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The World Bank has reaffirmed its commitment to supporting Sri Lanka’s key government initiatives through financial and technical assistance.

The Sri Lanka government plans to provide vehicles for all 225 Members of Parliament (MPs) in the near future, according to Foreign Affairs, Foreign Employment, and Tourism Minister Vijitha Herath.

The Sri Lankan government is reviewing the International Monetary Fund (IMF) agreement to provide more relief to the people.

Former Minister Manusha Nanayakkara arrived at the Criminal Investigation Department (CID) earlier today (January 21) to make a statement.

Member of Parliament Ramanathan Archchuna was involved in a dispute with a group of police officers on traffic duty in the Rambewa area of Anuradhapura this morning (January 21).

Sri Lanka’s Transport Minister, Bimal Rathnayake, traveled as a regular passenger on an office train from Moratuwa to Colombo Fort this morning (January 20).

MP Namal Rajapaksa, son of former Sri Lankan President Mahinda Rajapaksa, has stated that the former President is ready to vacate his official residence at any time, should the Sri Lankan government formally request it.

Former Minister Vijith Vijayamuni Soysa, who was arrested by the Walana Anti-Vice Unit for involvement in an illegally assembled lorry, has been granted bail by the Bandarawela Magistrate’s Court.

The Criminal Investigation Department (CID) informed the Colombo Magistrate’s Court today (January 20) that an investigation has been launched into the resale of train tickets issued online by the Sri Lanka Railway Department at inflated prices.

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Foreign Employment, and Tourism of Sri Lanka has welcomed the recent ceasefire agreement in Gaza.

Fourteen people were injured this morning (January 20) in an accident near a bend in front of the Kallar Army Camp in the Serunuwara area on the Serunuwara-Kantale Road, within the Serunuwara Police Division.

Sri Lankan President Anura Kumara Dissanayake has disclosed details regarding the official residence of former President Mahinda Rajapaksa, valuing its monthly rent at Rs. 4.6 million.

Senior journalist Victor Ivan has passed away at the age of 75.

Former Minister Vijith Vijayamuni Soysa was arrested today (January 19) by the Walana Anti-Vice Unit, police reported.

At least 61 people, including a foreign national and three children, have been injured and hospitalized following a head-on collision involving two private buses on the Matara-Tangalle main road at Talalla, Gandara.