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Jan 01 2025 January 1, 2025 April 6, 2026 NoComment 7:30 pm
Department of Examinations - Sri Lanka

Sri Lanka Exams Department issues final decision on 2024 Scholarship exam paper leak

January 1, 2025 - 7:30 pm

The Commissioner General of Examinations, Amith Jayasundara, has announced that free marks will be awarded to all students for three questions in the 2024 Grade 05 Scholarship Examination that were leaked prior to the exam.

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Jan 01 2025 January 1, 2025 April 6, 2026 NoComment 5:30 pm
Namal Kumara

Social activist Namal Kumara remanded until January 15, 2025

January 1, 2025 - 5:30 pm

Social activist Namal Kumara, who was arrested today (January 1) at noon by the Colombo Crime Division (CCD), has been remanded until January 15, 2025.

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Jan 01 2025 January 1, 2025 April 6, 2026 NoComment 11:51 am
Sri Lanka President launches "Clean Sri Lanka" program

Sri Lanka President launches “Clean Sri Lanka” program to transform the nation

January 1, 2025 - 11:51 am

Sri Lankan President Anura Kumara Dissanayake launched the “Clean Sri Lanka” program this morning (January 1) at the Presidential Secretariat in Colombo.

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Jan 01 2025 January 1, 2025 April 6, 2026 NoComment 7:34 am
Sri Lankan Prime Minister Dr. Harini Amarasuriya

Prime Minister Harini Amarasuriya’s New Year message for 2025

January 1, 2025 - 7:34 am

Sri Lankan Prime Minister Dr. Harini Amarasuriya reflected on the transformative journey of the past year, where citizens embraced change, unity, and a people-centered political culture.

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Jan 01 2025 January 1, 2025 April 6, 2026 NoComment 7:23 am
Sri Lankan President Anura Kumara Dissanayake's speech

President Anura Kumara Dissanayake’s New Year message for 2025

January 1, 2025 - 7:23 am

Sri Lankan President Anura Kumara Dissanayake, in his New Year message, described 2025 as the dawn of a transformative era.

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Dec 31 2024 December 31, 2024 April 6, 2026 NoComment 6:27 pm
MP Wijesiri Basnayake faces heated situation during factory visit in Bingiriya

Two suspects remanded over incident involving NPP MPs at Bingiriya factory

December 31, 2024 - 6:27 pm

Two suspects arrested in connection with an incident involving two National People’s Power (NPP) parliamentarians at the Bingiriya factory premises yesterday (December 30) have been remanded.

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Dec 31 2024 December 31, 2024 April 6, 2026 NoComment 6:24 pm
Lotus Tower in Colombo, Sri Lanka

Sri Lanka sets record with 312,836 migrants abroad for employment in 2024

December 31, 2024 - 6:24 pm

2024 marks a historic milestone for Sri Lanka, with 312,836 individuals migrating abroad for employment, the highest annual figure ever recorded.

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Dec 31 2024 December 31, 2024 April 6, 2026 NoComment 11:15 am
Court decision

Supreme Court declares free marks decision unlawful in grade 5 exam controversy

December 31, 2024 - 11:15 am

The Supreme Court of Sri Lanka has ruled that the decision to award free marks for three leaked questions in the 2024 Grade 5 Scholarship Examination violated the fundamental rights of students.

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Dec 31 2024 December 31, 2024 April 6, 2026 NoComment 9:12 am
MP Wijesiri Basnayake faces heated situation during factory visit in Bingiriya

MP Wijesiri Basnayake faces heated situation during factory visit in Bingiriya

December 31, 2024 - 9:12 am

During a visit to a garment factory in the Bingiriya area of Kurunegala yesterday (December 30), Member of Parliament (MP) Wijesiri Basnayake of the National People’s Power (NPP) encountered a heated situation.

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Dec 31 2024 December 31, 2024 April 6, 2026 NoComment 8:10 am
Sri Lankan President Anura Kumara Dissanayake in a discussion

President orders crackdown on prison drug rings and underworld ties

December 31, 2024 - 8:10 am

Sri Lankan President Anura Kumara Dissanayake has directed officials to take immediate measures to suppress drug trafficking and underworld activities operating within the prison system.

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Dec 31 2024 December 31, 2024 April 6, 2026 NoComment 8:01 am
Sri Lankan President Anura Kumara Dissanayake in a discussion

Sri Lanka President pushes ‘Clean Sri Lanka’ to boost tourism

December 31, 2024 - 8:01 am

Sri Lankan President Anura Kumara Dissanayake has instructed officials to promptly implement the necessary plans to position Sri Lanka as an attractive tourist destination.

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Dec 30 2024 December 30, 2024 April 6, 2026 2Comments 1:27 pm
Major General Lasantha Rodrigo with Secretary to the President, Dr. Nandika Sanath Kumanayake

Sri Lanka appoints new Army and Navy commanders

December 30, 2024 - 1:27 pm

The new Army Commander and Navy Commander have been appointed by Sri Lankan President Anura Kumara Dissanayake.

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Dec 30 2024 December 30, 2024 April 6, 2026 1Comment 12:39 pm
Sri Lankan flag waving over the Colombo city skyline, symbolizing the Clean Sri Lanka initiative

Sri Lanka launches ‘Clean Sri Lanka’ initiative to transform the nation starting 2025

December 30, 2024 - 12:39 pm

The “Clean Sri Lanka” program, aimed at transforming every sector in the country, is set to be implemented by the government of Sri Lanka starting January 1, 2025.

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Dec 30 2024 December 30, 2024 April 6, 2026 NoComment 9:58 am
Lotus Tower in Colombo, Sri Lanka

Sri Lanka’s economy shows strong recovery with positive economic indicators

December 30, 2024 - 9:58 am

Sri Lanka’s economy is showing signs of recovery, with key economic indicators reflecting positive momentum as the country moves toward stabilization.

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Dec 30 2024 December 30, 2024 April 6, 2026 NoComment 9:32 am
Dead body legs

Three dead in Mampuriya construction site electrocution

December 30, 2024 - 9:32 am

Three individuals died of electrocution yesterday (December 29) in the Norochcholai Mampuriya area.

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Dec 29 2024 December 29, 2024 April 6, 2026 NoComment 3:45 pm
Court decision

Ex-Minister’s brother Thisara Iroshana Nanayakkara remanded over Rs. 3 Million job fraud

December 29, 2024 - 3:45 pm

Thisara Iroshana Nanayakkara, the brother of former Foreign Employment Minister Manusha Nanayakkara, has been remanded until January 6, 2025, following his appearance before the Gampaha Magistrate’s Court.

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