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

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).

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.

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).

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

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).

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.

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.

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

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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