17 Sri Lanka Police officers discharged from service over drug use

Seventeen Sri Lankan police personnel have been dismissed in the last four months on charges of consuming illegal narcotic drugs, including heroin and synthetic substances like ICE, Police Spokesman SSP Buddhika Manatunga confirmed today (February 11).



Yoshitha Rajapaksa and Daisy Forrest named as suspects in money laundering case

The Kaduwela Magistrate’s Court has imposed an overseas travel ban on Daisy Forrest Wickremesinghe, also known as ‘Daisy Achchi,’ the grandmother of Yoshitha Rajapaksa, in connection with a money laundering case.



Sri Lanka to offer housing loans for newlyweds to build homes

The Ministry of Urban Development, Construction, and Housing in Sri Lanka has announced the launch of a project to provide loans for newly married couples to build houses.



Dan Priyasad arrested

Police Media Spokesman SSP Buddhika Manatunga stated that Dan Priyasad, the convener of the Sinhala National Movement, was arrested early this morning (February 11) at Bandaranaike International Airport in Katunayake.



Sri Lanka President arrives in Dubai for World Governments Summit 2025

Sri Lankan President Anura Kumara Dissanayake, along with his delegation, arrived at Dubai International Airport this afternoon (February 10).



Sri Lanka to experience scheduled power cuts on February 10 & 11

The Public Utilities Commission of Sri Lanka (PUCSL) has approved the Ceylon Electricity Board’s (CEB) request for scheduled power cuts on February 10 and 11, 2025.



Egg and chicken prices drop in Sri Lanka

The prices of eggs and chicken in Sri Lanka have decreased rapidly in the market, according to the All Ceylon Poultry Traders Association.



Sri Lanka President begins official UAE visit for World Government Summit

Sri Lankan President Anura Kumara Dissanayake departed from Sri Lanka this morning (February 10) for a three-day official visit to the United Arab Emirates (UAE) at the invitation of UAE President Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan.



Sri Lanka Police reshuffle: Senior officers assigned to key positions, including FCID

The Sri Lanka Police have announced several senior officer transfers, effective from February 12, 2025, following approval from the National Police Commission.



Four killed, 20 injured in Kurunegala bus collision

Four people have died in a collision between two passenger buses in the Thorayaya area of Kurunegala early this morning (February 10).



Nationwide power outage hits Sri Lanka, restoration underway

A sudden power outage has affected the entire country of Sri Lanka.



School teacher and wife arrested for abducting deputy principal

A school teacher and his wife have been arrested for abducting and assaulting the deputy principal of the same school in Biyagama.



Sri Lanka to launch electronic payment system for public transport

The National Transport Commission states that an electronic payment system will be introduced for public transportation in Sri Lanka.



India reaffirms defence support in talks with Sri Lanka’s Defence Secretary

The Indian High Commissioner to Sri Lanka, Santosh Jha, met Sri Lanka’s Defence Secretary, Air Vice Marshal Sampath Thuyacontha (Retd), at the Defence Ministry in Sri Jayawardenepura Kotte yesterday (February 7).



Sri Lanka Police senior officers, including STF chief, transferred

Several Senior Deputy Inspectors General (SDIGs) and Deputy Inspectors General (DIGs) of the Sri Lanka Police have been transferred with the approval of the National Police Commission, effective February 12, 2025.



Fire erupts again at Krrish tower in Colombo for second consecutive day

A fire has erupted once again for the second consecutive day at the under-construction 60-storey “Krrish” building in Colombo Fort today (February 7).