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.



Two dead, 35 injured in Habarana bus-van collision

Two people have died, and around 35 others were injured in a road accident in the Galwanguwa area of Habarana today (February 1).



Four injured as Presidential Secretariat defender crashes in Thalawa

A Defender vehicle belonging to the Presidential Secretariat was involved in an accident on the Thalawa-A28 road near the 70th-kilometre post around 1:00 AM today (February 1), leaving four individuals hospitalized, according to the Thalawa Police.



Sri Lanka lifts vehicle import ban effective February 1, 2025

Sri Lankan President Anura Kumara Dissanayake has issued an Extraordinary Gazette notification lifting the temporary suspension on vehicle imports to Sri Lanka, effective February 1, 2025.



Chinthaka Darshana Hewapathirana Resigns as NYSC Chairman

Chinthaka Darshana Hewapathirana has resigned as the Chairman of the National Youth Services Council (NYSC).



Sri Lanka revises fuel prices from February 1, 2025

Fuel prices in Sri Lanka have been revised, effective from February 1, 2025.



Sri Lanka President pledges swift action on northern land, jobs and development

Sri Lankan President Anura Kumara Dissanayake stated that land belonging to the people should rightfully remain with them.



U.S. to deport 3,065 Sri Lankans amid crackdown on illegal immigrants

The U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) has announced that among the foreigners set to be deported by the new American administration, 3,065 are Sri Lankans.



N.B.M. Ranatunga Resigns as NHDA Chairman

The Chairman of the National Housing Development Authority (NHDA), N.B.M. Ranatunga, has resigned.



Sri Lanka’s Ishadi Amanda secures First Runner-Up title at 40th Mrs. World Pageant

Sri Lanka’s Ishadi Amanda made history as the first runner-up at the 40th Mrs. World pageant, held in Las Vegas, USA.



Sri Lanka Customs launches 4-day drive to clear container backlog

Sri Lanka Customs has announced the launch of a four-day operation to clear the backlog of containers at Colombo Port.



Three shot dead in Hiniduma, Galle

Three people were shot dead in the Mahabodhiwatta area of Hiniduma, Galle.



Governor Hanif Yusoof files CID complaint against ‘Baseless’ allegations

Western Province Governor Hanif Yusoof has filed a complaint with the Criminal Investigation Department (CID) regarding allegations against him concerning the unauthorized release of containers from the Colombo Port without inspection.