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Dec 22 2024 December 22, 2024 April 6, 2026 NoComment 7:26 pm
Sri Lanka Prime Minister Harini Amarasuriya meeting ADB Sri Lanka Country Director Takafumi Kadono

Sri Lanka PM and ADB Country Director focus on education development

December 22, 2024 - 7:26 pm

Prime Minister of Sri Lanka, Dr. Harini Amarasuriya met with Mr. Takafumi Kadono, the Country Director of the Asian Development Bank (ADB) Sri Lanka Resident Mission, at her office today (December 22).

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Dec 22 2024 December 22, 2024 April 6, 2026 NoComment 3:00 pm
Passing Out Parade (POP) of the Sri Lanka Military Academy (SLMA) held on December 21, 2024, in Diyatalawa

Nation’s greatest asset is its people: Sri Lanka Defence Deputy Minister

December 22, 2024 - 3:00 pm

Sri Lanka’s Deputy Minister of Defence, Major General Aruna Jayasekara (Retd), emphasized that the greatest asset of a country is its people and stressed the importance of prioritizing their protection.

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Dec 21 2024 December 21, 2024 April 6, 2026 NoComment 6:00 pm
Lotus Tower in Colombo, Sri Lanka

Sri Lanka Exits Default: A New Chapter in Economic Recovery

December 21, 2024 - 6:00 pm

Sri Lanka officially exited sovereign default on December 20, 2024, signaling a significant turning point in its economic recovery.

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Dec 21 2024 December 21, 2024 April 6, 2026 NoComment 11:55 am
Three dead, 46 injured as bus overturns on Hatton-Kandy main road

Three dead, 46 injured as bus overturns on Hatton-Kandy road

December 21, 2024 - 11:55 am

Three people have died, and at least 46 others were injured in an accident that occurred this morning (December 21) when a bus veered off the Hatton-Kandy main road.

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Dec 21 2024 December 21, 2024 April 6, 2026 NoComment 9:06 am
Fitch ratings

Sri Lanka exits ‘Restricted Default’ rating and earns ‘CCC+’ from Fitch Ratings

December 21, 2024 - 9:06 am

Fitch Ratings has upgraded Sri Lanka’s Long-Term Foreign-Currency Issuer Default Rating (IDR) to ‘CCC+’ from ‘RD’ (Restricted Default).

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Dec 20 2024 December 20, 2024 April 6, 2026 NoComment 3:00 pm
Court decision

‘Kudu Salindu’ granted bail by Panadura Magistrate’s Court

December 20, 2024 - 3:00 pm

Salindu Malshitha Gunaratne, alias ‘Kudu Salindu,’ a notorious drug kingpin and underworld figure, was granted bail by the Panadura Magistrate’s Court today (December 20).

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Dec 20 2024 December 20, 2024 April 6, 2026 NoComment 2:03 pm
Minister Vijitha Herath

No talks on granting Sri Lankan land that threatens India or regional security

December 20, 2024 - 2:03 pm

Sri Lanka’s Foreign Minister, Vijitha Herath emphasized that no discussions have taken place regarding granting any part of the country’s territory in a manner that threatens India’s or regional security.

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Dec 20 2024 December 20, 2024 April 6, 2026 NoComment 11:57 am
Sri Lankan Prime Minister Dr. Harini Amarasuriya

Prime Minister calls for comprehensive educational transformation in Sri Lanka

December 20, 2024 - 11:57 am

Prime Minister of Sri Lanka, Dr. Harini Amarasuriya has emphasized the need for a comprehensive transformation in the country’s education system, extending beyond traditional reforms.

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Dec 20 2024 December 20, 2024 April 6, 2026 NoComment 11:42 am
Vaas Gunawardena

Supreme Court confirms death sentence for ex-DIG Vass Gunawardena and four others

December 20, 2024 - 11:42 am

The Supreme Court of Sri Lanka has confirmed the death sentence for former Deputy Inspector General (DIG) Vass Gunawardena and four others for the abduction and murder of businessman Mohamed Siyam on May 22, 2013.

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Dec 20 2024 December 20, 2024 April 6, 2026 1Comment 7:00 am
Sri Lanka government state logo

Sri Lanka launches Presidential Task Force for ‘Clean Sri Lanka’ programme

December 20, 2024 - 7:00 am

An 18-member Presidential Task Force has been appointed to design and oversee the implementation of the “Clean Sri Lanka” programme.

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Dec 19 2024 December 19, 2024 April 6, 2026 NoComment 9:18 pm
Ministry of Defence logo in Sri Lanka

Sri Lanka sets deadline for firearm return, warns of legal action

December 19, 2024 - 9:18 pm

Sri Lanka’s Ministry of Defence has announced that all firearms issued to civilians for personal protection must be submitted for inspection before January 20, 2025.

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Dec 19 2024 December 19, 2024 April 6, 2026 1Comment 7:00 pm
Arjuna Mahendran

Arjuna Mahendran and Ajahn Punchihewa face arrest warrants in bond scam case

December 19, 2024 - 7:00 pm

Former Central Bank Governor Arjuna Mahendran and Perpetual Treasuries Limited Director Ajahn Gardiya Punchihewa were issued open warrants today (December 19) for their immediate arrest and production in court.

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Dec 19 2024 December 19, 2024 April 6, 2026 NoComment 6:46 pm
ADB grants $150 million to boost Sri Lanka's power grid and renewable energy

ADB grants $150 million to boost Sri Lanka’s power grid and renewable energy

December 19, 2024 - 6:46 pm

The Asian Development Bank (ADB) and the Ceylon Electricity Board (CEB) have signed an agreement for a USD 150 million loan to support crucial projects aimed at enhancing the stability and reliability of Sri Lanka’s electricity grid.

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Dec 19 2024 December 19, 2024 April 6, 2026 NoComment 2:53 pm
Nalinda Jayatissa

Cabinet approves review of State-Owned Non-Commercial institutions in Sri Lanka

December 19, 2024 - 2:53 pm

The Cabinet of Ministers in Sri Lanka has granted approval to review state-owned enterprises (SOEs) with non-commercial interests.

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Dec 19 2024 December 19, 2024 April 6, 2026 NoComment 1:35 pm
Doctors in Sri Lanka

Sri Lanka extends doctors’ retirement age to 63

December 19, 2024 - 1:35 pm

The Cabinet of Ministers in Sri Lanka has approved extending the retirement age of all doctors to 63 years.

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Dec 19 2024 December 19, 2024 April 6, 2026 NoComment 12:22 pm
Salt

Sri Lanka approves import of 30,000 MT non-iodized salt to tackle shortage

December 19, 2024 - 12:22 pm

The Cabinet of Ministers in Sri Lanka has granted approval for the import of up to 30,000 metric tons of non-iodized salt by the State Trading Corporation (STC) to address the ongoing salt shortage in the market.

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