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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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Jan 29 2025 January 29, 2025 April 6, 2026 NoComment 3:59 pm
Ministry of Defence logo in Sri Lanka

Sri Lanka discontinues Chief of Defence Staff position

January 29, 2025 - 3:59 pm

The Sri Lankan government has decided to discontinue the position of Chief of Defence Staff (CDS).

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Jan 29 2025 January 29, 2025 April 6, 2026 1Comment 1:24 pm
Ramal Siriwardena

Ramal Siriwardena Resigns as SLTB Chairman

January 29, 2025 - 1:24 pm

The Chairman of the Sri Lanka Transport Board (SLTB), Ramal Siriwardena, has resigned from his position.

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Jan 29 2025 January 29, 2025 April 6, 2026 1Comment 12:35 pm
Lady Ridgeway hospital is one of Sri Lanka's biggest healthcare facilities for children

President’s Fund to reward hospital staff for after-hours surgeries

January 29, 2025 - 12:35 pm

The President’s Fund has decided to provide an incentive for staff attending surgeries performed after duty hours in government hospitals in Sri Lanka.

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Jan 29 2025 January 29, 2025 April 6, 2026 NoComment 12:11 pm
Department of Examinations - Sri Lanka

G.C.E. O/L 2024 (2025) Exam Timetable Released

January 29, 2025 - 12:11 pm

The Department of Examinations has published the timetable for the G.C.E. Ordinary Level (O/L) Examination 2024 (2025).

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Jan 29 2025 January 29, 2025 April 6, 2026 NoComment 9:42 am
Lotus Tower in Colombo, Sri Lanka

Sri Lanka’s Central Bank foresees deeper deflation ahead

January 29, 2025 - 9:42 am

The Central Bank of Sri Lanka states that the revision of electricity tariffs in January 2025, which was lower than expected, will lead to deeper deflation in the upcoming period compared to previously projected amounts.

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Jan 29 2025 January 29, 2025 April 6, 2026 NoComment 9:07 am
Industry Minister conducts boat tour of Nilwala River to address key issues

Industry Minister conducts boat tour of Nilwala River to address key issues

January 29, 2025 - 9:07 am

A boat inspection tour of the Nilwala River was conducted yesterday (January 28) to address its conservation and development while seeking urgent solutions to the recurring flooding in surrounding areas.

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Jan 28 2025 January 28, 2025 April 6, 2026 NoComment 4:30 pm
Namal Rajapaksa

Namal Rajapaksa indicted for misappropriating Rs. 70 Million in Krrish deal

January 28, 2025 - 4:30 pm

The Attorney General has filed indictments against parliamentarian Namal Rajapaksa, accusing him of criminal misappropriation of Rs. 70 million related to the controversial Krrish deal.

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Jan 28 2025 January 28, 2025 April 6, 2026 NoComment 2:54 pm
Johann Peries

Johann Peries becomes first Sri Lankan to summit Mount Vinson in Antarctica

January 28, 2025 - 2:54 pm

Johann Peries has achieved another historic milestone by reaching the summit of Mount Vinson, the highest mountain in Antarctica, standing at 4,892 meters.

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Jan 28 2025 January 28, 2025 April 6, 2026 NoComment 11:27 am
Sri Lankan President Anura Kumara Dissanayake presenting WCO merit certificates to Customs officers

Sri Lanka President calls for reforms as customs targets LKR 2,550 Billion

January 28, 2025 - 11:27 am

Sri Lankan President Anura Kumara Dissanayake emphasized the government’s commitment to advancing Sri Lanka and improving citizens’ quality of life.

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Jan 28 2025 January 28, 2025 April 6, 2026 NoComment 9:24 am
Telecommunications Regulatory Commission of Sri Lanka - TRCSL

TRCSL mandates registration of RF-emitting devices, including IMEI-enabled devices

January 28, 2025 - 9:24 am

The Telecommunications Regulatory Commission of Sri Lanka (TRCSL) has announced that starting today (January 28), all radio frequency (RF)-emitting devices must be registered with the commission to operate legally.

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Jan 27 2025 January 27, 2025 April 6, 2026 NoComment 8:01 pm
Vehicles including cars parked at Hambantota port in Sri Lanka

Sri Lanka President issues extraordinary gazette on vehicle imports

January 27, 2025 - 8:01 pm

An Extraordinary Gazette has been issued today (January 27) regarding the import of vehicles to Sri Lanka.

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Jan 27 2025 January 27, 2025 April 6, 2026 NoComment 7:12 pm
Minister Sunil Handunnetti and Sri Lankan President Anura Kumara Dissanayake

Sri Lanka targets $36 Billion in export revenue by 2030 under new national policy

January 27, 2025 - 7:12 pm

Sri Lankan President Anura Kumara Dissanayake has set an ambitious target to increase the nation’s export revenue to USD 36 billion by 2030, in line with the government’s “A Thriving Nation – A Beautiful Life” policy.

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Jan 27 2025 January 27, 2025 April 6, 2026 NoComment 6:44 pm
Sri Lanka Air Force

Air Vice Marshal Vasu Bandu Edirisinghe appointed new SLAF commander

January 27, 2025 - 6:44 pm

Air Vice Marshal Vasu Bandu Edirisinghe has been appointed as the new Commander of the Sri Lanka Air Force (SLAF), effective January 29, 2025.

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Jan 27 2025 January 27, 2025 April 6, 2026 NoComment 4:02 pm
Piyankara Jayaratne

Ex-Minister Piyankara Jayaratne faces three corruption cases filed by CIABOC

January 27, 2025 - 4:02 pm

Three cases have been filed by the Commission to Investigate Allegations of Bribery or Corruption (CIABOC) against former Minister of Civil Aviation Piyankara Jayaratne.

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Jan 27 2025 January 27, 2025 April 6, 2026 NoComment 1:18 pm
Sri Lankan President Anura Kumara Dissanayake addressing a crowd at the Thambuththegama market grounds

2,300 centers to be set up for Sri Lanka’s e-NIC information collection

January 27, 2025 - 1:18 pm

2,300 centers will be established across Sri Lanka to collect the necessary information for the Electronic National Identity Card (e-NIC).

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