Parliamentary Committee Reports 22% Rise in Liquor Production; Excise Duty Increase Approved
The Committee on Public Finance (CoPF) has reported a 22% increase in liquor production over the past two months, with
Deposits Placed for 2025 Local Government Elections; Political Parties Express Confidence
The Election Commission has announced that deposits for the 2025 Local Government (LG) Elections have been placed for 168 LG
Over 20 Senior Police Officers Transferred with Immediate Effect
The Police Headquarters has announced the transfer of more than 20 Senior Superintendents of Police (SSPs) and Officers-in-Charge (OICs), effective
Sri Lanka’s Postal Service Expands International Courier Network
The Department of Posts has announced an expansion of its international courier service, increasing its coverage from 46 to 59
Wind Power Project with India’s Adani Group Still Under Review – Minister Kumara Jayakody
Minister of Power Kumara Jayakody has confirmed that the proposed wind power project with India’s Adani Group has not been
PM Harini Amarasuriya Orders Probe into School Fund Collections, Outlines Key Education Reforms
Prime Minister Dr. Harini Amarasuriya has announced urgent investigations into the collection of money in schools for various purposes. She
Sri Lanka’s Tourism Surges Past 500,000 Arrivals in Early 2025
Sri Lanka’s tourism industry is witnessing robust growth, with over 500,000 foreign tourist arrivals recorded in the first two months
Magistrate Orders Probe into Deaths of Murder Suspects in Police Custody
Colombo Additional Magistrate Pasan Amarasinghe has directed the police to investigate and conduct the necessary inquiries into the deaths of
Petrol and Diesel Prices Remain Steady Despite Formula Price Fluctuations
Since December 2024, the market prices of 92 Octane petrol and auto diesel have remained unchanged at LKR 309 and
Sri Lanka’s Official Reserve Assets Increase Slightly to USD 6.095 Billion in February 2025
Sri Lanka’s Official Reserve Assets recorded a 0.5% increase in February 2025, reaching USD 6.095 billion, up from USD 6.065