Sri Lanka launches GovPay: A digital payment platform for government services

The Sri Lankan government officially launched the GovPay facility today, February 7, 2025, to simplify and enhance digital payments for government services.



Three notorious Sri Lankan criminals repatriated from Dubai

Three notorious criminals, including a former police Sub-Inspector (SI), who were wanted by Sri Lankan authorities and listed on Interpol’s Red Notice, were repatriated to Sri Lanka from Dubai this morning (February 7).



Sri Lanka increases salt prices, extends imports until February 28, 2025

The Chairman of Lanka Salt Ltd., D. Nandanathilaka, stated that a decision had been made to increase salt prices, considering the cost of imported salt from India.



Sri Lanka to launch three new digital services today

Taking a significant step toward a digital society, three new digital initiatives will be introduced today (February 7) at the Presidential Secretariat in Colombo under the leadership of Sri Lankan President Anura Kumara Dissanayake.



Fire erupts at ‘Krrish’ building in Colombo

A fire has broken out in the under-construction 60-storey “Krrish” building located in Colombo Fort.



Sri Lanka President, IMF discuss EFF progress – $333 Million fourth tranche expected

A comprehensive discussion on the progress of the Extended Fund Facility (EFF) agreement with the International Monetary Fund (IMF) took place today (February 6) at the Presidential Secretariat in Colombo.



Sri Lanka Governmet paid Rs. 1.22 Billion to 43 MPs as compensation for Aragalaya damages

The Sri Lankan government disclosed today (February 6) that 43 Members of Parliament (MPs) received compensation for damage to their homes during the Aragalaya period in 2022.



Daughter of Lasantha Wickrematunge calls for impeachment of Attorney General

Ahimsa Wickrematunge, daughter of slain journalist Lasantha Wickrematunge, addressed a letter to Sri Lankan Prime Minister Dr. Harini Amarasuriya, urging the impeachment of Attorney General Parinda Ranasinghe for his decision to discharge three suspects in her father’s assassination case.



Tri-Forces and CSD lead Beira Lake clean-up under ‘Clean Sri Lanka’ initiative

The Tri-Forces and the Civil Security Department (CSD) conducted a clean-up drive this morning (February 6) at Beira Lake and its surroundings as part of the government’s ongoing ‘Clean Sri Lanka’ initiative.



Supreme Court to hear Mahinda Rajapaksa’s petition on security reduction on March 19, 2025

The Supreme Court today (February 6) scheduled a hearing for March 19, 2025, regarding a Fundamental Rights (FR) petition filed by former Sri Lankan President Mahinda Rajapaksa.



Media outraged as AG moves to free suspects in Lasantha Wickrematunge murder

A wave of strong opposition has erupted from Sri Lankan media rights groups following the Attorney General’s recommendation to halt legal proceedings against three key suspects in the murder case of renowned journalist Lasantha Wickrematunge.



Sri Lanka sets new record with 252,761 tourist arrivals in January 2025

January 2025 has set a new record for the highest number of tourist arrivals in Sri Lanka within a single month.



Namal Rajapaksa summoned to court over Krrish transaction

Colombo High Court Judge Manjula Thilakaratne today (February 5) issued a summons to Sri Lanka Podujana Peramuna (SLPP) Parliamentarian Namal Rajapaksa, ordering him to appear before the court on February 18, 2025.



Sri Lanka to operate immigration department 24/7 to speed up passport issuance

The Sri Lankan government has decided to keep the Department of Immigration and Emigration operational 24/7 to eliminate delays in issuing passports.



Sri Lanka announces new paddy purchase prices from February 6, 2025

The Sri Lankan government announced today (February 5) the prices it will pay per kilogram of paddy through the Paddy Marketing Board.



Sri Lanka launches national survey on toque macaque

The Coconut Development Authority has initiated a survey to estimate the population of toque macaques across all districts in Sri Lanka.