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Mar 05 2025 March 5, 2025 April 6, 2026 NoComment 12:22 pm
Sri Lanka tourism - Elephants

Sri Lanka to launch pension and welfare scheme for tourism sector

March 5, 2025 - 12:22 pm

A contributory pension scheme and a social welfare program for individuals engaged in Sri Lanka’s tourism sector will be introduced this year, Deputy Minister of Tourism Ruwan Chaminda Ranasinghe announced today (March 5).

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Mar 05 2025 March 5, 2025 April 6, 2026 NoComment 9:47 am
A Sri Lanka Police officer operating a speed gun to monitor vehicle speeds

Sri Lanka Police deploy advanced U.S.-made speed guns to curb road accidents

March 5, 2025 - 9:47 am

To minimize road accidents, the Sri Lanka Police have received modern speed gun devices manufactured in the United States.

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Mar 05 2025 March 5, 2025 April 6, 2026 NoComment 8:58 am
Ministry of Health Sri Lanka

Sri Lanka to mandate health screenings for citizens over 40

March 5, 2025 - 8:58 am

As a people’s government, one of the foremost objectives of the current administration is to ensure that every citizen over the age of 40 in Sri Lanka undergoes medical examinations within a specified time frame

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Mar 04 2025 March 4, 2025 April 6, 2026 NoComment 8:35 pm
Sri Lanka launches largest locally manufactured fishing vessel for Somalia

Sri Lanka launches largest locally manufactured fishing vessel for Somalia

March 4, 2025 - 8:35 pm

Sri Lanka has achieved a major milestone in its industrial sector with the launch of the largest fishing vessel manufactured in the country.

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Mar 04 2025 March 4, 2025 April 6, 2026 NoComment 2:46 pm
Anura Kumara Dissanayake's Election Manifesto for 2024 Presidential Election in Sri Lanka

Sri Lankan Government approves National Policy ‘A Thriving Nation – A Beautiful Life’

March 4, 2025 - 2:46 pm

The Sri Lankan government has officially approved the policy declaration titled “Pohosath Ratak – Lassana Jeewithayak” (A Thriving Nation – A Beautiful Life), aimed at achieving sustainable economic growth.

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Mar 04 2025 March 4, 2025 April 6, 2026 NoComment 1:21 pm
Minister K.D. Lalkantha and Minister Wasantha Samarasinghe

Sri Lanka officials discuss food security ahead of Sinhala and Tamil New Year

March 4, 2025 - 1:21 pm

The Food Policy and Security Committee held its fourth meeting yesterday (March 3) at the Parliament Complex to discuss key policy decisions aimed at ensuring food security in Sri Lanka.

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Mar 04 2025 March 4, 2025 April 6, 2026 NoComment 12:53 pm
Minister Nalinda Jayatissa

Fuel distributors accept new CPC commission formula, talks continue

March 4, 2025 - 12:53 pm

Cabinet Spokesman, Minister Dr. Nalinda Jayatissa, announced that fuel distributors have agreed to the new commission formula introduced by the Ceylon Petroleum Corporation (CPC).

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Mar 04 2025 March 4, 2025 April 6, 2026 NoComment 10:48 am
Peter Breuer

IMF commends Sri Lanka’s economic recovery, stresses need for fiscal discipline

March 4, 2025 - 10:48 am

The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has praised Sri Lanka’s economic recovery, stating that the country has made remarkable progress since the financial crisis.

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Mar 04 2025 March 4, 2025 April 6, 2026 NoComment 9:23 am
Police station in Weligama, Sri Lanka

Warrant issued for arrest of Weligama Police OIC over fatal shooting

March 4, 2025 - 9:23 am

Weligama Acting Police Officer-in-Charge (OIC) Upul Kumara has been issued an arrest warrant by the Acting Magistrate of Matara, Attorney-at-Law Upali Ranasinghe, ordering his arrest and presentation before the court.

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Mar 04 2025 March 4, 2025 April 6, 2026 NoComment 8:30 am
Police officers arresting a suspect on the street

Police Constable arrested over Middeniya triple murder

March 4, 2025 - 8:30 am

A police constable attached to the Weeraketiya Police Station has been arrested in connection with the Middeniya triple murder.

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Mar 03 2025 March 3, 2025 April 6, 2026 NoComment 9:16 pm
Kusum Sadanayake

Fuel distributors urged to resume operations amid talks with CPC

March 3, 2025 - 9:16 pm

The Vice Chairman of the Fuel Distributors’ Association, Kusum Sadanayake, stated that all fuel distributors have been advised to resume placing fuel orders as soon as possible.

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Mar 03 2025 March 3, 2025 April 6, 2026 NoComment 1:33 pm
Election Commission of Sri Lanka

Nominations for 2025 Local Government Elections open March 17, 2025

March 3, 2025 - 1:33 pm

The Election Commission of Sri Lanka has announced that nominations for the 2025 Local Government Elections will be accepted from March 17 to March 20, 2025, with the deadline set for 12:00 noon on March 20, 2025.

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Mar 03 2025 March 3, 2025 April 6, 2026 NoComment 11:10 am
Jamuni Kamantha Thushara, Chairman of the Citizen's Movement Against Fraud, Corruption, and Waste

CID complaint demands probe into fuel distributors’ Rs. 37 Billion scam

March 3, 2025 - 11:10 am

The Citizen’s Movement Against Fraud, Corruption, and Waste has filed a complaint with the Criminal Investigation Department (CID), requesting an immediate investigation into fuel distributors who have illegally collected commission money by exploiting the public.

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Mar 03 2025 March 3, 2025 April 6, 2026 NoComment 9:12 am
Fuel bowsers in Sri Lanka

Fuel distribution smooth as CPC ensures adequate stocks until August 2025

March 3, 2025 - 9:12 am

It is reported that a sufficient number of fuel bowsers arrived at the Kolonnawa Storage Terminal today (March 3) to collect fuel.

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Mar 03 2025 March 3, 2025 April 6, 2026 1Comment 8:31 am
Sri Lankan President Anura Kumara Dissanayake meeting Buddhist monks in Kandy to discuss the Sacred Tooth Relic exposition

Sri Lanka to hold Sacred Tooth Relic exposition after 16 years

March 3, 2025 - 8:31 am

In response to a request by Sri Lankan President Anura Kumara Dissanayake, it has been decided to hold a special exposition of the Sacred Tooth Relic for the general public from April 18 to 27, 2025.

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Mar 02 2025 March 2, 2025 April 6, 2026 NoComment 10:49 am
Handcuffs - Arrest by Police

Two retired soldiers arrested over journalist Keith Noyahr’s abduction

March 2, 2025 - 10:49 am

Two suspects have been arrested in connection with the abduction and severe assault of Sri Lankan journalist Keith Noyahr.

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