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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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Sep 25 2024 September 25, 2024 April 6, 2026 NoComment 4:20 pm
Sri Lankan President Anura Kumara Dissanayake appoints new governors for nine provinces

Sri Lankan President appoints new governors for nine provinces

September 25, 2024 - 4:20 pm

Sri Lankan President Anura Kumara Dissanayake has appointed new governors for nine provinces today (September 25) at the Presidential Secretariat in Colombo.

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Sep 25 2024 September 25, 2024 April 6, 2026 NoComment 2:39 pm
Kristalina Georgieva

IMF chief confident in Sri Lanka’s future under President Anura Kumara Dissanayake

September 25, 2024 - 2:39 pm

International Monetary Fund (IMF) Managing Director Kristalina Georgieva has expressed confidence in the leadership of newly elected Sri Lankan President Anura Kumara Dissanayake.

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Sep 25 2024 September 25, 2024 April 6, 2026 3Comments 12:17 pm
Bandaranaike International Airport in Sri Lanka

Tender announced for second terminal at Bandaranaike International Airport

September 25, 2024 - 12:17 pm

A tender has been called for the construction of the second passenger terminal at Bandaranaike International Airport (BIA) in Katunayake, Sri Lanka.

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Sep 25 2024 September 25, 2024 April 6, 2026 NoComment 10:57 am
Handcuffs - Arrest by Police

Private bank officer arrested for alleged attempt to bribe police

September 25, 2024 - 10:57 am

The Matale Police report the arrest of an officer from a private bank responsible for vehicle repossession, who allegedly attempted to bribe the officer-in-charge of the complaints division with Rs. 5,000 to expedite the filing of a complaint regarding the repossession of a lorry.

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Sep 25 2024 September 25, 2024 April 6, 2026 NoComment 10:50 am
European tourists in Sri Lanka

Sri Lanka’s Tourism set for growth after peaceful election

September 25, 2024 - 10:50 am

Sri Lanka’s tourism industry is expecting steady growth after the recent presidential election, which was considered one of the most peaceful in the country’s history, according to Sri Lanka Tourism.

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Sep 25 2024 September 25, 2024 April 6, 2026 NoComment 9:06 am
Sri Lankan President Anura Kumara Dissanayake

Sri Lanka President discusses economic stabilization with key officials

September 25, 2024 - 9:06 am

A discussion was held on Tuesday afternoon (September 24) between Sri Lankan President Anura Kumara Dissanayake, Central Bank Governor Dr. P. Nandalal Weerasinghe, and Secretary to the Ministry of Finance Mahinda Siriwardana.

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Sep 24 2024 September 24, 2024 April 6, 2026 NoComment 11:00 pm
Election in Sri Lanka

Sri Lanka General Election set for November 14, 2024

September 24, 2024 - 11:00 pm

Sri Lanka’s general election will be held on November 14, 2024, and nominations for the upcoming election will be accepted from October 4 to October 11, 2024.

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Sep 24 2024 September 24, 2024 April 6, 2026 NoComment 10:21 pm
Sri Lankan President Anura Kumara Dissanayake signs

Sri Lankan President dissolves Parliament, effective midnight today

September 24, 2024 - 10:21 pm

Sri Lankan President Anura Kumara Dissanayake has decided to dissolve Parliament as of midnight today (September 24).

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Sep 24 2024 September 24, 2024 April 6, 2026 NoComment 10:05 pm
Anura Kumara Dissanayake's first speech after being sworn in as the President of Sri Lanka

Sri Lanka President to address the nation on September 25, 2024

September 24, 2024 - 10:05 pm

Sri Lankan President Anura Kumara Dissanayake is scheduled to make a special statement addressing the nation tomorrow (September 25) at 7:30 PM.

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Sep 24 2024 September 24, 2024 April 6, 2026 NoComment 6:35 pm
Sri Lanka government state logo

Sri Lanka appoints new secretaries for 15 ministries

September 24, 2024 - 6:35 pm

New Secretaries have been appointed for 15 ministries in Sri Lanka, including the positions of Prime Minister’s Secretary and Cabinet Secretary, according to the President’s Media Division (PMD).

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Sep 24 2024 September 24, 2024 April 6, 2026 NoComment 5:53 pm
Sri Lanka government state logo

Sri Lanka appoints new ministers in recent swearing-in event

September 24, 2024 - 5:53 pm

Sri Lankan President Anura Kumara Dissanayake has assumed several critical ministerial portfolios today (September 24).

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Sep 24 2024 September 24, 2024 April 6, 2026 NoComment 5:33 pm
Vijitha Herath sworn in as minister

Vijitha Herath sworn in as minister

September 24, 2024 - 5:33 pm

Vijitha Herath, a National People’s Power (NPP) MP, was sworn in as a minister today (September 24).

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Sep 24 2024 September 24, 2024 April 6, 2026 NoComment 3:48 pm
Sajith Premadasa

Sajith Premadasa rejects alliance with UNP for upcoming Sri Lankan General Election

September 24, 2024 - 3:48 pm

The leader of the Samagi Jana Balawegaya (SJB), Sajith Premadasa, has decided not to collaborate with the United National Party (UNP) for the upcoming general election in Sri Lanka.

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