The Sri Lankan government has decided to open the 77th Independence Day celebrations to the public, allowing greater participation, Minister of Public Administration, Provincial Councils, and Local Government, Dr. A.H.M.H. Abayarathna, announced today (January 30).

Former Secretary to the Ministry of Public Administration, Priyantha Mayadunne, has been arrested by the Criminal Investigation Department (CID) today (January 30) over alleged financial misappropriation.

Sri Lankan Prime Minister Dr. Harini Amarasuriya emphasized the humanitarian objectives at the heart of the “Clean Sri Lanka” program, calling for a transformative shift in public attitudes and behavior.

Minister of Industry and Entrepreneurship Development, Sunil Handunnetti, participated in an inspection of the Lanka Mineral Sands Limited (LMSL) factory in Pulmoddai on January 29, 2025.

The United Nations has stated that its agencies are ready to cooperate in locating hidden assets that the Sri Lankan government hopes to find.

Sri Lankan President Anura Kumara Dissanayake announced that the upcoming budget is expected to allocate Rs. 1.35 trillion for government capital investment expenditure, marking the highest capital expenditure by any government in recent times.

A shooting incident has been reported in the Maha Induruwa area within the Kosgoda Police Division.

Former Member of Parliament from Ilankai Tamil Arasu Kachchi (ITAK), Mavai Senathirajah, passed away a short while ago at the age of 82.

Two Indian fishermen were injured due to the accidental discharge of a firearm by a Sri Lanka Navy personnel while they aggressively attempted to seize weapons and defied lawful orders during their apprehension on January 27, 2025.

The Collective for Social Media Declaration (CSMD) has sent a letter to President Anura Kumara Dissanayake, raising concerns over the lack of transparency in key policy reforms and digital projects in Sri Lanka.

Jaffna District MP Dr. Ramanathan Archchuna was arrested this afternoon (January 29) by the police in Jaffna for allegedly obstructing police duties in Anuradhapura.

The Sri Lankan government has decided to discontinue the position of Chief of Defence Staff (CDS).

The Chairman of the Sri Lanka Transport Board (SLTB), Ramal Siriwardena, has resigned from his position.

The President’s Fund has decided to provide an incentive for staff attending surgeries performed after duty hours in government hospitals in Sri Lanka.

The Department of Examinations has published the timetable for the G.C.E. Ordinary Level (O/L) Examination 2024 (2025).