Government revokes Gazette on land settlement in North

27 May 2025

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The government has revoked the Gazette issued on March 28, 2025 over the land settlement in the Northern Province.

New Zealand remains committed to deepening financial support to Sri Lanka: New Zealand Deputy Prime Minister

26 May 2025

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Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs of New Zealand, Winston Peters held discussions with President Anura Kumara Dissanayake this afternoon where he announced that the New Zealand government remains committed to deepening its financial support in the future.

MPs’ requests for security to be forwarded to National Security Council: Acting IGP

26 May 2025

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Acting IGP Priyantha Weerasuriya said steps will be taken to refer the requests made for security by Members of Parliament to the National Security Council for consideration.

Poland’s Foreign Affairs Minister to visit Sri Lanka

26 May 2025

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Radosław Sikorski, Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Poland, in the context of Poland’s Presidency of the Council of the European Union, will undertake an official visit to Sri Lanka from May 28 to 31, 2025, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs said.

Prices of meals for Parliamentary staff to be hiked from June 1

26 May 2025

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The Parliamentary House Committee has decided to increase the prices of meals for the Parliamentary staff with effect from June 1, 2025, the Communications Department of Parliament said.

Two arrested for fraudulently obtaining passports for ’Kehelbaddara Padme’

24 May 2025

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Two individuals have been arrested for obtaining two passports for notorious underworld figure Koralagamage Mandinu Padmasiri alia ‘Kehelbaddara Padme’ by providing fake information to the Controller General of Immigration and Emigration.

Malani Fonseka’s final rites to be held with State honours

24 May 2025

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The government has decided to hold the final rites of veteran actress late Malini Fonseka with state honours, Minister of Buddha Sasana Religious and Cultural Affairs Hiniduma Sunil Senevi said.

41 weapons seized over 46 shootings this year: Police

19 May 2025

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Some 41 weapons including 14 T-56 rifles have been taken into police custody so far this year in connection with 46 shootings incidents reported in the country for the last five months, Police Spokesman SSP Buddhika Manatunga said today.

Racism raising its ugly head again in North, South for the sake of power: President

19 May 2025

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Racism has begun to raise its ugly head again in the North and the South for the sake of power, President Anura Kumara Dissanayake said today.

Vehicle sale adhered to govt’s open tender procedure; PMD refutes misleading reports

17 May 2025

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The government today refuted reports regarding the second phase of the vehicle sale conducted through a tender process by the Presidential Secretariat on May 15, claiming that all procedures related to this sale were carried out in accordance with the Asset Management Circular 05/2024.

Vehicle auctioning caused massive losses; Dayasiri to go to Bribery Commission

17 May 2025

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Claiming that the government has incurred a massive loss through the selling of the state vehicles, MP Dayasiri Jayasekara said he will lodge a complaint with the Bribery Commission over the matter.

Heavy rains exceeding 100 mm in some areas

17 May 2025

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The Meteorology Department has issued an advisory for heavy rains exceeding 100 mm at some places in the Northern Province and in the Anuradhapura and Puttalam districts.

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Members of various local bodies to support NPP chairpersons: Bimal

16 May 2025

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Claiming that members of various local bodies have agreed to support chairpersons of the National People’s Power (NPP), Minister Bimal Ratnayake said today that the NPP’s Vraie Cally Balthazaar is sure to become the Mayoress of the Colombo Municipal Council (CMC).

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Government will not accept sending migrant workers to Israeli-held Palestinian lands: Bimal

16 May 2025

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The government will not accept sending of migrant workers to places in Palestine which are held by Israel, Minister Bimal Ratnayake said.

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AKD warns of using two-thirds majority to amend laws if mandate is challenged or disrupted

15 May 2025

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President Anura Kumara Dissanayake yesterday said the government will amend laws if someone challenges and tries to disrupt the mandate, while claiming that National People’s Power (NPP) has the right to form councils in local bodies where the NPP has secured a majority as per the mandate.

Dayasiri proposes Opposition parties to form non-party councils

12 May 2025

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SJB MP Dayasiri Jayasekara said today that all Opposition parties and independent groups must unite to form councils in local bodies where the Opposition commands a majority as non-party councils.

NPP’s 30% electricity tariff reduction promise by cutting corruption is blatant lie: Harsha

12 May 2025

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Samagi Jana Balawegaya (SJB) MP Dr. Harsha De Silva said the National People’s Power’s (NPP) 30% tariff reduction promise by cutting corruption was a blatant lie and claimed that the main cause for the Ceylon Eelectricity Board (CEB) losses is the below cost tariff.

Govt. taking steps to develop comprehensive, sustainable strategy to prevent road accidents: President

11 May 2025

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While extending his heartfelt condolences to the families of all those who lost their lives in the devastating accident in Garandiella, President Anura Kumara Dissanayake said the government is taking steps to develop a comprehensive and sustainable strategy to prevent such incidents.

Presidential Secretariat to host ’Vesak Bhakti Gee Saraniya’

10 May 2025

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The Vesak Bhakti Gee Saraniya will be held at the Presidential Secretariat premises on May 12, 13, 14 and 15, in conjunction with the “Buddha Rashmi Vesak Kalapaya’’ jointly organised by the Hunupitiya Gangaramaya Temple, the Presidential Secretariat and the Prime Minister’s Office.

Govt. to auction 27 luxury and decommissioned vehicles

09 May 2025

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The Presidential Secretariat has commenced the second phase of bidding for the sale of 27 luxury and decommissioned vehicles, including BMW cars, V08 vehicles and Land Rover SUVs.