Sri Lanka President outlines plans for economic independence and digital transformation

Sri Lankan President Anura Kumara Dissanayake took significant steps toward establishing economic independence, advancing digitization efforts, and implementing banking reforms to stabilize the national economy.



French Deputy Head of Mission meets Sri Lanka’s Defence Secretary

The First Counsellor and Deputy Head of Mission of France to Sri Lanka, Mrs. Marie-Noëlle Duris, engaged in a friendly discussion with the Defence Secretary, Air Vice Marshal Sampath Thuyacontha (Retd.), when she visited the Defence Headquarters Complex in Sri Jayawardenepura, Kotte, today (October 29).



Supreme Court allows Ranil to be named respondent in IGP appointment petition

The Supreme Court of Sri Lanka has granted permission to name former Sri Lankan President Ranil Wickremesinghe as a respondent in a petition challenging the appointment of Deshabandu Tennakoon as the Inspector General of Police (IGP).



New contractor appointed for LPG supply to Litro Gas in Sri Lanka

The Cabinet of Ministers in Sri Lanka has approved awarding the Liquefied Petroleum Gas (LPG) supply contract for 2025 to M/s OQ Trading Limited.



Sri Lankan government refutes claims of money printing and foreign loans

The Government of Sri Lanka has firmly denied allegations of printing money or taking foreign loans.



Sri Lanka to take legal action against former ministers for unreturned residences

The Ministry of Public Administration in Sri Lanka states that 12 former ministers have yet to return their official residences to the government.



Former Kegalle Pradeshiya Sabha member found murdered

A former member of the Kegalle Pradeshiya Sabha representing the Sri Lanka Podujana Peramuna (SLPP), identified as 75-year-old Krishantha Pulasthi, was murdered yesterday (October 28) in his home in the Kossinna area of Kegalle.



Laugfs gas shortage set to end as new supply arrives

Laugfs Gas PLC announced that the current shortage of Laugfs Gas in the market is expected to ease within the next two days.



Defence Secretary makes first official visit to Sri Lanka Army Headquarters

Sri Lanka’s Defence Secretary, Air Vice Marshal (Retd) Sampath Thuyacontha, visited the Sri Lanka Army (SLA) Headquarters located at the Defence Headquarters Complex in Sri Jayawardenepura, Kotte, today (October 28).



U.S. Ambassador confirms no travel ban for Sri Lanka

U.S. Ambassador to Sri Lanka, Julie Chung, clarified that there is no travel ban in place for Sri Lanka.



PM Harini accuses Ex-President Ranil of empty public sector pay hike promise

Sri Lankan Prime Minister Dr. Harini Amarasuriya stated that although the former president promised a salary increase for public sector employees, no funds have actually been allocated for it.



Sri Lanka’s egg prices decline

Compared to the previous week, the price of eggs in the local market in Sri Lanka has decreased.



Two arrested with large stock of explosives in Padaviya

Two suspects were arrested by the Padaviya Police Station with a stock of explosives.



President affirms all privileges for former Sri Lankan Presidents will be cut

Sri Lankan President Anura Kumara Dissanayake announced that all privileges of former presidents would be completely removed.



Ranil calls for electing experienced team from his party to lead the country

Former Sri Lankan President Ranil Wickremesinghe stated that, like himself, the current President, Anura Kumara Dissanayake, is also a president without a majority.



NPP wins majority in Elpitiya Pradeshiya Sabha election, securing 15 seats

The National People’s Power (NPP) party scored a significant victory in the Elpitiya Pradeshiya Sabha election on Saturday (October 26).