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Injunction against LG Elections' activities in some areas including Colombo Municipal Council

Sri Lanka, April 7 -- The Court of Appeal today (07) issued a stay order temporarily halting further action related to the conduct of elections for several local government bodies, including the Colom... Read More


Opposition Leader Sajith Premadasa warns of economic collapse over new US tariffs

Sri Lanka, April 7 -- Opposition Leader Sajith Premadasa says Sri Lanka is on the verge of another economic collapse due to new tariffs imposed by the United States. He expressed these concerns while... Read More


Sri Lanka's reserves rise to USD 6.51 billion in March

Sri Lanka, April 7 -- Sri Lanka's official reserve assets rose by 7.1 percent to USD 6.51 billion in March 2025, according to the Central Bank of Sri Lanka (CBSL). The increase marks a notable improv... Read More


NPP Parliamentarian Kosala Nuwan Jayaweera has passed away at the age of 38

Sri Lanka, April 6 -- National People's Power (NPP) Kegalle District Parliamentarian H. A. Kosala Nuwan Jayaweera has passed away at the age of 38. He reportedly died of a sudden heart attack and was... Read More


Traffic plan in place for Modi's visit

Sri Lanka, April 5 -- A special traffic plan has been implemented due to the state visit of Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi. According to police, roads in and around Galle Face, Independence Squa... Read More


Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi awarded Sri Lanka's highest honour for foreign leaders

Sri Lanka, April 5 -- Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi has been conferred with the Sri Lanka Mitra Vibhushana title, the highest honour Sri Lanka bestows on Heads of State and Heads of Government o... Read More


South Korea's President Yoon ousted as court upholds impeachment

Sri Lanka, April 4 -- South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol was ousted on Friday by the Constitutional Court, which upheld parliament's impeachment over his imposition of martial law last year that spa... Read More


Election Commission suspends New Year relief bag distribution

Sri Lanka, April 4 -- The Election Commission has suspended the distribution of the New Year relief bag initiated by the government. In a written notice, the commission stated that the relief bag can... Read More


Court of Appeal orders acceptance of 37 previously rejected LG election nominations

Sri Lanka, April 4 -- The Court of Appeal has ordered the relevant returning officers to accept around 37 nominations for the Local Government Elections that were previously rejected. Published by HT... Read More


592 road accident deaths recorded in first three months of the year

Sri Lanka, April 4 -- Police Traffic Division Chief, DIG Indika Hapugoda, stated that 592 people have died in road accidents during the first three months of this year. Speaking at an awareness press... Read More