Anusha Gokula Fernando has been appointed as the new Chief Secretary of Uva Province by President Anura Kumara Dissanayake, with the appointment taking effect … [Read more...]
Archives for July 2025
Japan Explores New Investment Opportunities in Sri Lanka
A high-level discussion was held on July 24 at the Presidential Secretariat between Dr. Nandika Sanath Kumanayake, Secretary to the President, and a visiting … [Read more...]
Sri Lanka, US Discuss Tariff Cuts to Boost Trade Ties
President Anura Kumara Dissanayake held a virtual meeting with United States Trade Representative Ambassador Jamieson Greer on the evening of the 25th, focusing … [Read more...]
Sri Lankan Innovator Honoured Globally Meets Prime Minister
Dr. Nadisha Chandrasena, who was recently honoured with the prestigious 2025 WIPO Global Award for Intellectual Property, met Prime Minister Dr. Harini … [Read more...]
Ex-PS Member Sentenced to Death
A former member of the Weligepola Pradeshiya Sabha has been sentenced to death for the abduction and murder of a man in 2012. Embilipitiya High Court Judge … [Read more...]
Shani Abeysekara Named Witness in Ekneligoda Abduction Case
The Attorney General's Department has officially named former CID Director Shani Abeysekara as a key witness in the high-profile case surrounding the alleged … [Read more...]
Sri Lanka Targets USD 1.8 Billion in Foreign Investment for 2025
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...]