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Buddhist monk found brutally murdered in Eppawala
A 69-year-old Buddhist monk has been found brutally murdered at a monastery in Kiralogama, within the Eppawala Police Division.
According to police, a complaint was received at the Eppawala Police Station on the afternoon of March 25,…
Sri Lanka-Australia discussions to strengthen political, economic, and maritime ties
The 5th Round of Senior Officials Talks and the third Strategic Maritime Dialogue between Sri Lanka and Australia will take place from March 25 to March 26, 2025, at the Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade in Canberra, the Ministry of…
Ex-president Ranil blames current govt for failing to secure Adani investments
Former President Ranil Wickremesinghe has raised concerns over Sri Lanka’s failure to move forward with large-scale foreign investments, warning that the stalled USD 700 million Adani project alone is a major setback for the country’s…
Be cautious with unknown investments, warns Central Bank Governor
A lack of financial literacy is the primary reason many Sri Lankans fall victim to pyramid schemes, says the Governor of the Central Bank of Sri Lanka (CBSL), Dr. Nandalal Weerasinghe.
Speaking at an event aimed at educating the public…
57 arrested in raid on ‘Instagram party’ in Pamunugama
Fifty-seven suspects have been arrested during a raid carried out at a hotel in the Uswetakeiyawa area of Pamunugama, following a tip-off that an ‘Instagram party’ was being held involving illegal drugs.
The youths who attended the party…
Gazette issued amending import and export regulations
A Gazette Extraordinary has been issued amending multiple import and export regulations, including a key change allowing Bureau Veritas inspection certificates for vehicles imported from all countries.
The gazette notification, issued…
Commander of US Indo-Pacific Command to visit Sri Lanka
The Embassy of the United States in Colombo announced that the Commander of the U.S. Indo-Pacific Command (INDOPACOM), Admiral Samuel J. Paparo, will visit Colombo from March 19-21.
During his visit, Admiral Paparo will engage with…
2025 LG Polls: Accepting nominations concludes
The acceptance of nominations for the upcoming Local Government (LG) Elections will conclude today (20).
According to the Election Commission, no nominations will be accepted after 12.00 noon today.
The acceptance of nominations for…
SC dismisses petition by ex-President Mahinda Rajapaksa
The Supreme Court today (19) dismissed a fundamental rights petition filed by former President Mahinda Rajapaksa, challenging the government’s decision to reduce his security reserve to 60 officers without proper evaluation.
The Court…
Sri Lanka economic growth picks up as IMF aid keeps flowing – report
Sri Lanka’s economy grew faster than expected last quarter, indicating strong domestic activity backed by the International Monetary Fund’s aid.
Gross domestic product rose 5.4% in the three months to December from a year ago, the…