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.



Three killed in clash between rival illicit liquor distillers

Three people were murdered following a clash between two groups in the Alegoda West area of the Ambalantota Police Division at around 8:00 PM today (February 2), the police reported.



Tension erupts in Moratuwa after cooperative election celebration turns chaotic

After the Moratuwa Cooperative election was held to elect the board of directors, a tense situation arose yesterday (February 1).



India allocates INR 3 billion in aid to Sri Lanka in 2025 Budget

The India’s Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) has allocated INR 54,830 million for aid to foreign nations, higher than last year’s budget estimate of INR 48,830 million, but lower than last year’s revised estimate of INR 58,060 million.



Skyrocketing prices make cars unaffordable in Sri Lanka despite lifting vehicle import ban

The Chairman of the Vehicle Importers’ Association of Sri Lanka (VIASL), Indika Sampath Merenchige, has stated that the primary reason for the increase in Japanese vehicle prices is the government’s decision to allow the importation of vehicles that are only up to 2 years old instead of 5 or 7 years old.