Sri Lanka is setting its sights on attracting USD 1.8 billion in foreign direct investment (FDI) in 2025, according to the Board of Investment (BOI). BOI … [Read more...]
Gunmen Open Fire at NPP Politician’s Home in Weligama
An early morning shooting targeting the home of National People's Power (NPP) local councilor and attorney-at-law Taraka Nanayakkara has triggered a police … [Read more...]
Nation Must Rise Through Its Heritage Says President
President Anura Kumara Dissanayake underscored the importance of preserving Sri Lanka’s historical and cultural roots, stating that no country can achieve … [Read more...]
Bribery Commission Seeks Arrest Warrant for Rajitha Senaratne
The Bribery Commission today requested the Colombo Magistrate’s Court to issue a warrant to arrest former Health Minister Rajitha Senaratne over his failure to … [Read more...]
Sri Lanka Launches National Initiative for Autism Daycare Network
Sri Lanka is set to roll out a national network of daycare and therapy centres for children with autism and other neurodevelopmental disorders, following a … [Read more...]
Imported Milk Powder Prices Increased
Consumers in Sri Lanka will now have to pay more for imported milk powder, as prices have been revised upwards with immediate effect. The Sri Lanka Milk … [Read more...]
Energy Ministry to Sell Luxury Vehicles Under Cost-Cutting Drive
As part of the government’s ongoing efforts to reduce unnecessary public spending, Energy Minister Eng. Kumara Jayakody has ordered the sale of several luxury … [Read more...]
Dr. Maheshi Wijeratne’s Daughter Arrested for Threatening Bribery Officer
The daughter of Specialist Dr. Maheshi Wijeratne from Sri Jayewardenepura Hospital has been arrested for allegedly threatening an officer of the Commission to … [Read more...]
Nishantha Jayaweera Fills Harshana Suriyapperuma’s Parliament Seat
Nishantha Jayaweera, a former Additional Secretary to the President, has been officially named to fill the parliamentary seat left vacant by the resignation of … [Read more...]
Former Minister S.M. Chandrasena Arrested by Bribery Commission
Former cabinet minister S.M. Chandrasena was arrested today by the Commission to Investigate Allegations of Bribery or Corruption (CIABOC) following a summons … [Read more...]
Sri Lanka to Reopen Embassy in Cyprus After Years of Closure
Sri Lanka will officially reopen its embassy in Cyprus on July 20, marking a significant step in restoring diplomatic services for nearly 15,000 Sri Lankans … [Read more...]
Sri Lanka and Netherlands Discuss Return of Colonial-Era Artifacts
A key discussion took place today (02) between Secretary to the President Dr. Nandika Sanath Kumanayake and Dutch Ambassador to Sri Lanka Ms. Bonnie Horbach at … [Read more...]
Rajitha Falls Sick Soon After Bribery Commission Call
Former Fisheries Minister Rajitha Senaratne failed to appear before the Commission to investigate allegations of Bribery or Corruption yesterday, with his legal … [Read more...]
Government to Send Top A/L Students to Study Abroad
In a landmark move to uplift Sri Lanka’s human capital, the Cabinet has approved a new scholarship program to send 200 of the country’s top-performing Advanced … [Read more...]
Indictment Filed Against Yoshitha and Daisy Forrest in Court
Yoshitha Rajapaksa has been officially indicted by the Colombo High Court over allegations of money laundering involving over Rs. 59 million, in a case that … [Read more...]
Media Briefed on Prajashakthi Programme Ahead of National Launch
A special workshop was held yesterday (June 30) at the Presidential Secretariat to brief media heads on the upcoming “Prajashakthi” National Programme, a key … [Read more...]
Ex-Motor Traffic Chief Arrested in Bribery Investigation
Former Commissioner General of the Department of Motor Traffic, Nishantha Weerasinghe, has been arrested by the Commission to Investigate Allegations of Bribery … [Read more...]
Harsha Illukpitiya Has Unconditionally Pleaded Guilty in Court
Controller General of Immigration and Emigration, Harsha Illukpitiya, has unconditionally pleaded guilty before the Supreme Court in a high-profile contempt … [Read more...]
Foreign Remittances Surge as Sri Lanka Sees Economic Boost
Sri Lanka has reported a significant increase in foreign remittances, with the Central Bank revealing a 17.9% rise in inflows for May 2025 compared to the same … [Read more...]
Renewables Power 72 Percent of Sri Lanka’s Electricity in June
Sri Lanka has hit a major clean energy milestone, with 72% of its electricity in June generated from renewable sources — the highest share since the 1990s, … [Read more...]