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Jan 27 2025 January 27, 2025 April 6, 2026 NoComment 10:47 am
Yoshitha Rajapaksa arrives at court escorted by prison officials

Yoshitha Rajapaksa granted bail

January 27, 2025 - 10:47 am

Yoshitha Rajapaksa was released on bail by the Colombo Magistrate’s Court today (January 27).

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Jan 27 2025 January 27, 2025 April 6, 2026 NoComment 10:40 am
SriLankan Airlines plane

Sri Lanka’s aviation industry sees rapid growth in 2024

January 27, 2025 - 10:40 am

Sri Lanka’s airports recorded significant growth in 2024, with a notable increase in passenger, aircraft, and cargo movements.

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Jan 27 2025 January 27, 2025 April 6, 2026 NoComment 10:35 am
Yoshitha Rajapaksa arrives at court escorted by prison officials

Yoshitha Rajapaksa presented in court for the second time after arrest

January 27, 2025 - 10:35 am

Yoshitha Rajapaksa, who had been remanded in custody, was produced before the Colombo Magistrate’s Court this morning (January 27).

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Jan 27 2025 January 27, 2025 April 6, 2026 NoComment 9:57 am
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Police clarify arrest procedures for Yoshitha Rajapaksa amid criticism

January 27, 2025 - 9:57 am

Police Media Spokesman SSP Buddhika Manatunga clarified that it is not mandatory to handcuff every suspect taken into custody.

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Jan 27 2025 January 27, 2025 April 6, 2026 NoComment 9:13 am
Imported vehicles are parked at a port

Sri Lanka to resume vehicle imports after 3-year ban starting February 2025

January 27, 2025 - 9:13 am

Sri Lankan President Anura Kumara Dissanayake stated that the prices of vehicles imported in February 2025 are expected to increase “slightly.”

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Jan 26 2025 January 26, 2025 April 6, 2026 NoComment 7:46 pm
Sri Lankan President Anura Kumara Dissanayake at the Anuradhapura District Development Committee meeting

Sri Lanka President announces salary hike and pension reforms for public sector

January 26, 2025 - 7:46 pm

The President of Sri Lanka revealed that proposals for a fair increase in the basic salary of public servants, as well as to eliminate pension disparities within three years, will be presented in the upcoming budget.

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Jan 26 2025 January 26, 2025 April 6, 2026 NoComment 6:57 pm
Sri Lankan President Anura Kumara Dissanayake with Minister Wasantha Samarasinghe at the Anuradhapura District Development Committee meeting

Sri Lanka President outlines major reforms to boost public service efficiency

January 26, 2025 - 6:57 pm

The Sri Lankan government aims to improve public service, recognizing it as a fundamental right of citizens and emphasizing it as a core responsibility of public officials.

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Jan 26 2025 January 26, 2025 April 6, 2026 NoComment 12:51 pm
Eagle’s Viewpoint in Shanthipura, the highest village in Nuwara Eliya, Sri Lanka

Sri Lanka Air Force opens ‘Eagle’s Viewpoint’ to tourists in Shanthipura

January 26, 2025 - 12:51 pm

The Sri Lanka Air Force (SLAF) has opened the ‘Eagle’s Viewpoint’ to the public in Shanthipura, Nuwara Eliya, Sri Lanka’s highest elevated village at 6,182 feet above sea level.

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Jan 26 2025 January 26, 2025 April 6, 2026 1Comment 10:06 am
Sri Lankan President Anura Kumara Dissanayake

Sri Lanka President directs ministers to respond to public calls

January 26, 2025 - 10:06 am

Sri Lankan President Anura Kumara Dissanayake has instructed all ministers and members of parliament to respond to phone calls whenever possible.

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Jan 25 2025 January 25, 2025 April 6, 2026 NoComment 6:17 pm
Yoshitha Rajapaksa

Yoshitha Rajapaksa remanded until January 27, 2025

January 25, 2025 - 6:17 pm

Yoshitha Rajapaksa has been remanded until January 27, 2025, after being produced before the Colombo Additional Magistrate today (January 25).

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Jan 25 2025 January 25, 2025 April 6, 2026 NoComment 3:00 pm
President's fund Sri Lanka

President’s Fund to expand services nationwide starting February 7, 2025

January 25, 2025 - 3:00 pm

The President’s Fund of Sri Lanka is set to launch a new initiative to deliver services at the regional level through the offices of the Divisional Secretaries.

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Jan 25 2025 January 25, 2025 April 6, 2026 NoComment 2:15 pm
Yoshitha Rajapaksa

Yoshitha Rajapaksa brought to CID following arrest

January 25, 2025 - 2:15 pm

Yoshitha Rajapaksa, the second son of former Sri Lankan President Mahinda Rajapaksa, was brought to the Criminal Investigation Department (CID) a short while ago.

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Jan 25 2025 January 25, 2025 April 6, 2026 2Comments 10:32 am
Yoshitha Rajapaksa

Yoshitha Rajapaksa arrested for money laundering

January 25, 2025 - 10:32 am

Yoshitha Rajapaksa, the son of former Sri Lankan President Mahinda Rajapaksa, was arrested by the Criminal Investigation Department (CID) this morning (January 25) in the Beliatta area.

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Jan 25 2025 January 25, 2025 April 6, 2026 NoComment 10:07 am
Awareness program held to introduce e-NIC in Sri Lanka

Awareness program held to introduce e-NIC in Sri Lanka

January 25, 2025 - 10:07 am

An awareness program to introduce the process and discuss issues related to the Electronic National Identity Card (e-NIC) in Sri Lanka was held yesterday (January 24).

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Jan 24 2025 January 24, 2025 April 6, 2026 NoComment 6:09 pm
Bisadi Yevinya, the top scorer of the 2024 Scholarship Examination, honored by the Principal of Royal College, Horana

Bisadi Yevinya tops 2024 scholarship exam with 188 marks

January 24, 2025 - 6:09 pm

The student who scored the highest marks in the 2024 Scholarship Examination has obtained 188 marks, according to the Commissioner General of Examinations, Amith Jayasundara.

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Jan 24 2025 January 24, 2025 April 6, 2026 NoComment 5:41 pm
Gautam Adani - Adani Group India

Sri Lanka reviews Adani power project amid bribery allegations

January 24, 2025 - 5:41 pm

Sri Lanka is reevaluating a $440 million power purchase agreement with India’s Adani Group following allegations of bribery leveled against the conglomerate by U.S. authorities.

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