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Jan 31 2025 January 31, 2025 April 6, 2026 NoComment 11:15 am
Sri Lanka's Ishadi Amanda secures First Runner-Up title at 40th Mrs. World Pageant

Sri Lanka’s Ishadi Amanda secures First Runner-Up title at 40th Mrs. World Pageant

January 31, 2025 - 11:15 am

Sri Lanka’s Ishadi Amanda made history as the first runner-up at the 40th Mrs. World pageant, held in Las Vegas, USA.

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Jan 31 2025 January 31, 2025 April 6, 2026 NoComment 8:34 am
Sri Lanka Customs

Sri Lanka Customs launches 4-day drive to clear container backlog

January 31, 2025 - 8:34 am

Sri Lanka Customs has announced the launch of a four-day operation to clear the backlog of containers at Colombo Port.

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Jan 31 2025 January 31, 2025 April 6, 2026 NoComment 7:34 am
Gun shooting

Three shot dead in Hiniduma, Galle

January 31, 2025 - 7:34 am

Three people were shot dead in the Mahabodhiwatta area of Hiniduma, Galle.

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Jan 30 2025 January 30, 2025 April 6, 2026 2Comments 7:19 pm
Western Province Governor Hanif Yusoof

Governor Hanif Yusoof files CID complaint against ‘Baseless’ allegations

January 30, 2025 - 7:19 pm

Western Province Governor Hanif Yusoof has filed a complaint with the Criminal Investigation Department (CID) regarding allegations against him concerning the unauthorized release of containers from the Colombo Port without inspection.

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Jan 30 2025 January 30, 2025 April 6, 2026 NoComment 2:14 pm
Sri Lanka government state logo

Sri Lanka’s 77th Independence Day celebrations open to public

January 30, 2025 - 2:14 pm

The Sri Lankan government has decided to open the 77th Independence Day celebrations to the public, allowing greater participation, Minister of Public Administration, Provincial Councils, and Local Government, Dr. A.H.M.H. Abayarathna, announced today (January 30).

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Jan 30 2025 January 30, 2025 April 6, 2026 NoComment 1:55 pm
Handcuffs - Arrest by Police

Former Public Administration Secretary Priyantha Mayadunne arrested

January 30, 2025 - 1:55 pm

Former Secretary to the Ministry of Public Administration, Priyantha Mayadunne, has been arrested by the Criminal Investigation Department (CID) today (January 30) over alleged financial misappropriation.

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Jan 30 2025 January 30, 2025 April 6, 2026 NoComment 11:58 am
Sri Lankan Prime Minister Dr. Harini Amarasuriya stresses humanitarian focus in "Clean Sri Lanka" program

Sri Lankan Prime Minister stresses humanitarian focus in “Clean Sri Lanka” program

January 30, 2025 - 11:58 am

Sri Lankan Prime Minister Dr. Harini Amarasuriya emphasized the humanitarian objectives at the heart of the “Clean Sri Lanka” program, calling for a transformative shift in public attitudes and behavior.

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Jan 30 2025 January 30, 2025 April 6, 2026 NoComment 11:33 am
Industry Minister Sunil Handunnetti reviews Lanka Mineral Sands factory operations in Pulmoddai

Industry Minister Handunnetti reviews Lanka Mineral Sands factory operations

January 30, 2025 - 11:33 am

Minister of Industry and Entrepreneurship Development, Sunil Handunnetti, participated in an inspection of the Lanka Mineral Sands Limited (LMSL) factory in Pulmoddai on January 29, 2025.

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Jan 30 2025 January 30, 2025 April 6, 2026 NoComment 10:46 am
American Airlines jet collides with helicopter near Washington's Reagan Airport

American Airlines jet collides with helicopter near Washington’s Reagan Airport

January 30, 2025 - 10:46 am

A passenger jet and a U.S. Army helicopter collided in midair and crashed into the Potomac River near Washington’s Reagan National Airport on Wednesday night.

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Jan 30 2025 January 30, 2025 April 6, 2026 NoComment 9:54 am
Marc-André Franche - United Nations Resident Coordinator in Sri Lanka

UN offers support for Sri Lanka’s asset search and anti-corruption efforts

January 30, 2025 - 9:54 am

The United Nations has stated that its agencies are ready to cooperate in locating hidden assets that the Sri Lankan government hopes to find.

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Jan 30 2025 January 30, 2025 April 6, 2026 NoComment 9:06 am
Sri Lankan President Anura Kumara Dissanayake

Sri Lanka President announces record Rs. 1.35 Trillion for capital investment in 2025 budget

January 30, 2025 - 9:06 am

Sri Lankan President Anura Kumara Dissanayake announced that the upcoming budget is expected to allocate Rs. 1.35 trillion for government capital investment expenditure, marking the highest capital expenditure by any government in recent times.

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Jan 30 2025 January 30, 2025 April 6, 2026 NoComment 8:41 am
Gun shooting

Shooting attempt fails due to gun malfunction in Maha Induruwa

January 30, 2025 - 8:41 am

A shooting incident has been reported in the Maha Induruwa area within the Kosgoda Police Division.

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Jan 29 2025 January 29, 2025 April 6, 2026 NoComment 10:45 pm
Mavai Senathirajah

Mavai Senathirajah passes away

January 29, 2025 - 10:45 pm

Former Member of Parliament from Ilankai Tamil Arasu Kachchi (ITAK), Mavai Senathirajah, passed away a short while ago at the age of 82.

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Jan 29 2025 January 29, 2025 April 6, 2026 1Comment 8:02 pm
Secretary of Defence, Air Vice Marshal Sampath Thuyacontha (Retd)

Sri Lanka’s Defence Ministry clarifies incident injuring Indian fishermen

January 29, 2025 - 8:02 pm

Two Indian fishermen were injured due to the accidental discharge of a firearm by a Sri Lanka Navy personnel while they aggressively attempted to seize weapons and defied lawful orders during their apprehension on January 27, 2025.

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Jan 29 2025 January 29, 2025 April 6, 2026 NoComment 7:44 pm
The Collective for Social Media Declaration (CSMD)

CSMD demands transparency on Digital Laws, e-NIC, and China media deals

January 29, 2025 - 7:44 pm

The Collective for Social Media Declaration (CSMD) has sent a letter to President Anura Kumara Dissanayake, raising concerns over the lack of transparency in key policy reforms and digital projects in Sri Lanka.

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Jan 29 2025 January 29, 2025 April 6, 2026 NoComment 4:10 pm
MP Ramanathan Archchuna arrested

MP Ramanathan Archchuna arrested

January 29, 2025 - 4:10 pm

Jaffna District MP Dr. Ramanathan Archchuna was arrested this afternoon (January 29) by the police in Jaffna for allegedly obstructing police duties in Anuradhapura.

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