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Nov 20 2025 November 20, 2025 April 6, 2026 NoComment 9:29 pm
India's National Security Advisor Ajit Doval shaking hands with Sri Lanka's Defence Secretary Air Vice Marshal Sampath Thuyacontha (Retd) during bilateral talks in New Delhi, India

Sri Lanka, India strengthen security ties at CSC talks

November 20, 2025 - 9:29 pm

Sri Lanka and India held a bilateral discussion on the sidelines of the 7th National Security Advisers-level Meeting of the Colombo Security Conclave (CSC), which took place in New Delhi from November 19 to 20, 2025.

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Nov 20 2025 November 20, 2025 April 6, 2026 NoComment 9:15 pm
Sri Lanka President Anura Kumara Dissanayake

Sri Lanka President vows to end drug menace, says no criminal will get political protection

November 20, 2025 - 9:15 pm

Sri Lanka President Anura Kumara Dissanayake said the government’s only goal is to protect the nation and its children from the growing threat of drug addiction. He stressed that under his leadership, no criminal or drug trafficker will receive political protection.

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Nov 20 2025 November 20, 2025 April 6, 2026 NoComment 5:29 pm
Prime Minister of Pakistan Shehbaz Sharif hosting Sri Lanka, Zimbabwe and Pakistan cricket teams at a state luncheon

Sri Lanka, Zimbabwe and Pakistan Cricket teams honoured at state luncheon in Islamabad

November 20, 2025 - 5:29 pm

Prime Minister of Pakistan Shehbaz Sharif hosted the Sri Lanka, Zimbabwe and Pakistan cricket teams for a state luncheon at his residence on November 19, 2025.

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Nov 20 2025 November 20, 2025 April 6, 2026 NoComment 5:09 pm
Drug bust arrest

CCIB seizes 30kg of Kush at Colombo Mail Exchange

November 20, 2025 - 5:09 pm

Thirty kilograms of Kush cannabis were discovered during a raid carried out by officers of the Police Central Crime Investigations Bureau (CCIB).

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Nov 20 2025 November 20, 2025 April 6, 2026 NoComment 3:16 pm
Sri Lanka Prime Minister Dr. Harini Amarasuriya

Sri Lanka PM calls for community and school awareness on waste management

November 20, 2025 - 3:16 pm

The special subcommittee appointed to look into waste management in the Western Province convened yesterday (November 19) at the Parliament of Sri Lanka with the participation of Prime Minister Dr. Harini Amarasuriya.

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Nov 20 2025 November 20, 2025 April 6, 2026 NoComment 10:02 am
Tax in Sri Lanka

Sri Lanka’s IRD records highest tax revenue in history

November 20, 2025 - 10:02 am

The Inland Revenue Department (IRD) has announced that it has recorded the highest tax revenue collection in its history, reaching Rs. 2,002,241 million as of November 17, 2025.

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Nov 20 2025 November 20, 2025 April 6, 2026 NoComment 9:27 am
Sri Lanka government state logo

Sri Lanka allocates 330 Billion rupees for three-year salary increase plan

November 20, 2025 - 9:27 am

Minister of Public Administration, Provincial Councils and Local Government Professor A.H.M.H. Abayarathna told the Parliament of Sri Lanka yesterday (November 19) that allocations amounting to 330 billion rupees have been set aside for salary increases in the public service.

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Nov 20 2025 November 20, 2025 April 6, 2026 NoComment 8:44 am
Police officers arresting a suspect on the street

Suspected contract killer arrested with T-56 rifle in Midigama

November 20, 2025 - 8:44 am

A suspect was arrested with a T56 assault rifle while staying at a house in the Midigama Kapuwatta area early yesterday morning (November 19).

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Nov 19 2025 November 19, 2025 April 6, 2026 NoComment 7:29 pm
Sri Lanka President Anura Kumara Dissanayake

Sri Lanka President calls for new political solution for the North and East

November 19, 2025 - 7:29 pm

A delegation from the Tamil National Alliance met Sri Lanka President Anura Kumara Dissanayake this afternoon (November 19) at the Presidential Secretariat in Colombo.

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Nov 19 2025 November 19, 2025 April 6, 2026 NoComment 2:59 pm
Namal Rajapaksa

Namal Rajapaksa’s law degree faces fresh doubts as Parliament demands answers

November 19, 2025 - 2:59 pm

Chief Government Whip Dr. Nalinda Jayatissa raised serious concerns in the Parliament of Sri Lanka today (November 19) regarding the authenticity of MP Namal Rajapaksa’s legal qualifications, referring to several investigative reports published online.

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Nov 19 2025 November 19, 2025 April 6, 2026 NoComment 11:29 am
MP Oshani Umanga with Secretary General of Parliament, Kushani Rohanadeera

Sri Lanka earns IPU praise for boosting women’s representation

November 19, 2025 - 11:29 am

A delegation from the Parliament of Sri Lanka took part in a special meeting on gender equality held during the 151st Inter Parliamentary Union Assembly in Geneva on October 23, 2025.

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Nov 19 2025 November 19, 2025 April 6, 2026 NoComment 10:07 am
Sri Lanka Prime Minister Dr. Harini Amarasuriya

Sri Lanka PM calls for end to competitive education model, urges collaborative learning

November 19, 2025 - 10:07 am

Sri Lanka Prime Minister Dr. Harini Amarasuriya said that education is a process of sharing collective knowledge and has the power to bring people together politically, socially, and economically.

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Nov 19 2025 November 19, 2025 April 6, 2026 NoComment 7:00 am
Sri Lanka President Anura Kumara Dissanayake

Sri Lanka President rejects racism as a basis for any political agenda

November 19, 2025 - 7:00 am

Sri Lanka President Anura Kumara Dissanayake emphasised that the government is committed to the pursuit of truth as well as the pursuit of justice, and that the government needs a voice for justice.

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Nov 18 2025 November 18, 2025 April 6, 2026 NoComment 8:00 pm
Gun shooting

Couple shot dead in Unakuruwa

November 18, 2025 - 8:00 pm

A married couple who ran a shop in the Unakuruwa area of the Tangalle Police Division were shot dead tonight (November 18).

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Nov 18 2025 November 18, 2025 April 6, 2026 NoComment 3:45 pm
UPI One World payment facility

UPI One World payment facility launched for Sri Lankan pilgrims visiting India

November 18, 2025 - 3:45 pm

The Sri Lanka High Commission in India, together with the National Payments Corporation of India (NPCI), launched a pilot project on Monday (November 17) to introduce the UPI One World payment facility for Sri Lankan Buddhist pilgrims visiting India.

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Nov 18 2025 November 18, 2025 April 6, 2026 NoComment 12:46 pm
Parliament of Sri Lanka

Sri Lanka Cabinet approves end of MPs’ pensions

November 18, 2025 - 12:46 pm

The Cabinet has approved the submission of the Parliamentary Pensions (Abolition) Bill to the Parliament of Sri Lanka for approval.

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