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90-Day Detention Order Issued for Kehelbaddara Padme and Four Others

Five leading members of a notorious criminal gang, who were arrested in Indonesia and brought back to Sri Lanka, have been placed under 90-day...

Construction of Vattuvakal Bridge in Mullaitivu Commences Under President’s Patronage

President Anura Kumara Dissanayake stated that the government’s objective is to identify economic potential, extend economic growth to rural areas, and drive national development...

Court Case Filed Against Former Minister Anura Priyadarshana and Wife

The Colombo Magistrate’s Court was informed that indictments have been filed before the Colombo High Court against former Minister of Mineral Resources Anura Priyadarshana...

First Seed Coconut Production Unit in the North Launched Under President’s Patronage

The first seed coconut production unit in the Northern Province was inaugurated this morning (02) in Pallei, under the patronage of President Anura Kumara...

Renewal of Firearms Licenses Commences

The Ministry of Defence has announced that the renewal of firearms licenses for individuals and institutions for the year 2026 has commenced. According to the...

Mitchell Starc Retires from T20 Cricket

Australian fast bowler Mitchell Starc has announced his retirement from T20 internationals. Reports state that Starc has taken this decision in order to prioritize Australia’s...

Sri Lanka Freedom Party Marks 74th Anniversary Today

The Sri Lanka Freedom Party (SLFP) celebrates its 74th anniversary today (02). Accordingly, the party’s anniversary ceremony has been scheduled to take place this evening...

Disciplinary Inquiry Against Dr. Rukshan Bellana

Acting Minister of Health Dr. Hansaka Wijemuni announced that a disciplinary inquiry is expected to be held against Dr. Rukshan Bellana, Deputy Director of...

Supreme Court Issues Notices to President, Prime Minister, Cabinet and 31 Others

The Supreme Court today (27) ordered that two petitions filed by former minister Wimal Weerawansa and others be taken up for consideration on October...

President Meets Export Sector Businesses to Strengthen Dollar Reserves

A pre-budget discussion for 2026 was held yesterday (26) at the Presidential Secretariat under the patronage of President Anura Kumara Dissanayake, with the participation...

Former IGP Deshabandu Tennakoon Granted Bail

Former Inspector General of Police (IGP) Deshabandu Tennakoon, who was in remand custody, has been granted bail by Colombo Fort Magistrate Nilupuli Lankapura. The decision...

Special commodity tax imposed on imported potatoes and onions increased

The government has decided to raise the Special Commodity Levy (SCL) imposed on imported Bombay onions and potatoes, effective from yesterday (26). A Gazette notification...

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