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.



Sri Lankan MPs’ meal price jumps over four times from Rs. 450 to Rs. 2,000

A Member of Parliament in Sri Lanka will have to pay Rs. 2,000 for their meals starting today (February 5).



Sri Lanka to cut water tariffs by up to 30%

The National Water Supply and Drainage Board states that steps will be taken to reduce water tariffs in Sri Lanka by a percentage ranging between 10% and 30%.



Four Sri Lankan Police officers suspended over alleged torture

The Acting Inspector General of Police (IGP), Priyantha Weerasooriya, took steps on February 4, 2025, to interdict four police officers, including the Officer-in-Charge (OIC) of the Weeraketiya Police Station.



SLPA resolves container congestion – enhances port operations

The Sri Lanka Ports Authority (SLPA) has confirmed that container congestion at the port has been largely resolved, though it has not been fully eliminated.



Sri Lankan President arrives with minimal escort for 77th Independence Day

Sri Lankan President Anura Kumara Dissanayake arrived at Independence Square in Colombo for the 77th National Independence Day celebration, escorted by only three police motorcycles.



Sri Lanka marks 77th Independence Day with call for national revival

Sri Lanka marks its 77th Independence Day with a renewed sense of hope, as President Anura Kumara Dissanayake calls on the nation to unite in rebuilding a just and prosperous country.



Sri Lanka to Launch ‘GovPay’ on February 7, 2025

The Sri Lankan government will officially launch ‘GovPay’ on February 7, 2025, as the first step in the digitalisation of government services.



Jonty Rhodes arrives in Sri Lanka for special project

Former South African cricketer Jonty Rhodes arrived in Sri Lanka for a three-day visit.



Ken Balendra passes away

Sri Lankan corporate leader and executive Deshamanya Kandiah (“Ken”) Balendra passed away at the age of 85 on February 3, 2025, his family confirmed.



Five arrested for triple murder linked to illegal liquor trade in Ambalantota

Five suspects have been arrested in connection with the murder of three individuals in the Mamadala area of Ambalantota.



Harry Jayawardena passes away

Don Harold Stassen Jayawardena, widely known as Harry Jayawardena, has passed away at the age of 82.



Defence Ministry denies claims of President using Air Force aircraft

The Ministry of Defence has denied social media reports claiming that Sri Lankan President Anura Kumara Dissanayake used three Sri Lanka Air Force (SLAF) aircraft for his visit to Jaffna on January 31, 2025.