Sri Lanka pauses 2 Mannar Wind Power Plants to address concerns
Sri Lanka has suspended construction of two wind power plants in Mannar for one month to review environmental and community concerns, President Anura Kumara Dissanayake announced. The decision halts work on a 20-megawatt facility already underway and a proposed 50-megawatt…
Shooting incident reported in Hanwella
A shooting incident was reported in the Pahathgama area of Hanwella tonight. Two unidentified individuals on a motorcycle had opened fire before fleeing the scene. One person sustained injuries to his leg and was admitted to hospital, police said. An…
Central Bank buying new vehicles : Questions raised at COPF
The Committee on Public Finance (COPF) has been informed that Central Bank officials are not required to seek approval from the Finance Ministry to purchase vehicles. Finance Ministry officials, appearing before COPF, said that under the Central Bank Act, the…
Vehicle imports : Sri Lanka achieves 72% of revenue target by August
The Parliamentary Committee on Public Accounts (COPA) has been informed that 72% of the projected target for revenue through vehicle imports has been achieved by August this year. Director General of the Department of Fiscal Policy of the Finance Ministry…
Today’s News Digest – August 13
Today’s News Digest: Your go-to summary of the key events and headlines that shaped the day. From major developments to breaking news, we bring you everything that happened today, all in one quick and easy read. Bimal slams NCM amidst…
Only 21% of diabetic patients in Sri Lanka receive continuous treatment
The Ministry of Health says only 21% of diabetic patients in Sri Lanka receive continuous treatment. According to Ministry data, approximately 25% of individuals with high blood pressure are under regular care. The information was disclosed by Minister of Health…
Museums’ new opening and closing days/times announced
The Department of National Museums says all museums under its purview, including the Colombo National Museum, will be closed to the public every Monday, starting 01st September 2025. Issuing a statement, the department said that the museums will operate on…
Bimal slams NCM amidst plans to bring Asad Maulana
Minister Bimal Rathnayake says that steps are currently underway to bring Asad Maulana, the key figure featured in the Channel 4 documentary on the 2019 Easter Sunday attacks, back to Sri Lanka. Speaking to the media, he expressed disappointment that,…
WATCH: Police’s dramatic crane rescue of man atop lamp post in Borella
A man staging a protest from the top of a lamp post in Borella was dramatically rescued by Police today using a crane, drawing praise from the public for their swift response. Police said the individual was spotted perched high…
Easter Attacks NCM : Dilith to support Aruna Jayasekara
Sarvajana Balaya leader, MP Dilith Jayaweera, says he and his party will oppose the no-confidence motion the opposition plans to bring against Deputy Defence Minister Aruna Jayasekara. Explaining his stance, MP Jayaweera claimed the motion actually targeted a former Eastern…