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.
Local Council Election date announced
The National Election Commission announced today that Local Government Elections will be held on May 6, 2025, following the close of nominations at 12 noon today.
No bail for Deshabandu Tennakoon
Suspended Inspector General of Police (IGP) Deshabandu Tennakoon has been remanded until April 3 after he was produced before the Matara Magistrate’s Court today.
New Gazette issued revising vehicle import regulations
A special Gazette notification has been issued amending key import and export regulations, including permitting Bureau Veritas inspection certificates and online authentication of documents, to release imported vehicles.
Adani denies rumours on changes to Sri Lanka energy agreement
India’s Adani Group has denied rumors of changes to its renewable energy agreement in Sri Lanka, stating that claims of revising pricing to 7 cents per kilowatt-hour are entirely false.
Court rejects request to lift freeze on Keheliya Rambukwella’s bank Account
The Colombo High Court rejected a request to lift the freeze on former Health Minister Keheliya Rambukwella’s parliamentary branch bank account, part of 16 frozen fixed deposit accounts.
Trending Video of the Day
“The current government has no intention of taking action against the SLC officials accused of fraud. We will take this matter to the courts. I also submit to Parliament the report of the SLC’s EXCO committee regarding the payment of a salary to suspended IGP Deshabandu… pic.twitter.com/bJ1khfWLWo
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