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Mar 11 2025 March 11, 2025 April 6, 2026 NoComment 9:31 am
Car emission

Vehicle emission raids begin in Colombo under ‘Clean Sri Lanka’ program

March 11, 2025 - 9:31 am

The Department of Motor Traffic states that, in line with the “Clean Sri Lanka” program, vehicle emission testing raids will be conducted in the Colombo District starting today (March 11).

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Mar 11 2025 March 11, 2025 April 6, 2026 NoComment 8:53 am
Animal census in Sri Lanka

Sri Lanka to conduct animal census to address crop damage

March 11, 2025 - 8:53 am

The Ministry of Agriculture, Livestock, Land and Irrigation has announced an animal census scheduled for March 15, 2025, to assess crop damage caused by various animals, including toque macaques, monkeys, giant squirrels, and peacocks.

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Mar 10 2025 March 10, 2025 April 6, 2026 NoComment 3:02 pm
CID Sri Lanka - Criminal Investigation Department

CID raids Kataragama Basnayake Nilame’s house in search of IGP Deshabandu

March 10, 2025 - 3:02 pm

The ‘Basnayake Nilame’ of the Ruhunu Kataragama Devalaya, Dishan Gunasekara, left the Criminal Investigation Department (CID) after providing a statement for approximately three hours today (March 10).

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Mar 10 2025 March 10, 2025 April 6, 2026 NoComment 1:01 pm
Lotus Tower in Colombo, Sri Lanka

Sri Lanka’s remittance inflows continue to grow in February 2025

March 10, 2025 - 1:01 pm

Sri Lanka saw continued growth in remittances sent home by its citizens working abroad, with US$ 548.1 million received in February 2025.

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Mar 10 2025 March 10, 2025 April 6, 2026 NoComment 12:03 pm
Deshabandu Thennakoon

IGP Deshabandu Tennakoon seeks court order to block arrest

March 10, 2025 - 12:03 pm

Inspector General of Police (IGP) Deshabandu Tennakoon has filed a writ petition with the Court of Appeal, seeking an order to prevent his arrest.

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Mar 10 2025 March 10, 2025 April 6, 2026 NoComment 11:54 am
Chamal Rajapaksa

Chamal Rajapaksa to contest Local Government Elections under SLPP

March 10, 2025 - 11:54 am

Former Speaker of Parliament and former Minister, Chamal Rajapaksa, has officially announced his candidacy for the upcoming Local Government Elections under the Sri Lanka Podujana Peramuna (SLPP) from the Hambantota District.

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Mar 10 2025 March 10, 2025 April 6, 2026 NoComment 11:47 am
Aloe Blacc

Aloe Blacc arrives in Sri Lanka to explore investment opportunities

March 10, 2025 - 11:47 am

American musician and entrepreneur Aloe Blacc arrived in Sri Lanka this morning (March 10) to explore potential investment opportunities, according to a spokesperson for the President’s Media Division (PMD).

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Mar 10 2025 March 10, 2025 April 6, 2026 NoComment 9:18 am
Deputy Minister of Transport and Highways, Dr. Prasanna Gunasena

Sri Lanka’s Central Expressway cost soars due to corruption and delays by previous governments

March 10, 2025 - 9:18 am

The Central Expressway, initially planned for completion 10 years ago at a cost of Rs. 158 billion, will now require Rs. 350 billion due to corruption, fraud, wastage, and delays caused by previous governments in Sri Lanka.

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Mar 10 2025 March 10, 2025 April 6, 2026 NoComment 8:30 am
Deadly crash - accident

Tragic Madampe crash: Three killed, including toddler

March 10, 2025 - 8:30 am

A tragic accident in the Galahitiyawa area of Madampe claimed the lives of three females, including a toddler, when a three-wheeler collided with a bus yesterday evening (March 9).

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Mar 09 2025 March 9, 2025 April 6, 2026 NoComment 1:59 pm
Sunil Watagala

IGP Deshabandu Tennakoon’s assets to be frozen if he evades court – Minister

March 9, 2025 - 1:59 pm

If Inspector General of Police (IGP) Deshabandu Tennakoon continues to avoid court proceedings, his movable and immovable assets will be frozen in accordance with legal provisions, Deputy Minister of Public Security Sunil Watagala said today (March 9).

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Mar 09 2025 March 9, 2025 April 6, 2026 NoComment 10:52 am
180ml alcohol bottle in Sri Lanka

Sri Lanka to introduce low-priced alcohol to curb illicit liquor consumption

March 9, 2025 - 10:52 am

The Excise Department of Sri Lanka has announced plans to introduce a new, affordable alcoholic beverage to reduce the increasing consumption of illicit liquor.

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Mar 09 2025 March 9, 2025 April 6, 2026 NoComment 10:07 am
Oddusuddan Tile Factory in Sri Lanka

Oddusuddan Tile Factory reopens after 35 years

March 9, 2025 - 10:07 am

The long-abandoned Oddusuddan Tile Factory has been successfully revived after 35 years.

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Mar 09 2025 March 9, 2025 April 6, 2026 NoComment 9:43 am
The Elephant Pass Salt Factory in Sri Lanka

Elephant Pass salt factory to be opened to the public on March 26, 2025

March 9, 2025 - 9:43 am

The Elephant Pass Salt Factory, now equipped with modern machinery and facilities, is set to be handed over to the public on March 26, 2025, according to Sri Lanka’s Minister of Industry and Entrepreneurship Development, Sunil Handunnetti.

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Mar 08 2025 March 8, 2025 April 6, 2026 NoComment 8:28 pm
Dr. Harsha de Silva

Sri Lanka’s Public Finance Committee approves excise duty hike on liquor

March 8, 2025 - 8:28 pm

The Committee on Public Finance has approved a proposal by Sri Lanka’s Ministry of Finance to increase the excise duty on liquor.

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Mar 08 2025 March 8, 2025 April 6, 2026 NoComment 7:13 pm
Sri Lankan President Anura Kumara Dissanayake and IMF Managing Director Kristalina Georgieva during their virtual meeting

President Dissanayake holds talks with IMF chief on Sri Lanka’s economic progress

March 8, 2025 - 7:13 pm

Sri Lankan President Anura Kumara Dissanayake held a virtual meeting with IMF Managing Director Kristalina Georgieva on Thursday (March 7) to discuss Sri Lanka’s economic recovery and ongoing reforms under the IMF program.

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Mar 08 2025 March 8, 2025 April 6, 2026 NoComment 2:00 pm
Dr. Janaki D. Jayawardena

Senior Lecturer Dr. Janaki D. Jayawardena dies in tragic accident

March 8, 2025 - 2:00 pm

Dr. Janaki D. Jayawardena, a 59-year-old Senior Lecturer in the Department of History at the University of Colombo, tragically lost her life in a motor accident at her residence on Sumanarama Road, Kohuwala.

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