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Feb 10 2025 February 10, 2025 April 6, 2026 1Comment 6:45 am
Four people have died in a collision between two passenger buses in the Thorayaya area of Kurunegala, Sri Lanka

Four killed, 20 injured in Kurunegala bus collision

February 10, 2025 - 6:45 am

Four people have died in a collision between two passenger buses in the Thorayaya area of Kurunegala early this morning (February 10).

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Feb 09 2025 February 9, 2025 April 6, 2026 NoComment 12:00 pm
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Nationwide power outage hits Sri Lanka, restoration underway

February 9, 2025 - 12:00 pm

A sudden power outage has affected the entire country of Sri Lanka.

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Feb 09 2025 February 9, 2025 April 6, 2026 NoComment 9:30 am
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School teacher and wife arrested for abducting deputy principal

February 9, 2025 - 9:30 am

A school teacher and his wife have been arrested for abducting and assaulting the deputy principal of the same school in Biyagama.

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Feb 09 2025 February 9, 2025 April 6, 2026 NoComment 9:15 am
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Sri Lanka to launch electronic payment system for public transport

February 9, 2025 - 9:15 am

The National Transport Commission states that an electronic payment system will be introduced for public transportation in Sri Lanka.

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Feb 08 2025 February 8, 2025 April 6, 2026 NoComment 11:28 am
Indian High Commissioner Santosh Jha in discussion with Sri Lanka’s Defence Secretary, Air Vice Marshal Sampath Thuyacontha (Retd)

India reaffirms defence support in talks with Sri Lanka’s Defence Secretary

February 8, 2025 - 11:28 am

The Indian High Commissioner to Sri Lanka, Santosh Jha, met Sri Lanka’s Defence Secretary, Air Vice Marshal Sampath Thuyacontha (Retd), at the Defence Ministry in Sri Jayawardenepura Kotte yesterday (February 7).

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Feb 08 2025 February 8, 2025 April 6, 2026 NoComment 8:20 am
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Sri Lanka Police senior officers, including STF chief, transferred

February 8, 2025 - 8:20 am

Several Senior Deputy Inspectors General (SDIGs) and Deputy Inspectors General (DIGs) of the Sri Lanka Police have been transferred with the approval of the National Police Commission, effective February 12, 2025.

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Feb 07 2025 February 7, 2025 April 6, 2026 NoComment 8:47 pm
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Fire erupts again at Krrish tower in Colombo for second consecutive day

February 7, 2025 - 8:47 pm

A fire has erupted once again for the second consecutive day at the under-construction 60-storey “Krrish” building in Colombo Fort today (February 7).

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Feb 07 2025 February 7, 2025 April 6, 2026 NoComment 12:55 pm
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Sri Lanka launches GovPay: A digital payment platform for government services

February 7, 2025 - 12:55 pm

The Sri Lankan government officially launched the GovPay facility today, February 7, 2025, to simplify and enhance digital payments for government services.

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Feb 07 2025 February 7, 2025 April 6, 2026 NoComment 12:38 pm
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Three notorious Sri Lankan criminals repatriated from Dubai

February 7, 2025 - 12:38 pm

Three notorious criminals, including a former police Sub-Inspector (SI), who were wanted by Sri Lankan authorities and listed on Interpol’s Red Notice, were repatriated to Sri Lanka from Dubai this morning (February 7).

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Feb 07 2025 February 7, 2025 April 6, 2026 NoComment 12:30 pm
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Sri Lanka increases salt prices, extends imports until February 28, 2025

February 7, 2025 - 12:30 pm

The Chairman of Lanka Salt Ltd., D. Nandanathilaka, stated that a decision had been made to increase salt prices, considering the cost of imported salt from India.

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Feb 07 2025 February 7, 2025 April 6, 2026 NoComment 8:00 am
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Sri Lanka to launch three new digital services today

February 7, 2025 - 8:00 am

Taking a significant step toward a digital society, three new digital initiatives will be introduced today (February 7) at the Presidential Secretariat in Colombo under the leadership of Sri Lankan President Anura Kumara Dissanayake.

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Feb 06 2025 February 6, 2025 April 6, 2026 1Comment 8:22 pm
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Fire erupts at ‘Krrish’ building in Colombo

February 6, 2025 - 8:22 pm

A fire has broken out in the under-construction 60-storey “Krrish” building located in Colombo Fort.

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Feb 06 2025 February 6, 2025 April 6, 2026 NoComment 8:05 pm
Sri Lanka President Anura Kumara Dissanayake with IMF Delegation

Sri Lanka President, IMF discuss EFF progress – $333 Million fourth tranche expected

February 6, 2025 - 8:05 pm

A comprehensive discussion on the progress of the Extended Fund Facility (EFF) agreement with the International Monetary Fund (IMF) took place today (February 6) at the Presidential Secretariat in Colombo.

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Feb 06 2025 February 6, 2025 April 6, 2026 NoComment 7:32 pm
Parliament of Sri Lanka

Sri Lanka Governmet paid Rs. 1.22 Billion to 43 MPs as compensation for Aragalaya damages

February 6, 2025 - 7:32 pm

The Sri Lankan government disclosed today (February 6) that 43 Members of Parliament (MPs) received compensation for damage to their homes during the Aragalaya period in 2022.

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Feb 06 2025 February 6, 2025 April 6, 2026 NoComment 3:59 pm
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Daughter of Lasantha Wickrematunge calls for impeachment of Attorney General

February 6, 2025 - 3:59 pm

Ahimsa Wickrematunge, daughter of slain journalist Lasantha Wickrematunge, addressed a letter to Sri Lankan Prime Minister Dr. Harini Amarasuriya, urging the impeachment of Attorney General Parinda Ranasinghe for his decision to discharge three suspects in her father’s assassination case.

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Feb 06 2025 February 6, 2025 April 6, 2026 NoComment 2:58 pm
Tri-Forces and CSD lead Beira Lake clean-up under 'Clean Sri Lanka' initiative

Tri-Forces and CSD lead Beira Lake clean-up under ‘Clean Sri Lanka’ initiative

February 6, 2025 - 2:58 pm

The Tri-Forces and the Civil Security Department (CSD) conducted a clean-up drive this morning (February 6) at Beira Lake and its surroundings as part of the government’s ongoing ‘Clean Sri Lanka’ initiative.

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