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MPs' pension to be abolished, insurance reduced; Presidents Entitlements Act to be amended

Sri Lanka, March 21 -- President Anura Kumara Dissanayake says that the bills to abolish the pension for Members of Parliament (MPs) and to amend the Presidents Entitlements Act will be introduced soo... Read More


24-year-old woman arrested over Nagalagam Street shooting

Sri Lanka, March 21 -- A 24-year-old woman has been arrested in connection with the shooting incident that occurred on March 17 in the Nagalagam Street area, in the Grandpass Police Division. Accordi... Read More


Indian PM Modi to visit Sri Lanka on April 5

Sri Lanka, March 21 -- Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi is scheduled to arrive in Sri Lanka for an official visit on April 05, 2025. This was revealed by President Anura Kumara Dissanayake, who de... Read More


CCD officers who surrendered over Weligama shooting granted bail

Sri Lanka, March 21 -- The six police officers attached to the Colombo Crime Division (CCD), who surrendered to the Matara Magistrate's Court over the shooting incident in front of a hotel at Weligama... Read More


Sri Lanka-Indonesia discuss integrating EVs into Sri Lanka's public transport system

Sri Lanka, March 21 -- Prime Minister Dr. Harini Amarasuriya has met with Dewi Gustina Tobing, the Ambassador of to Sri Lanka, at the Parliament complex to discuss areas of collaboration between the t... Read More


President arrives in Parliament ahead of 2025 Budget vote

Sri Lanka, March 21 -- President Anura Kumara Dissanayake arrived in Parliament, a short while ago, to participate in the final day of the Third Reading debate on the 2025 Budget. The vote on the Thi... Read More


CBSL issues notice on prohibited pyramid schemes

Sri Lanka, March 21 -- The Central Bank of Sri Lanka (CBSL) has issued a special notice regarding prohibited pyramid schemes. According to the notice, the CBSL has determined that Pro Care (Pvt) Ltd ... Read More


Over 400 nominations for LG Election rejected

Sri Lanka, March 21 -- The Commissioner General of Elections, Saman Sri Ratnayake, says that the nominations process for the 2025 Local Government Elections was conducted across 25 districts from Marc... Read More


Sri Lanka's deflation drops marginally in February 2025

Sri Lanka, March 21 -- The overall rate of inflation as measured by the National Consumer Price Index (NCPI) on Y-o-Y basis increased to -3.9 % in February 2025, compared to -4.0% in January 2024, acc... Read More


'Ganemulla Sanjeewa' murder: Evidence uncovered against arrested cops, all suspects further remanded

Sri Lanka, March 21 -- The Colombo Magistrate's Court has ordered ten suspects arrested in connection with the shooting and killing of the notorious criminal figure and drug trafficker Sanjeewa Kumara... Read More