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Jan 01 2022 January 1, 2022 April 6, 2026 NoComment 10:45 am
Basil Rajapaksa

Finance Minister to visit India for ‘Vibrant Gujarat’ summit

January 1, 2022 - 10:45 am

Sri Lanka’s Finance Minister Basil Rajapaksa would lead a delegation to the ‘Vibrant Gujarat’ summit to be held from January 10 to 12, Indian media reported quoting official sources.

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Jan 01 2022 January 1, 2022 April 6, 2026 NoComment 9:10 am
Cement

Price of cement increased from today

January 1, 2022 - 9:10 am

The price of a 50kg bag of local cement will be increased by Rs.100 with effect from today (January 01), Local Cement companies announced.

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Jan 01 2022 January 1, 2022 April 6, 2026 1Comment 8:29 am
Sri Lanka Navy

Sri Lanka Navy seizes narcotics worth over Rs. 15 billion street value in 2021

January 1, 2022 - 8:29 am

The Sri Lanka Navy has made a significant contribution to the realization of the government’s efforts to save the future generation of the nation from the menace of drugs.

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Jan 01 2022 January 1, 2022 April 6, 2026 1Comment 7:22 am
Mahinda Rajapaksa - Prime Minister of Sri Lanka

Be determined to overcome challenges of the future – Prime Minister

January 1, 2022 - 7:22 am

The New Year 2022 has dawned with good wishes and aspirations for all. At the dawn of the New Year, we must all be determined to overcome the challenges of the future with strength, inspired by the difficult experiences of life, Prime Minister Mahinda Rajapaksa said in his New Year Message.

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Jan 01 2022 January 1, 2022 April 6, 2026 3Comments 6:53 am
Gotabaya Rajapaksa - President of Sri Lanka

Make 2022 a transformational year – President

January 1, 2022 - 6:53 am

Sri Lanka President Gotabaya Rajapaksa has called on everyone to make 2022 a transformational year dedicated to realizing the “Vistas of Prosperity and Splendour” for the people.

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Dec 31 2021 December 31, 2021 April 6, 2026 NoComment 6:26 pm
Potatoes - Big Onion

Special commodity levy on potatoes & big onions slashed

December 31, 2021 - 6:26 pm

The special commodity levy imposed for a kilogram of imported potatoes and big onions has been reduced by Rs. 30 with effect from midnight (December 31), the Finance Ministry announced.

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Dec 31 2021 December 31, 2021 April 6, 2026 NoComment 6:00 pm
Telecommunications Regulatory Commission of Sri Lanka - TRCSL

TRCSL Director General tenders resignation

December 31, 2021 - 6:00 pm

The Director General of Telecommunications Regulatory Commission of Sri Lanka (TRCSL), Mr. Oshada Senanayake has tendered his resignation.

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Dec 31 2021 December 31, 2021 April 6, 2026 NoComment 11:35 am
Trincomalee oil tanks

Trincomalee Oil Tank Farm: 14 Oil Tanks for LIOC, 61 to be jointly managed

December 31, 2021 - 11:35 am

Sri Lanka plans to further lease out the 14 Lanka IOC (LIOC) operated oil tanks at the Trincomalee Oil Tank Farm to the same company for 50 more years, Energy Minister Udaya Gammanpila says.

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Dec 31 2021 December 31, 2021 April 6, 2026 NoComment 9:20 am
Department of excise of Sri Lanka

Protective sticker on locally produced liquor compulsory from 2022

December 31, 2021 - 9:20 am

The Excise Department of Sri Lanka says they will make it compulsory to paste a protective sticker on top of all local and imported liquor bottles and cans, from the 03rd of January 2022.

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Dec 31 2021 December 31, 2021 April 6, 2026 NoComment 9:15 am
Dr. Chandima Jeewandara

41 more Omicron cases detected in Sri Lanka

December 31, 2021 - 9:15 am

Another 41 cases of Omicron COVID variant have been detected in Sri Lanka.

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Dec 31 2021 December 31, 2021 April 6, 2026 NoComment 7:58 am
Asela Sampath

Canteen Owners to suspend the sale of Milk Tea

December 31, 2021 - 7:58 am

The All Island Canteen Owners Association has decided to suspend the sale of milk tea due to the increase in prices of milk powder.

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Dec 31 2021 December 31, 2021 April 6, 2026 NoComment 7:26 am
Kamal Gunaratne - Defence Secretary of Sri Lanka

Private security entities an integral part of Sri Lanka’s national security apparatus – Defence Secretary

December 31, 2021 - 7:26 am

The private security industry is an emerging industry and the support given by the Industry is immense as they are contributing to national security, said Sri Lanka’s Defence Secretary Gen. (Retd) Kamal Gunaratne.

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Dec 30 2021 December 30, 2021 April 6, 2026 NoComment 3:55 pm
Johnston Fernando

Second phase of Central Expressway to be declared open on January 15

December 30, 2021 - 3:55 pm

The Mirigama to Kurunegala stretch of the Central Expressway (E04) will be opened to the public on January 15, 2022, Minister of Highways Johnston Fernando said today (December 30).

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Dec 30 2021 December 30, 2021 April 6, 2026 NoComment 1:30 pm
Sapugaskanda oil refinery in Colombo Sri Lanka

Sapugaskanda oil refinery to be closed again from January 03

December 30, 2021 - 1:30 pm

The Sapugaskanda Oil Refinery will be closed from January 03 due to the shortage of US dollars for the purchase of crude oil, says Minister of Energy Udaya Gammanpila.

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Dec 30 2021 December 30, 2021 April 6, 2026 NoComment 9:00 am
Milk powder

Prices of imported milk powder increased

December 30, 2021 - 9:00 am

The Milk Powder Importers’ Association has decided to increase the prices of imported powdered milk with effect from midnight today (December 30).

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Dec 30 2021 December 30, 2021 April 6, 2026 1Comment 8:02 am
Rajitha Senaratne

Bond scam and Easter attacks should’ve been prevented – Rajitha

December 30, 2021 - 8:02 am

Parliamentarian Dr. Rajitha Senarathne says the controversial bond transactions and the 2019 Easter Sunday attacks were mistakes that should’ve been prevented, during the term of the good governance government.

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