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Oct 30 2024 October 30, 2024 April 6, 2026 NoComment 7:30 am
Election in Sri Lanka

Postal voting begins for Sri Lanka’s 2024 Parliamentary Election

October 30, 2024 - 7:30 am

The process for marking postal votes for Sri Lanka’s 2024 Parliamentary Election begins today (October 30).

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Oct 29 2024 October 29, 2024 April 6, 2026 1Comment 9:12 pm
Sri Lankan President Anura Kumara Dissanayake

Sri Lanka President outlines plans for economic independence and digital transformation

October 29, 2024 - 9:12 pm

Sri Lankan President Anura Kumara Dissanayake took significant steps toward establishing economic independence, advancing digitization efforts, and implementing banking reforms to stabilize the national economy.

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Oct 29 2024 October 29, 2024 April 6, 2026 NoComment 8:11 pm
Mrs. Marie-Noëlle Duris with Mr. Sampath Thuyacontha

French Deputy Head of Mission meets Sri Lanka’s Defence Secretary

October 29, 2024 - 8:11 pm

The First Counsellor and Deputy Head of Mission of France to Sri Lanka, Mrs. Marie-Noëlle Duris, engaged in a friendly discussion with the Defence Secretary, Air Vice Marshal Sampath Thuyacontha (Retd.), when she visited the Defence Headquarters Complex in Sri Jayawardenepura, Kotte, today (October 29).

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Oct 29 2024 October 29, 2024 April 6, 2026 NoComment 3:18 pm
Sri Lankan President Ranil Wickremesinghe with Inspector General of Police (IGP) Deshabandu Tennakoon

Supreme Court allows Ranil to be named respondent in IGP appointment petition

October 29, 2024 - 3:18 pm

The Supreme Court of Sri Lanka has granted permission to name former Sri Lankan President Ranil Wickremesinghe as a respondent in a petition challenging the appointment of Deshabandu Tennakoon as the Inspector General of Police (IGP).

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Oct 29 2024 October 29, 2024 April 6, 2026 NoComment 1:16 pm
Litro domestic gas cylinders transportation in Sri Lanka

New contractor appointed for LPG supply to Litro Gas in Sri Lanka

October 29, 2024 - 1:16 pm

The Cabinet of Ministers in Sri Lanka has approved awarding the Liquefied Petroleum Gas (LPG) supply contract for 2025 to M/s OQ Trading Limited.

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Oct 29 2024 October 29, 2024 April 6, 2026 1Comment 12:57 pm
Minister Vijitha Herath

Sri Lankan government refutes claims of money printing and foreign loans

October 29, 2024 - 12:57 pm

The Government of Sri Lanka has firmly denied allegations of printing money or taking foreign loans.

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Oct 29 2024 October 29, 2024 April 6, 2026 NoComment 10:36 am
Sri Lanka government state logo

Sri Lanka to take legal action against former ministers for unreturned residences

October 29, 2024 - 10:36 am

The Ministry of Public Administration in Sri Lanka states that 12 former ministers have yet to return their official residences to the government.

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Oct 29 2024 October 29, 2024 April 6, 2026 NoComment 10:10 am
Police line do not cross - Crime

Former Kegalle Pradeshiya Sabha member found murdered

October 29, 2024 - 10:10 am

A former member of the Kegalle Pradeshiya Sabha representing the Sri Lanka Podujana Peramuna (SLPP), identified as 75-year-old Krishantha Pulasthi, was murdered yesterday (October 28) in his home in the Kossinna area of Kegalle.

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Oct 29 2024 October 29, 2024 April 6, 2026 NoComment 8:46 am
Laugfs gas Sri Lanka

Laugfs gas shortage set to end as new supply arrives

October 29, 2024 - 8:46 am

Laugfs Gas PLC announced that the current shortage of Laugfs Gas in the market is expected to ease within the next two days.

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Oct 28 2024 October 28, 2024 April 6, 2026 NoComment 8:13 pm
Defence Secretary Air Vice Marshal (Retd) Sampath Thuyacontha with Army Commander Lieutenant General Vikum Liyanage

Defence Secretary makes first official visit to Sri Lanka Army Headquarters

October 28, 2024 - 8:13 pm

Sri Lanka’s Defence Secretary, Air Vice Marshal (Retd) Sampath Thuyacontha, visited the Sri Lanka Army (SLA) Headquarters located at the Defence Headquarters Complex in Sri Jayawardenepura, Kotte, today (October 28).

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Oct 28 2024 October 28, 2024 April 6, 2026 NoComment 7:47 pm
Julie Chung - U.S. Ambassador to Sri Lanka

U.S. Ambassador confirms no travel ban for Sri Lanka

October 28, 2024 - 7:47 pm

U.S. Ambassador to Sri Lanka, Julie Chung, clarified that there is no travel ban in place for Sri Lanka.

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Oct 28 2024 October 28, 2024 April 6, 2026 NoComment 2:25 pm
Sri Lankan Prime Minister Dr. Harini Amarasuriya

PM Harini accuses Ex-President Ranil of empty public sector pay hike promise

October 28, 2024 - 2:25 pm

Sri Lankan Prime Minister Dr. Harini Amarasuriya stated that although the former president promised a salary increase for public sector employees, no funds have actually been allocated for it.

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Oct 28 2024 October 28, 2024 April 6, 2026 NoComment 11:09 am
White and brown eggs in a carton

Sri Lanka’s egg prices decline

October 28, 2024 - 11:09 am

Compared to the previous week, the price of eggs in the local market in Sri Lanka has decreased.

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Oct 28 2024 October 28, 2024 April 6, 2026 NoComment 10:16 am
Handcuffs - Arrest by Police

Two arrested with large stock of explosives in Padaviya

October 28, 2024 - 10:16 am

Two suspects were arrested by the Padaviya Police Station with a stock of explosives.

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Oct 28 2024 October 28, 2024 April 6, 2026 1Comment 10:00 am
Sri Lankan President Anura Kumara Dissanayake

President affirms all privileges for former Sri Lankan Presidents will be cut

October 28, 2024 - 10:00 am

Sri Lankan President Anura Kumara Dissanayake announced that all privileges of former presidents would be completely removed.

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Oct 27 2024 October 27, 2024 April 6, 2026 2Comments 7:24 pm
Former Sri Lankan President Ranil Wickremesinghe

Ranil calls for electing experienced team from his party to lead the country

October 27, 2024 - 7:24 pm

Former Sri Lankan President Ranil Wickremesinghe stated that, like himself, the current President, Anura Kumara Dissanayake, is also a president without a majority.

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