CID Questions Prisons Chief Over Alleged Unauthorized Release of Inmates
Commissioner General of Prisons Thushara Upuldeniya was questioned for over 10 hours yesterday (June 8) by the Criminal Investigation Department
Mask-Wearing Optional but Advised for Vulnerable Groups, Says PHI Union President
There is currently no legal requirement for the general public in Sri Lanka to wear face masks. However, individuals who
Suspension of On-Arrival Visas Between Bangladesh and Sri Lanka Remains in Effect
The suspension of mutual on-arrival visa facilities between Bangladesh and Sri Lanka remains in effect, with Dhaka still awaiting official
State Veterinary Surgeons Launch Token Strike Over Service Constitution Dispute
The State Veterinary Surgeons’ Association has launched a token strike today (June 9), commencing at 6:00 a.m., in protest over
Senior Police Officers Transferred and Appointed to New Positions
The Police Headquarters has announced the immediate transfer and appointment of several senior gazetted officers, following the approval of the
Sri Lanka Reports Over 23,700 Dengue Cases in First Five Months of 2025
Sri Lanka has recorded a total of 23,744 dengue cases in the first five months of 2025, according to the
Matara Prison to Be Relocated to Kotawila Due to Overcrowding
Minister of Justice Harshana Nanayakkara has announced that immediate steps will be taken to relocate the Matara Prison to the
Trump Confirms Fallout with Elon Musk: “The Relationship Is Over”
Former U.S. President Donald Trump has confirmed that his once-close relationship with tech billionaire Elon Musk has come to an
Sri Lanka Hails Strong Ties with China During Port Highway Inspection
“China is one of the friendliest countries to Sri Lanka, and we hope that this friendship will last a long
Enhanced Showery Conditions and Strong Winds Expected from Tuesday
The Department of Meteorology has announced that showery conditions are expected to intensify in the southwestern region of the island