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Dec 01 2024 December 1, 2024 April 6, 2026 NoComment 8:21 am
Dengue mosquito

Dengue cases surge in Sri Lanka following floods

December 1, 2024 - 8:21 am

A special dengue prevention program has been implemented in the Northern and Eastern regions in Sri Lanka, which faced flood disaster situations.

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Nov 30 2024 November 30, 2024 April 6, 2026 NoComment 7:35 pm
Fuel crisis in Sri Lanka

Sri Lanka revises fuel prices from December 1, 2024

November 30, 2024 - 7:35 pm

Fuel prices in Sri Lanka have been revised, effective from December 1, 2024.

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Nov 30 2024 November 30, 2024 April 6, 2026 NoComment 2:17 pm
Air pollution in Colombo Sri Lanka

NBRO warns of declining air quality in Sri Lanka

November 30, 2024 - 2:17 pm

The National Building Research Organization (NBRO) has issued a warning about declining air quality in several areas across Sri Lanka due to prevailing weather conditions and a northern border disturbance.

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Nov 30 2024 November 30, 2024 April 6, 2026 NoComment 9:53 am
Sri Lanka Police logo

Negombo Police OIC arrested over Rs. 270,000 bribe allegation

November 30, 2024 - 9:53 am

The Officer-in-Charge (OIC) of the Divisional Criminal Investigation Unit at the Negombo Police Station has been arrested by officers from the Commission to Investigate Allegations of Bribery or Corruption (CIABOC) in connection with a bribery allegation.

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Nov 30 2024 November 30, 2024 April 6, 2026 NoComment 9:18 am
Tax in Sri Lanka

Important notice for taxpayers from Inland Revenue Department

November 30, 2024 - 9:18 am

The Inland Revenue Department (IRD) in Sri Lanka has issued a special announcement stating that today (November 30) is the final date for submitting income tax returns for the 2023/2024 assessment year.

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Nov 29 2024 November 29, 2024 April 6, 2026 NoComment 11:51 pm
Extreme weather

14 dead, thousands displaced as adverse weather hits 24 districts in Sri Lanka

November 29, 2024 - 11:51 pm

The Disaster Management Center (DMC) reports that 14 individuals have died, 19 have been injured, and one person is missing due to the prevailing adverse weather conditions in Sri Lanka.

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Nov 29 2024 November 29, 2024 April 6, 2026 NoComment 7:57 pm
Paddy rice crop

Sri Lanka to compensate farmers up to Rs. 40,000 per acre for crop damages

November 29, 2024 - 7:57 pm

Compensation will be provided for crop damages caused by adverse weather in Sri Lanka, Deputy Minister of Agriculture Namal Karunaratne said.

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Nov 29 2024 November 29, 2024 April 6, 2026 NoComment 2:12 pm
Rajitha Senaratne

Rajitha Senaratne acquitted and released in white van press conference case

November 29, 2024 - 2:12 pm

The Colombo High Court today (November 29) acquitted and released former Health Minister Rajitha Senaratne and former State Pharmaceutical Corporation (SPC) Chairman Rumy Mohamed in the controversial “White Van” press conference case.

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Nov 29 2024 November 29, 2024 April 6, 2026 NoComment 1:41 pm
Sri Lanka Navy

Indian and Sri Lankan Navies seize 500kg of Crystal Meth in joint operation

November 29, 2024 - 1:41 pm

The Indian Navy and Sri Lanka Navy worked together to seize about 500 kg of crystal methamphetamine (ICE) from two Sri Lankan fishing boats in the Arabian Sea.

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Nov 29 2024 November 29, 2024 April 6, 2026 NoComment 9:38 am
Nadu rice

Tenders open today for import of 70,000 metric tons of rice to Sri Lanka

November 29, 2024 - 9:38 am

Lanka Sathosa Ltd. has announced that it will be calling tenders starting today (November 29) to select suppliers for the importation of rice to Sri Lanka.

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Nov 29 2024 November 29, 2024 April 6, 2026 NoComment 9:24 am
Sunil Handunnetti

Sri Lanka plans national strategy to strengthen industrial sector and boost local production

November 29, 2024 - 9:24 am

The new government of Sri Lanka is taking steps to establish a production-oriented economy by developing the entire industrial sector, including industrial zones that were previously created based on political agendas, under a National Industrial Strategy.

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Nov 29 2024 November 29, 2024 April 6, 2026 NoComment 8:47 am
10 diplomats present credentials to Sri Lankan President

10 diplomats present credentials to Sri Lankan President

November 29, 2024 - 8:47 am

Nine newly appointed ambassadors and one high commissioner to Sri Lanka officially presented their credentials to President Anura Kumara Dissanayake yesterday morning (November 28) at the Presidential Secretariat in Colombo.

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Nov 29 2024 November 29, 2024 April 6, 2026 NoComment 8:28 am
Court decision

Principal and teacher remanded over tractor flood tragedy in Ampara

November 29, 2024 - 8:28 am

In connection with the incident where five students lost their lives and another went missing due to a tractor transporting a group of school children was swept away by floodwaters in the Karaitivu area of Ampara, the principal and a teacher of the Madrasa school in Nintavur, were arrested.

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Nov 28 2024 November 28, 2024 April 6, 2026 NoComment 6:31 pm
Defence Secretary Sampath Thuyacontha inspects disaster relief operations in Jaffna

Defence Secretary inspects disaster relief operations in Jaffna

November 28, 2024 - 6:31 pm

Defence Secretary Air Vice Marshal Sampath Thuyacontha (Retd) today (November 28) visited Jaffna to inspect the ongoing disaster relief efforts in the region.

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Nov 28 2024 November 28, 2024 April 6, 2026 NoComment 2:19 pm
President of the World Bank Group (WBG), Mr. Ajay Banga and Sri Lankan President Anura Kumara Dissanayake

Sri Lanka President holds virtual meeting with World Bank Chief on development priorities

November 28, 2024 - 2:19 pm

A virtual meeting was held yesterday (November 27) between Sri Lankan President Anura Kumara Dissanayake and the President of the World Bank Group (WBG), Mr. Ajay Banga, at the Presidential Secretariat in Colombo, to discuss Sri Lanka’s future development priorities.

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Nov 28 2024 November 28, 2024 April 6, 2026 NoComment 1:42 pm
Moody's Investors Service

Moody’s may upgrade Sri Lanka’s credit rating after bond exchange offer

November 28, 2024 - 1:42 pm

Moody’s Investors Service announced it might raise Sri Lanka’s long-term foreign currency rating from ‘Ca’ following the government’s bond exchange offer.

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