampath Thuyacontha (Retd), met with the Indian Defence Secretary, Shri Rajesh Kumar Singh, yesterday (February 11).



Sri Lanka Police announces largest-ever transfer of 139 Officers-in-Charge

Sri Lanka Police announced yesterday (February 11) the transfer of 139 Officers-in-Charge (OICs) within the department, marking the largest reshuffle in its history.



Sri Lanka to implement new EPF management system

The Sri Lankan government has approved the implementation of a new Employees’ Provident Fund (EPF) Management System to enhance efficiency in handling transactions and managing user accounts.