Diplomatic missions express solidarity, support in relief and recovery initiatives: Foreign Ministry

28 Nov 2025

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Most diplomatic missions based in Colombo have expressed their solidarity and support for the Government of Sri Lanka during this challenging time, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Foreign Employment and Tourism said.

Leave for all police officers cancelled

28 Nov 2025

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Leave for all ranks of police officers have been cancelled until November 30 due to the disaster situation in the country, Police spokesman ASP F.U. Wootler said.

District Secretaries instructed to obtain services of private boats if needed: Nalinda

28 Nov 2025

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The government has instructed the District Secretaries to obtain the services of private boats if the boats assigned by the Sri Lanka Navy for relief work are not sufficient, Chief Government Whip Minister Nalinda Jayatissa said today.

Provide essential services to foreign tourists hit by disaster situation: President tells Tourism Authority

28 Nov 2025

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President Anura Kumara Dissanayake has instructed the Tourism Authority to take necessary measures to efficiently provide essential services to foreign tourists facing difficulties due to the prevailing emergency disaster situation in the country.

Sri Lankan audiences must be given opportunity to watch international films: President

26 Nov 2025

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President Anura Kumara Dissanayake said today that the advancement of cinema contributes to the spiritual and cultural development of a country’s citizens and that while safeguarding the domestic film industry, Sri Lankan audiences must be given the opportunity to watch international film productions.

No discussions on appointing Dhammika Perera as SriLankan Chairman: Nalinda

25 Nov 2025

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There has been no discussion on appointing businessesman Dhammika Perera as the Chairman of SriLankan Airlines, Cabinet Spokesman Minister Nalinda Jayatissa said today.

Complaint lodged with CID over A/L economics paper leak: Nalinda

25 Nov 2025

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A complaint was lodged with the Criminal Investigation Department (CID) regarding the alleged leak of the Advanced Level economics paper, following information received regarding the incident, Cabinet Spokesman Minister Nalinda Jayatissa said today.

Metro bus service to become new vibe in public transport: Deputy Minister

24 Nov 2025

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The proposed metro bus service will be developed into a new culture and a new vibe in public transport system, which will be the model for the public transport system in the future, Deputy Minister of Transport and Highways Prasanna Gunasena said today.

Sri Lanka urges Canada to prevent activities that promote separatist ideologies in Sri Lanka

24 Nov 2025

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Sri Lanka has urged the Canadian Government to prevent activities that promote separatist ideologies in Sri Lanka, including the recognition of the LTTE insignia and activities aimed at fostering divisions among the ethnic communities in Sri Lanka.

Several trapped after tree falls on three-wheeler in Mawanella

24 Nov 2025

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Several people were trapped after a tree fell onto a three-wheeler at Thalagolla along the Mawanella–Rambukkana main road a short while ago, Additional District Secretary (Kegalle) Dilith Nishantha said.

Special message to A/L candidates affected by adverse weather

23 Nov 2025

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The Department of Examinations informs candidates of the Advanced Level (A/L) examinations who are affected by the adverse whether conditions to contact the nearest Zonal Education office, the Department of Examinations or the Disaster Management Centre if they are unable to access even the alternative transport methods.

Minister vows legal action against those who removed directional signboards at archaeology sites in Batticaloa

23 Nov 2025

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Claiming that a certain group has removed the directional signboards erected by the Archaeology Department to archaeology sites in the Batticaloa district, Buddhasasana, Religious and Cultural Affairs Minister Hiniduma Sunil Senevi said that legal action will be taken against those involved in the act.

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Sajith wants MPs protected from snakes in Parliament

20 Nov 2025

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Opposition Leader Sajith Premadasa today urged Speaker Jagath Wickremerathna to ensure that Members of Parliament are protected from snakes that enter Parliament.

Drug addicts will not be arrested and imprisoned: Minister

17 Nov 2025

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Claiming that the government was not expecting to arrest and imprison drug addicts, Public Security Minister Ananda Wijepala yesterday urged parents and guardians of drug addicts to intervene to send them for rehabilitation voluntarily.

Plastic loops in main canals, waterways in Colombo to prevent blocking on rainy days

07 Nov 2025

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Plans have been afoot to implement a project under the Clean Sri Lanka Initiative to erect plastic loops in main canals and waterways in Colombo city to collect plastic and polythene as a solution to the blocking of waterways on rainy days.

NPP Peliyagoda UC member resigns after husband’s arrest over drugs

06 Nov 2025

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The National People’s Power (NPP) Peliyagoda Urban Council member, whose husband and son were arrested for drug smuggling, has resigned.

Prices of 40 varieties of goods reduced by 19% last month: Minister

06 Nov 2025

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Prices of 40 varieties of goods that are most frequently purchased by consumers has reduced by 19 percent in October this year when compared to October last year, Trade, Commerce, Food Security and Cooperative Development Minister Wasantha Samarasinghe said yesterday.

Is Sri Lanka in the dark if tsunami strikes again?

05 Nov 2025

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Amidst the Tsunami Exercise (IOWave25) scheduled in several coastal districts today, Director General of the Disaster Management Centre (DMC) Maj. Gen. Sampath Kotuwegoda (Retd.) yesterday revealed that all 77 Tsunami Early Warning Towers in the country are not operative at the moment.

55,447 motor cars imported to Sri Lanka by October 14, reveals Customs

03 Nov 2025

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The Sri Lanka Customs revealed that 55,447 motor cars had been imported to Sri Lanka by October 14, 2025, generating Customs duties amounting to Rs. 474.26 billion.

President or govt. cannot take political decisions on opposition MPS’ security: SJB

01 Nov 2025

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Samagi Jana Balawegaya (SJB) General Secretary Ranjith Madduma Bandara said the President or the government cannot take political decisions on opposition MPS’ security.