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Energy Ministry to transfer CEB assets to six new companies before Feb. 1

Sri Lanka, Jan. 1 -- The process of transferring Ceylon Electricity Board (CEB) assets to six newly established companies must be completed before February 1, 2026, the Secretary to the Ministry of En... Read More


Sri Lanka CERT warns of growing cyber threats as complaints exceed 12,600 in 2025

Sri Lanka, Jan. 1 -- The Sri Lanka Computer Emergency Readiness Team (Sri Lanka CERT) has received more than 12,650 complaints related to social media misuse and cybersecurity incidents in 2025. Acco... Read More


Drunk driver who ignored police orders kills officer on New Year's Eve

Sri Lanka, Jan. 1 -- An officer attached to the Ambalantota Police who was on duty on New Year's Eve has died after being run over by a car driven by an individual who was under the influence, police ... Read More


Ranil greets Sajith for New Year and discusses future plans

Sri Lanka, Jan. 1 -- Former President Ranil Wickremesinghe has extended New Year greetings to Leader of the Opposition Sajith Premadasa in a phone conversation. Opposition Leader Premadasa has also c... Read More


Colombo Municipal Council budget passed

Sri Lanka, Dec. 31 -- The annual budget of the Colombo Municipal Council (CMC) has been passed with a majority of two votes. The budget proposal received 58 votes in favour, while 56 councilors voted... Read More


Education Ministry Secretary lodges complaint with CID

Sri Lanka, Dec. 31 -- The Secretary to the Ministry of Education, Nalaka Kaluwewe has lodged a complaint with the Criminal Investigation Department (CID). The complaint has been filed after the newly... Read More


Five councilors arrested over yesterday's commotion at Galle MC

Sri Lanka, Dec. 31 -- A total of five members of the Galle Municipal Council have been arrested in connection with an unrest that broke out during the council session yesterday (30). Police have arre... Read More


114 shooting incidents with 60 fatalities reported in 2025

Sri Lanka, Dec. 31 -- With only a few hours remaining before the end of the year 2025, two separate shooting incidents were reported in different parts of the country within a span of eight hours, pol... Read More


BASL draws President's attention on promotions issued to judicial officers and judges

Sri Lanka, Dec. 31 -- The Bar Association of Sri Lanka (BASL) has drawn President Anura Kumara Dissanayake's attention to the process of promotions of Judicial Officers, Judges of the High Court and t... Read More


Mortal remains of late Latha Walpola brought to Independence Square

Sri Lanka, Dec. 31 -- The mortal remains of 'Queen of Sri Lankan music' Kalasoori Latha Walpola has been brought to the Independence Square in Colombo for the general public to pay their last respect.... Read More