Former Inspector General of Police (IGP) Deshabandu Tennakoon was arrested by the Criminal Investigation Department (CID) today (20) in connection with investigations into the Galle Face attack on Aragalaya protesters.

Former Inspector General of Police (IGP) Deshabandu Tennakoon was arrested by the Criminal Investigation Department (CID) today (20) in connection with investigations into the Galle Face attack on Aragalaya protesters.
Students from Deltota Karagaskada Central College and Katugastota Uduwawala Junior School in Kandy were given the opportunity to participate in the ‘Vision’ programme, organised by the Presidential Secretariat, yesterday (19).
Sri Lanka Export Development Board (EDB) and the Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) have established a strategic partnership to strengthen the Sri Lankan ICT/BPM sector within the Japanese market.
Minister of Foreign Affairs, Vijitha Herath, attended as the Chief Guest at the diplomatic reception hosted by the Embassy of Vietnam in Colombo on 19th August 2025.
The Developing Countries Trading Scheme provides preferential trading arrangements for 65 developing countries.
A new transformation in the health sector with priority given to primary healthcare
Create a strategy to engage state media in transforming society's attitudes - President
A few showers may occur in the Western and Sabaragamuwa provinces and in Kandy, Nuwara-Eliya, Galle and Matara districts.
Special Focus on Training Programmes for Social Service Officers in the Upcoming Budget
Sri Lanka needs a new narrative about youth - Prime Minister Dr. Harini Amarasuriya
The Sri Lanka Export Development Board (EDB) recently hosted His Excellency Mr. Ihab I. M. Khalil, Ambassador of the State of Palestine to Sri Lanka, for a courtesy call that aimed at fostering stronger trade ties and exploring new avenues for bilateral cooperation.
The Sri Lanka–Indonesia Business Council of the Ceylon Chamber of Commerce held its 2nd Annual General Meeting recently.
New Korean Administration Ready to Strengthen Ties with Sri Lanka


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