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Mar 30 2025 March 30, 2025 April 6, 2026 NoComment 9:10 am
The National Water Supply and Drainage Board (NWSDB) Sri Lanka

Sri Lanka introduces online service for new water connections

March 30, 2025 - 9:10 am

Sri Lanka has introduced an online system for applying for new water supply connections, making the process more convenient for the public.

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Mar 29 2025 March 29, 2025 April 6, 2026 NoComment 8:26 pm
Minister Sunil Handunnetti at the inauguration of Elephant Pass Salt Factory

Elephant Pass Salt Factory opens – ‘Raja Lunu’ hits the market

March 29, 2025 - 8:26 pm

The Elephant Pass (Alimankada) Salt Factory, affiliated with the National Salt Limited and established near the Elephant Pass Saltern, was inaugurated today (March 29).

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Mar 29 2025 March 29, 2025 April 6, 2026 NoComment 4:31 pm
Deputy Minister Chathuranga Abeysinghe

Sri Lankan Government steps up efforts to resolve SME debt crisis

March 29, 2025 - 4:31 pm

Another round of discussions on the current progress in resolving the debt crisis faced by small and medium-scale entrepreneurs was held yesterday (March 28) at the Ministry of Industry.

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Mar 29 2025 March 29, 2025 April 6, 2026 NoComment 10:30 am
Handcuffs - Arrest by Police

Two arrested for aiding IGP Deshabandu Tennakoon

March 29, 2025 - 10:30 am

A Police Constable from the Special Protection Division and a man from Thalawathugoda have been arrested for allegedly helping Inspector General of Police (IGP) Deshabandu Tennakoon avoid arrest.

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Mar 28 2025 March 28, 2025 April 6, 2026 NoComment 9:40 pm
The Elephant Pass Salt Factory in Sri Lanka

Sri Lanka’s ‘Raja Lunu’ table salt to launch on March 29, 2025

March 28, 2025 - 9:40 pm

National Salt Limited is set to achieve a significant milestone with the inauguration of a new table salt production factory at the Elephant Pass (Alimankada) saltern on March 29, 2025.

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Mar 28 2025 March 28, 2025 April 6, 2026 NoComment 8:14 pm
Bimal Rathnayake with Anura Kumara Dissanayake

Sri Lanka President pushes for fast-tracked transport and urban development projects

March 28, 2025 - 8:14 pm

A discussion on key infrastructure projects aimed at improving Sri Lanka’s transport and urban development sectors was held today (March 28) at the Presidential Secretariat in Colombo.

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Mar 28 2025 March 28, 2025 April 6, 2026 NoComment 2:52 pm
Prasanna Ranaweera

Court of Appeal to rule on Prasanna Ranaweera’s petition against arrest

March 28, 2025 - 2:52 pm

The Court of Appeal has determined that the order on whether to grant permission to hear the petition filed by former Minister Prasanna Ranaweera, seeking a restraining order against his arrest, will be announced on April 28, 2025.

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Mar 28 2025 March 28, 2025 April 6, 2026 1Comment 12:44 pm
Dr. Bandura Dileepa Witharana

Dr. Bandura Dileepa Witharana resigns as NTC Chairman

March 28, 2025 - 12:44 pm

Dr. Bandura Dileepa Witharana, Chairman of the National Transport Commission (NTC), has resigned from his position.

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Mar 28 2025 March 28, 2025 April 6, 2026 NoComment 11:03 am
Narendra Modi - Prime Minister of India

Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi to visit Sri Lanka from April 4-6

March 28, 2025 - 11:03 am

Indian Prime Minister, Narendra Modi will undertake a State visit to Sri Lanka from April 4 to 6, 2025, at the invitation of the Sri Lankan government, according to a media release by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Foreign Employment, and Tourism.

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Mar 28 2025 March 28, 2025 April 6, 2026 NoComment 8:57 am
27 protesters arrested for defying court order during demonstration outside Sri Lanka's Health Ministry

27 protesters arrested for violating court order in front of Health Ministry

March 28, 2025 - 8:57 am

Police arrested 27 individuals, including members of the Inter-University Students’ Federation (IUSF), for staging a protest in front of the Ministry of Health in violation of a court order.

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Mar 27 2025 March 27, 2025 April 6, 2026 NoComment 9:40 pm
Ceylon Tattoo Convention 2025 concludes successfully at BMICH

Ceylon Tattoo Convention 2025 concludes successfully at BMICH

March 27, 2025 - 9:40 pm

The Ceylon Tattoo Convention 2025, organized by Ayana Events, was successfully held at the BMICH on March 21, 22, and 23, 2025.

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Mar 27 2025 March 27, 2025 April 6, 2026 NoComment 9:05 pm
A restaurant with quality Sri Lankan food

Sri Lanka to launch nationwide restaurants for affordable, quality meals

March 27, 2025 - 9:05 pm

The Sri Lanka government has planned to implement a program to establish new restaurants across the country to ensure food security for the people and provide access to quality and adequate meals at fair prices.

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Mar 27 2025 March 27, 2025 April 6, 2026 NoComment 1:53 pm
Chamara Sampath Dasanayake

Chamara Sampath arrested

March 27, 2025 - 1:53 pm

Parliamentarian Chamara Sampath Dasanayake has been arrested by the Commission to Investigate Allegations of Bribery or Corruption (CIABOC).

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Mar 27 2025 March 27, 2025 April 6, 2026 NoComment 1:07 pm
Namal Rajapaksa

Second High Court Judge recuses from Namal Rajapaksa’s money laundering case

March 27, 2025 - 1:07 pm

The second High Court Judge, Sujeewa Nissanka, appointed to hear the money laundering case against Sri Lanka Podujana Peramuna (SLPP) MP Namal Rajapaksa in connection with the controversial ‘Krrish’ project, has also announced his recusal.

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Mar 27 2025 March 27, 2025 April 6, 2026 NoComment 11:27 am
Namal Rajapaksa

Judge recuses himself from Namal Rajapaksa’s Krrish case

March 27, 2025 - 11:27 am

Colombo High Court Judge Manjula Thilakaratne has recused himself from hearing the money laundering case against Sri Lanka Podujana Peramuna (SLPP) MP Namal Rajapaksa related to the controversial ‘Krrish’ project.

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Mar 27 2025 March 27, 2025 April 6, 2026 NoComment 11:14 am
Sri Lanka police

Former ASP Kulasiri Udugampola acquitted after 20-year legal battle

March 27, 2025 - 11:14 am

The Colombo High Court has acquitted former Assistant Superintendent of Police (ASP) Kulasiri Udugampola, who was accused of compromising national security by revealing confidential information about Army intelligence personnel.

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