Three new Appeal Court Justices sworn in before President

Three newly appointed Justices of the Court of Appeal were formally sworn in before Sri Lankan President Anura Kumara Dissanayake today (March 11) at the Presidential Secretariat in Colombo.



Doctors strike over sexual assault of female doctor at Anuradhapura Teaching Hospital

Doctors at the Anuradhapura Teaching Hospital have launched an indefinite strike, demanding the immediate arrest of the suspect involved in the sexual assault of a female doctor.



Ex-Provincial Councilor Sanjaya Siriwardena arrested over hidden weapons cache

Former Provincial Council Member Sanjaya Siriwardena has been arrested after a cache of firearms and ammunition was discovered buried on his property in Attanagalla, police reported.



Batalanda commission report to be tabled in Sri Lanka’s Parliament this week

The Cabinet has decided to present the Batalanda Commission report in Parliament within this week, Cabinet Media Spokesperson Minister Dr. Nalinda Jayatissa announced today (March 11).



Sri Lanka ranked among countries with lowest terror threats in Global Terrorism Index 2025

Sri Lanka has been ranked among the countries with the lowest terror threats in the world, according to the Global Terrorism Index (GTI) 2025.



Vehicle emission raids begin in Colombo under ‘Clean Sri Lanka’ program

The Department of Motor Traffic states that, in line with the “Clean Sri Lanka” program, vehicle emission testing raids will be conducted in the Colombo District starting today (March 11).



Sri Lanka to conduct animal census to address crop damage

The Ministry of Agriculture, Livestock, Land and Irrigation has announced an animal census scheduled for March 15, 2025, to assess crop damage caused by various animals, including toque macaques, monkeys, giant squirrels, and peacocks.



CID raids Kataragama Basnayake Nilame’s house in search of IGP Deshabandu

The ‘Basnayake Nilame’ of the Ruhunu Kataragama Devalaya, Dishan Gunasekara, left the Criminal Investigation Department (CID) after providing a statement for approximately three hours today (March 10).



Sri Lanka’s remittance inflows continue to grow in February 2025

Sri Lanka saw continued growth in remittances sent home by its citizens working abroad, with US$ 548.1 million received in February 2025.



IGP Deshabandu Tennakoon seeks court order to block arrest

Inspector General of Police (IGP) Deshabandu Tennakoon has filed a writ petition with the Court of Appeal, seeking an order to prevent his arrest.



Chamal Rajapaksa to contest Local Government Elections under SLPP

Former Speaker of Parliament and former Minister, Chamal Rajapaksa, has officially announced his candidacy for the upcoming Local Government Elections under the Sri Lanka Podujana Peramuna (SLPP) from the Hambantota District.



Aloe Blacc arrives in Sri Lanka to explore investment opportunities

American musician and entrepreneur Aloe Blacc arrived in Sri Lanka this morning (March 10) to explore potential investment opportunities, according to a spokesperson for the President’s Media Division (PMD).



Sri Lanka’s Central Expressway cost soars due to corruption and delays by previous governments

The Central Expressway, initially planned for completion 10 years ago at a cost of Rs. 158 billion, will now require Rs. 350 billion due to corruption, fraud, wastage, and delays caused by previous governments in Sri Lanka.



Tragic Madampe crash: Three killed, including toddler

A tragic accident in the Galahitiyawa area of Madampe claimed the lives of three females, including a toddler, when a three-wheeler collided with a bus yesterday evening (March 9).



IGP Deshabandu Tennakoon’s assets to be frozen if he evades court – Minister

If Inspector General of Police (IGP) Deshabandu Tennakoon continues to avoid court proceedings, his movable and immovable assets will be frozen in accordance with legal provisions, Deputy Minister of Public Security Sunil Watagala said today (March 9).



Sri Lanka to introduce low-priced alcohol to curb illicit liquor consumption

The Excise Department of Sri Lanka has announced plans to introduce a new, affordable alcoholic beverage to reduce the increasing consumption of illicit liquor.