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Nov 05 2024 November 5, 2024 April 6, 2026 NoComment 12:01 pm
Pujith Jayasundara and Hemasiri Fernando

Supreme Court orders hearing of defense in acquittals of Ex-IGP and Defense Secretary

November 5, 2024 - 12:01 pm

The Supreme Court of Sri Lanka has ordered the Colombo High Court to call for the defense following an appeal filed by the Attorney General (AG).

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Nov 05 2024 November 5, 2024 April 6, 2026 NoComment 11:26 am
Department for Registration of Persons in Sri Lanka

Sri Lanka to launch biometric Electronic National ID Cards in December

November 5, 2024 - 11:26 am

The Department of Registration of Persons in Sri Lanka has announced that the issuance of electronic national identity cards (E-NICs) will commence in the first few weeks of December.

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Nov 05 2024 November 5, 2024 April 6, 2026 NoComment 9:00 am
Karapitiya Teaching Hospital in Sri Lanka

Karapitiya Hospital’s doctors launch indefinite strike

November 5, 2024 - 9:00 am

Doctors at Karapitiya Teaching Hospital have decided to engage in a continuous strike starting today (November 5) at 8:00 AM.

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Nov 04 2024 November 4, 2024 April 6, 2026 NoComment 4:00 pm
Department of Immigration & Emigration Sri Lanka

Sri Lanka to implement online system for passport applications from November 6, 2024

November 4, 2024 - 4:00 pm

The public is requested to use the online system of the Department of Immigration & Emigration, which will be implemented starting from November 6, 2024, to apply for passports.

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Nov 04 2024 November 4, 2024 April 6, 2026 NoComment 3:03 pm
Unregistered white Lexus SUV linked to wife of Lohan Ratwatte seized in Mirihana

Wife of Lohan Ratwatte remanded until November 7, 2024

November 4, 2024 - 3:03 pm

The wife of former State Minister Lohan Ratwatte, Ms. Shashi Prabha Ratwatte, has been remanded until November 7, 2024.

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Nov 04 2024 November 4, 2024 April 6, 2026 NoComment 12:19 pm
Supreme Court Sri Lanka

Sri Lanka’s Supreme Court dismisses challenge to November 14 election date

November 4, 2024 - 12:19 pm

The Supreme Court of Sri Lanka has rejected a petition that challenged holding the General Elections on November 14, 2024.

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Nov 04 2024 November 4, 2024 April 6, 2026 NoComment 11:51 am
Dr. Mothilal de Silva

Dr. Mothilal de Silva appointed Chairman of Sri Lanka Telecom PLC

November 4, 2024 - 11:51 am

The Board of Directors of Sri Lanka Telecom PLC has appointed Dr. Mothilal de Silva as an Independent, Non-Executive Director and Chairman of the Board, effective November 4, 2024.

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Nov 04 2024 November 4, 2024 April 6, 2026 NoComment 9:32 am
Police officers arresting a suspect on the street

Man arrested in Minuwangoda for possessing counterfeit currency

November 4, 2024 - 9:32 am

A person has been arrested in the Minuwangoda area of the Gampaha Police Division for possessing counterfeit currency notes.

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Nov 04 2024 November 4, 2024 April 6, 2026 1Comment 8:48 am
Tourists looking at Sigiriya in Sri Lanka

Sri Lanka on track to exceed 2024 tourism target

November 4, 2024 - 8:48 am

Sri Lanka is set to surpass its ambitious target of 2.3 million tourist arrivals this year, showing impressive growth from the 1.4 million tourists who visited in 2023.

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Nov 03 2024 November 3, 2024 April 6, 2026 NoComment 7:50 pm
Colonel Nalin Herath

Sri Lanka’s Defence Ministry dismisses claims of armed forces removal from religious sites

November 3, 2024 - 7:50 pm

Sri Lanka’s Ministry of Defence has categorically denied false news circulating on certain social media platforms that claim there is a move to remove all armed forces personnel currently stationed at temples and places of worship around the country.

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Nov 03 2024 November 3, 2024 April 6, 2026 NoComment 1:23 pm
Lohan Ratwatte

Lohan Ratwatte transferred to Colombo National Hospital

November 3, 2024 - 1:23 pm

Former State Minister Lohan Ratwatte, who is currently in remand custody, has been admitted to Colombo National Hospital.

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Nov 03 2024 November 3, 2024 April 6, 2026 1Comment 12:50 pm
Former Sri Lankan President Ranil Wickremesinghe

Ranil warns of crisis if experienced politicians excluded from parliament

November 3, 2024 - 12:50 pm

Former Sri Lankan President Ranil Wickremesinghe stated that individuals with political experience should be appointed as parliamentary representatives during the general election.

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Nov 03 2024 November 3, 2024 April 6, 2026 NoComment 10:35 am
Election Commission of Sri Lanka

Sri Lanka’s Election Commission mandates paid leave for voting in parliamentary election

November 3, 2024 - 10:35 am

The Election Commission of Sri Lanka has announced provisions for granting leave during the upcoming parliamentary election to ensure that both public and private sector employees can cast their votes without losing salary or personal leave.

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Nov 02 2024 November 2, 2024 April 6, 2026 NoComment 10:34 am
Lohan Ratwatte

Lohan Ratwatte transferred to Prison Hospital

November 2, 2024 - 10:34 am

Lohan Ratwatte, the former State Minister, has been transferred to the prison hospital after his arrest on charges of illegally using a luxury car imported from abroad and assembled in Sri Lanka.

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Nov 02 2024 November 2, 2024 April 6, 2026 NoComment 10:13 am
Mahinda Rajapaksa

Sri Lanka Government denies claims of reducing Mahinda Rajapaksa’s security

November 2, 2024 - 10:13 am

The Presidential Secretariat in Sri Lanka has responded to recent media reports claiming that the security of former Sri Lankan President Mahinda Rajapaksa has been reduced.

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Nov 02 2024 November 2, 2024 April 6, 2026 NoComment 10:04 am
Ministry of Defence logo in Sri Lanka

Ministry of Defence clarifies fatal accident involving KDU students

November 2, 2024 - 10:04 am

Sri Lanka’s Ministry of Defence has provided clarification on the tragic bus accident that occurred on November 1, 2024.

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