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'Removal of Landmines in the North and East is a national imperative' - PM Harini

Sri Lanka, May 3 -- Prime Minister Dr. Harini Amarasuriya stated that the removal of landmines in the Northern and Eastern provinces not only constitutes the elimination of physical threats and danger... Read More


92 ex-LG members obtained over Rs. 620 mln as compensation for torched homes

Sri Lanka, May 3 -- A total of 92 former local government representatives, including Pradeshiya Sabha and Municipal Council members, have obtained over Rs. 620 million as compensation for their reside... Read More


SriLankan Airlines issues clarification on flight subjected to security search

Sri Lanka, May 3 -- SriLankan Airlines says that Flight UL 122, operated by aircraft 4R-ALS, which arrived in Colombo from Chennai at 11:59 hrs today (3 May), was subjected to a comprehensive security... Read More


Flight searched at BIA following alert over terror suspects

Sri Lanka, May 3 -- A special search operation was conducted at the Bandaranaike International Airport (BIA) in Katunayake today (3) following intelligence information received from India regarding th... Read More


Court allows 48-hour detention of gunman in Dan Priyasad murder

Sri Lanka, May 3 -- The Colombo Chief Magistrate's Court today granted permission for the police to detain and interrogate the suspected shooter arrested in connection with the murder of political act... Read More


Dan Priyasad's murder: More details revealed on arrested shooter

Sri Lanka, May 3 -- The suspect believed to be the gunman involved in the murder of political activist Dan Priyasad was arrested in the Cinnamon Gardens area of Colombo last afternoon (02) by officers... Read More


Notice on closure of vehicle revenue license counters in Western Province

Sri Lanka, May 3 -- The Department of Government Information has announced that all counters responsible for issuing vehicle revenue licenses in the Western Province will remain closed on May 5 and 6,... Read More


Speaker endorses certificate on Proceeds of Crime Bill

Sri Lanka, May 2 -- The Speaker of the Parliament Dr. Jagath Wickramaratne has endorsed the certificate on the Proceeds of Crime Bill, on Wednesday (02) in Parliament. The debate on the Second Readin... Read More


Sri Lanka, Vietnam to sign key bilateral agreements during President's visit

Sri Lanka, May 2 -- President Anura Kumara Dissanayake is scheduled to undertake a State Visit to the Socialist Republic of Vietnam from 04 May to 06 May 2025 at the invitation of the President of Vie... Read More


How to mark a valid ballot in LG Polls - EC explains

Sri Lanka, May 2 -- The Election Commission has issued guidelines on the proper procedure of marking ballots during the upcoming Local Government (LG) Elections, scheduled to be held on May 06, 2025. ... Read More