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Sep 27 2024 September 27, 2024 April 6, 2026 NoComment 12:04 pm
Joe Biden

Joe Biden congratulates Sri Lanka’s new President Anura Kumara Dissanayake

September 27, 2024 - 12:04 pm

President Joe Biden of the United States has sent his congratulations to Anura Kumara Dissanayake, the newly elected president of Sri Lanka.

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Sep 27 2024 September 27, 2024 April 6, 2026 NoComment 11:37 am
Japanese Ambassador to Sri Lanka, Mizukoshi Hideaki, and Sri Lanka's Secretary to the President, Dr. Nandika Sanath Kumanayake

Japan to resume 11 projects and support Sri Lanka’s anti-corruption efforts

September 27, 2024 - 11:37 am

The Japanese government has reiterated its commitment to fully supporting Sri Lanka’s efforts to combat corruption and irregularities, a key priority of President Anura Kumara Dissanayake’s administration.

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Sep 27 2024 September 27, 2024 April 6, 2026 NoComment 11:11 am
Court decision

Nilantha Jayawardena charged with contempt of court over Easter Sunday compensation

September 27, 2024 - 11:11 am

Charges have been filed against Sri Lanka’s former State Intelligence Service (SIS) Chief Nilantha Jayawardena for contempt of court.

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Sep 27 2024 September 27, 2024 April 6, 2026 1Comment 10:52 am
Sri Lankan Prime Minister Harini Amarasuriya

Prime Minister orders swift action on Grade 5 scholarship exam leak investigation

September 27, 2024 - 10:52 am

The Prime Minister’s Media Division in Sri Lanka has released a statement regarding the situation concerning the leak of several questions from the Grade 5 Scholarship Examination held on September 15, 2024.

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Sep 27 2024 September 27, 2024 April 6, 2026 NoComment 10:23 am
Sri Lanka government state logo

Former ministers in Sri Lanka ordered to return residences

September 27, 2024 - 10:23 am

Sri Lanka’s Ministry of Public Administration issued a written notice today (September 27) to former ministers and state ministers, instructing them to immediately return all government houses and bungalows they used during their tenure.

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Sep 27 2024 September 27, 2024 April 6, 2026 1Comment 8:58 am
Central Bank of Sri Lanka

Sri Lanka’s foreign reserves reach USD 6 billion

September 27, 2024 - 8:58 am

The Central Bank of Sri Lanka announces that the official reserve assets of the country amounted to USD 6.0 billion by the end of August 2024.

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Sep 26 2024 September 26, 2024 April 6, 2026 NoComment 9:33 pm
World Bank

World Bank extends support to newly elected Sri Lankan President Anura Kumara Dissanayake

September 26, 2024 - 9:33 pm

The World Bank Group has sent its warmest congratulations to Anura Kumara Dissanayake on his election as the 9th Executive President of Sri Lanka.

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Sep 26 2024 September 26, 2024 April 6, 2026 1Comment 9:04 pm
Sri Lanka government state logo

Sri Lanka reinstates previous visa issuing system for foreigners

September 26, 2024 - 9:04 pm

The Sri Lankan government has officially reinstated the previous visa issuance system, effective at 12:00 midnight today (September 26), according to the Presidential Media Division (PMD).

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Sep 26 2024 September 26, 2024 April 6, 2026 NoComment 7:14 pm
Fishing boats

President of Sri Lanka introduces fuel subsidy for fishing community

September 26, 2024 - 7:14 pm

The President of Sri Lanka has taken steps to provide a fuel subsidy to the fishing community.

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Sep 26 2024 September 26, 2024 April 6, 2026 NoComment 6:07 pm
Sri Lankan President Anura Kumara Dissanayake in a discussion

Sri Lankan President instructs increase in fertilizer subsidy for paddy farmers

September 26, 2024 - 6:07 pm

Sri Lankan President Anura Kumara Dissanayake has taken steps to increase the fertilizer subsidy provided to paddy farmers for the 2024/2025 Maha season, starting on October 1, 2024.

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Sep 26 2024 September 26, 2024 April 6, 2026 NoComment 4:02 pm
Sri Lankan President Anura Kumara Dissanayake engages in a meeting

Sri Lanka President prioritizes energy security and rural development

September 26, 2024 - 4:02 pm

Sri Lankan President Anura Kumara Dissanayake held a meeting today (September 26) with officials from the Ministry of Power and Energy at the Presidential Secretariat.

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Sep 26 2024 September 26, 2024 April 6, 2026 NoComment 12:07 pm
Tourists looking at Sigiriya in Sri Lanka

Tourist arrivals to Sri Lanka drop in September

September 26, 2024 - 12:07 pm

The Sri Lanka Tourism Development Authority (SLTDA) states that tourist arrivals in Sri Lanka during September are below the expected levels.

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Sep 26 2024 September 26, 2024 April 6, 2026 NoComment 11:08 am
Parliament of Sri Lanka

85 Sri Lankan MPs lose pension entitlements after parliament dissolution

September 26, 2024 - 11:08 am

Sources said that 85 newly appointed members of parliament in Sri Lanka lost their pension entitlements following the dissolution of the country’s parliament.

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Sep 26 2024 September 26, 2024 April 6, 2026 NoComment 9:45 am
Bakery products

CAA urges bakeries to lower prices following drop in egg costs

September 26, 2024 - 9:45 am

The Consumer Affairs Authority (CAA) states that the prices of bakery products that depend on eggs should also be reduced in line with the recent decrease in egg prices in the market.

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Sep 25 2024 September 25, 2024 April 6, 2026 NoComment 8:54 pm
Sri Lankan President Anura Kumara Dissanayake

Sri Lanka President urges national unity and promises economic reform

September 25, 2024 - 8:54 pm

Sri Lankan President Anura Kumara Dissanayake expressed gratitude to the people for their support and dedicated his victory to all citizens, regardless of their previous political stance. He made this statement during his address to the nation at 7:30 PM today (September 25).

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Sep 25 2024 September 25, 2024 April 6, 2026 NoComment 5:10 pm
Court decision

Supreme Court of Sri Lanka orders remand of immigration chief Harsha Ilukpitiya

September 25, 2024 - 5:10 pm

The Supreme Court of Sri Lanka today (September 25) ordered the remand of the Controller General of Immigration and Emigration, Harsha Illukpitiya.

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