Sajith Premadasa launches ‘win for all’ manifesto for Presidential Election

Opposition Leader and Samagi Jana Sandhanaya Presidential candidate MP Sajith Premadasa unveiled his election manifesto today (August 29).



Ranil Wickremesinghe launches 2024 Election Manifesto: ‘Five Years of Winning the Country’

Sri Lankan President Ranil Wickremesinghe launched his 2024 Presidential Election manifesto this morning (August 29) in Colombo.



Former provincial councilor arrested for aiding in ‘Club Wasantha’ murder case

A former Western Provincial Council member was arrested by the police today (August 29) for allegedly sheltering the gunman who was apprehended in Panadura in connection with the killing of two people, including businessman Surendra Wasantha Perera, also known as ‘Club Wasantha,’ and injuring four others.



1,229 complaints filed ahead of Sri Lanka’s Presidential Election

Sri Lanka’s Election Commission has received a total of 1,229 complaints related to the upcoming Presidential Election as of August 28.



Second gunman and driver in ‘Club Wasantha’ murder arrested in Panadura

The second gunman and the driver involved in the murder of two people, including ‘Club Wasantha,’ also known as Surendra Wasantha Perera, have been arrested in the Pinwatta area of Panadura.



Supreme Court Dismisses petition to disqualify President Ranil from Election

The Supreme Court of Sri Lanka today (August 28) dismissed a petition seeking to disqualify President Ranil Wickremesinghe from running in the upcoming Presidential Election.



Sri Lanka Government and IMF agree to amend PAYE Tax

Sri Lankan President Ranil Wickremesinghe announced that the government and the International Monetary Fund (IMF) have agreed to amend the pay-as-you-earn (PAYE) tax.



President opens Sri Lanka’s first LNG power plant, Sobadhanavi

Sri Lanka President Ranil Wickremesinghe declared open the open cycle phase of the Sobadhanavi 350 MW Combined Cycle Power Plant at Kerawalapitiya today (August 28), marking a significant milestone in Sri Lanka’s energy future.



Son of notorious drug dealer arrested at BIA on return from Dubai

Nadeen Bhasik, the son of notorious drug dealer Shiran Bhasik, was arrested at the Bandaranaike International Airport (BIA) in Katunayake today (August 28) while returning from Dubai.



Sri Lanka’s Immigration Department announces new passport issuance process

Sri Lanka’s Department of Immigration and Emigration announced that, effective August 23, 2024, it is no longer necessary to register to apply for passports.



Ranil to unveil his manifesto “Puluwan Sri Lanka” on August 29

Sri Lankan President Ranil Wickremesinghe’s presidential election manifesto will be unveiled on Thursday (August 29).



SJB and SLPP to unveil Presidential Election manifestos soon

The Samagi Jana Balawegaya (SJB) and the Sri Lanka Podujana Peramuna (SLPP) will release their Presidential Election manifestos soon.



A.H.M. Fowzie given suspended sentence over misuse of ministry vehicle

The Colombo High Court sentenced former Sri Lankan Minister A.H.M. Fowzie to two years in prison, suspended for ten years, after he admitted to misusing a vehicle from the Ministry of Disaster Management.



Rear Admiral Kanchana Banagoda appointed as Sri Lanka Navy Chief of Staff

Rear Admiral Kanchana Banagoda has been appointed as the Chief of Staff of the Sri Lanka Navy, effective August 16, 2024, by President Ranil Wickremesinghe.



Sri Lanka’s Excise Commissioner dismisses claims of significant Tax arrears

Commissioner General of the Excise Department M.J. Gunasiri dismissed claims of significant arrears in three major government revenue sources – namely the Inland Revenue Department, Sri Lanka Customs, and the Excise Department – as myths.



Chinese and Indian warships arrive in Sri Lanka on same day for official visits

Three Chinese Navy warships “HE FEI,” “WUZHISHAN,” and “QILIANSHAN” arrived at Colombo Port this morning (August 26) for an official visit.