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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


Sri Lanka sees rise in export earnings and remittances in March

Sri Lanka, May 2 -- Sri Lanka recorded a notable increase in export earnings and foreign remittances in March 2025, according to the latest data released by the Central Bank of Sri Lanka (CBSL). Expo... Read More


Suspected shooter in Dan Priyasad murder arrested

Sri Lanka, May 2 -- The suspect believed to be the gunman involved in the murder of political activist Dan Priyasad has been arrested in the Cinnamon Gardens area of Colombo, police said. The conveno... Read More


Deshabandu Tennakoon requests security amid reported underworld death threats

Sri Lanka, May 2 -- Suspended IGP Deshabandu Tennakoon has formally requested police protection, citing credible threats to his life allegedly issued by underworld elements, including notorious gang l... Read More


Student who opposed ragging assaulted by fellow students at J'pura Uni.

Sri Lanka, May 2 -- A third-year student from the Faculty of Technology at the University of Sri Jayewardenepura, who had opposed ragging within the university, has been assaulted by a group of fellow... Read More


Youth dies following arrest by Kosgoda Police

Sri Lanka, May 2 -- A youth arrested by the Kosgoda Police has died after being admitted to the Balapitiya Base Hospital reportedly due to a sudden illness, police said. The individual, who was known... Read More


Govt eases several more restrictions on vehicle imports

Sri Lanka, May 2 -- The Ministry of Finance has issued a new gazette notification easing several more restrictions on vehicle imports, with effect from April 29, 2025. The directive, issued by Presid... Read More