EC announces revised dates for postal voting for LG polls

17 Apr 2025

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The Elections Commission today announced revised dates for the postal voting for the upcoming Local Government elections.

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Ferry services between Mannar, Rameswaram to commence soon: President

17 Apr 2025

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President Anura Kumara Dissanayake said today that steps will be taken soon to resume ferry services between Mannar and Rameswaram.

Head-on crash in Agbopura kills bus driver

14 Apr 2025

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A head-on collision between a bus and an Army truck occurred a short while ago in the Agbopura area, killing the bus driver, the Akbarpura Police said.

President warns of removing state officials if they continue to resist change after May

09 Apr 2025

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Claiming that no section of the public service has been allowed to collapse over the past six months of the present government, President Anura Kumara Dissanayake said if officials continue to resist change, the government will proceed to remove and replace them after May.

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No more extensions on ’Parate execution’ suspensions

08 Apr 2025

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The Government will not further extend the suspension on ’Parate executions’ and it is effective now, Deputy Minister of Finance Harshana Suriyapperuma said today.

Foreign Minister meets Julie Chung over US tariffs

07 Apr 2025

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Foreign Minister Vijitha Herath met with US Ambassador Julie Chung to discuss matters related to the reciprocal tariffs imposed on Sri Lanka by the US recently.

Defence agreement not detrimental to Sri Lanka: President

07 Apr 2025

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While claiming that the defence agreement with India is not detrimental to the country, President Anura Kumara Dissanayake said today that agreements were only reached to regulate existing joint operations, training programmes and research activities between India and Sri Lanka.

Govt. and IMF discuss preliminary review of IMF fourth tranche

07 Apr 2025

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Sri Lanka and the International Monetary Fund (IMF)held discussions on Sri Lanka’s progress thus far under the IMF-supported programme and the next steps required to achieve the country’s future economic targets.

Special Tri-Forces team departs for Myanmar to provide disaster relief

05 Apr 2025

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A specialised medical and disaster relief team, consisting of 26 members from the Sri Lanka Tri-services led by Brigadier Punya Karunathilake departed for Myanmar on a special flight today to assist those affected by the recent earthquake.

Reciprocal tariff:

Govt. to initiate prompt discussions with US on possible relief measures

05 Apr 2025

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The Sri Lankan government is expected to initiate prompt discussions with the US government regarding possible relief measures following the introduction of the US reciprocal tariffs, the President’s Media Division (PMD) said.

Reciprocal tariff: IMF appeals US to work constructively to resolve trade tensions

04 Apr 2025

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The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has appealed to the United States and its trading partners to work constructively to resolve trade tensions and reduce uncertainty due to the reciprocal tariff imposed by the US.

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Will end distortion in rice, paddy market: President

04 Apr 2025

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While stressing the need for government intervention in market actvities, President Anura Kumara Dissanayake said today the government will end the distortion in the rice and paddy market within two to three seasons.

Harsha urges Govt. to suspend proposed amendment on SVAT removal for exporters

04 Apr 2025

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In the wake of the reciprocal tariff imposed by US President Donald Trump, SJB MP Dr. Harsha De Silva urged the government to suspend next week’s scheduled amendment on SVAT removal for exporters as an urgent relief until things settle.

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Sri Lanka to discuss with US on reducing reciprocal tariff: Minister

03 Apr 2025

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The government expects to hold diplomatic level discussions with the United States to consider the possibility of reducing the new reciprocal tariff system introduced by US President Donald Trump and to agree on trade and investment policies which will benefit both countries, Minister of Labour Anil Jayantha said today.

Will review multifaceted India-Sri Lanka friendship and discuss newer avenues: Modi

03 Apr 2025

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Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi said Sri Lanka and India will review the multifaceted India-Sri Lanka friendship and discuss newer avenues of cooperation during his visit to Sri Lanka.

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India, SL to sign several key agreements on defence, health, energy and digital economy

02 Apr 2025

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Sri Lanka and India is set to sign several bi-lateral agreements on defence, health, energy and digital economy during Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s official visit to Sri Lanka from April 4 to 6, Cabinet Spokesman Dr. Nalinda Jayatissa said today.

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Special traffic plan in Colombo for Modi’s visit

02 Apr 2025

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Several roads in Colombo including the Colombo-Katunayake Expressway and Baseline Road will be closed for traffic on several occassions from 6 pm to 10 pm on April 4 due to the arrival of Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Police said.

PC election will not be held this year: Nalinda

01 Apr 2025

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Minister Nalinda Jayatissa said Provincial Council election will not be held this year as three elections were held within six months with the upcoming Local Government elections.

No legal barrier in bringing motion to remove Deshabandu as IGP: Justice Minister

01 Apr 2025

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Justice Minister Harshana Nanayakkara said there is no legal barrier in bringing a motion to remove suspended IGP Deshabandu Tennakoon from the office of IGP as claimed by former Justice Minister Wijeyadasa Rajapakshe.

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NPP hands over motion to remove Deshabandu Tennakoon

25 Mar 2025

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The National People’s Power (NPP) has handed over a motion to the Speaker seeking the removal of suspended IGP Deshabandu Tennakoon.