Environment Ministry denies approving road construction through Sinharaja Forest

03 Sep 2025

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The Ministry of Environment today denied granting approval to any road constructions through the Sinharaja Forest Reserve and assured that no support will be given to any such project.

President vows to act tough on police officers involved in drug spread

03 Sep 2025

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Claiming that it is a tragedy that a handful of police officers are involved in spreading drugs in the country, President Anura Kumara Dissanayake today stressed that such police officers will be removed from the police service.

President appoints 18 new High Court judges

03 Sep 2025

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President Anura Kumara Dissanayake has appointed 18 new High Court Judges, the President’s Media Division (PMD) said.

17 organised criminals brought back to Sri Lanka this year: IGP

03 Sep 2025

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Inspector General of Police (IGP) Priyantha Weerasooriya revealed that seventeen organised criminals including the recently arrested five underworld figures in Indonesia, have been brought back to Sri Lanka so far during this year.

Public sector employees to get balance salary increment in January: President

01 Sep 2025

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The government expects to provide the balance salary increment for the public sector employees in January 2026, President Anura Kumara Dissanayake said today.

Rs. 293 mn X-Press Pearl compensation yet to be disbursed

01 Sep 2025

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A Parliamentary committee has revealed that some Rs. 293 million X-Press Pearl compensation which was received for the fisheries sector has not been distributed yet.

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President assures to release every plot of land in North acquired by security forces

01 Sep 2025

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President Anura Kumara Dissanayake said that every plot of land in the North, which was acquired for the security forces during the war, will be released back to the people.

Mannar Wind power project:

Govt. will reimburse only refundable deposits to Adani: Energy Minister

16 Aug 2025

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The government will reimburse only the refundable deposits placed by the Adani Group for the Mannar Wind Power project, Energy Minister Kumara Jayakody said yesterday.

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Government agrees with EU on repealing PTA: President

07 Aug 2025

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The government has come to an agreement with the European Union on the repealing of the Prevention of Terrorism Act (PTA) and the Online Safety Bill, President Anura Kumara Dissanayake said today.

SLTB introduces platform for passenger feedback

02 Aug 2025

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The Sri Lanka Transport Board (SLTB) has introduced a mechanism to receive passenger feedback, ideas, complaint and suggestions on public transport.

Severe lightning advisory issued for several places

01 Aug 2025

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The Meteorology Department today issued an advisory for severe lightning at several places in the Northern, North-Central, Eastern and Uva Provinces and in the Hambantota district valid till 11.00 p.m. today.

13 jumbos being treated for gun-shot wounds: Wildlife Department

17 Jul 2025

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In the wake of shocking death of ’Bathiya’ tusker, the Wildlife Department yesterday revealed that thirteen more elephants including two tuskers were currently receiving treatment due to gun-shot injuries.

President wants more focus on digitalization, public transport in 2026 budget

16 Jul 2025

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President Anura Kumara Dissanayake has instructed officials to focus more on projects centered around areas such as digitalization, strengthening public transport and integrating rural communities into the economic framework when preparing the budget for 2026.

Discussion with US will continue to secure additional concessions: President

12 Jul 2025

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President Anura Kumara Dissanayake said today that the on-going dialogue with the United States will continue in order to secure additional concessions.

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Nothing agreed upon to get tariffs reduced: Central Bank Governor

10 Jul 2025

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Claiming that Sri Lanka has not agreed to offer anything to the United States to get the tariff reduced to 30 percent from the 44 percent, Central Bank Governor Nandalal Weerasinghe said today it is a recognition of good faith negotiations to bring benefits to both countries.

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Underworld was well-under control under Deshabandu: SB

07 Jul 2025

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Former Minister S.B. Dissanayake said underwold activities in the country vanished soon after Acting IGP Deshabandu Tennakoon assumed duities.

Power and Energy Ministry to auction its luxury vehicles

07 Jul 2025

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The Power and Energy Ministry has called for tenders to auction fourteen luxury vehicles including six Toyota Land Cruiser vehicles.

Avoid trips to Meemure until further notice

05 Jul 2025

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Vehicular traffic on the Hunnasgiriya-Meemure road has been temporarily suspended due to an emergency situation reported during the renovation work of the Kaikawala bridge.

Sigiriya stone stairway fast worn out: Minister

04 Jul 2025

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Claiming that several aspects need to be focused on with regard to the Sigiriya archaeological site, Buddhasasana, Religious and Cultural Affairs Minister Hiniduma Sunil Senevi yesterday said that the stone stairway in Sigiriya has fast worn out.

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Stern action to be taken against harmful plastic baby items: Minister

03 Jul 2025

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Stern action will be taken against importers and manufacturers of harmful plastic baby items such as feeding bottles, lunch boxes, water bottles and toys within the next two months, Trade, Commerce, Food Security and Cooperative Development Minister Wasantha Samarasinghe said today.