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Nov 01 2025 November 1, 2025 April 6, 2026 NoComment 10:04 am
Sri Lanka government state logo

Sri Lanka begins data collection on transport services

November 1, 2025 - 10:04 am

The National Transport Commission of Sri Lanka says that data collection on three-wheelers, school vans, office services, and special tour buses will begin today (November 1).

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Nov 01 2025 November 1, 2025 April 6, 2026 NoComment 9:24 am
Plastic bags

Sri Lanka bans free distribution of polythene bags from today

November 1, 2025 - 9:24 am

The Central Environmental Authority (CEA) has announced that providing plastic (sili sili) bags free of charge to customers at shops has been banned from today (November 1).

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Nov 01 2025 November 1, 2025 April 6, 2026 NoComment 8:00 am
University of Jaffna’s library building

Firearm and explosives found at University of Jaffna library building

November 1, 2025 - 8:00 am

A firearm and several explosive items were discovered during roof repair work at the University of Jaffna’s library building on the afternoon of October 31, 2025.

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Oct 31 2025 October 31, 2025 April 6, 2026 NoComment 8:55 pm
Fuel crisis in Sri Lanka

Sri Lanka revises fuel prices from November 1, 2025

October 31, 2025 - 8:55 pm

Fuel prices in Sri Lanka have been revised, effective November 1, 2025.

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Oct 31 2025 October 31, 2025 April 6, 2026 NoComment 6:00 pm
Handcuffs - Arrest by Police

Kuchchaveli PS Chairman arrested over Rs. 500,000 bribe

October 31, 2025 - 6:00 pm

The Chairman of the Kuchchaveli Pradeshiya Sabha has been arrested on charges of soliciting a bribe of Rs. 500,000, police said.

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Oct 31 2025 October 31, 2025 April 6, 2026 NoComment 12:20 pm
Handcuffs - Arrest by Police

Ex-STC Chairman Hussein Bhaila arrested over Rs. 99 million corruption case

October 31, 2025 - 12:20 pm

Former Chairman of the Sri Lanka State Trading (General) Corporation (STC), Hussein Ahamed Bhaila, was arrested this morning (October 31) by officers of the Commission to Investigate Allegations of Bribery or Corruption (CIABOC).

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Oct 31 2025 October 31, 2025 April 6, 2026 NoComment 12:00 pm
Court decision

Wellawaya Magistrate suspended over misconduct allegations

October 31, 2025 - 12:00 pm

The Judicial Service Commission (JSC) has suspended Wellawaya Magistrate Manjula Ratnayake from his duties with effect from October 30, 2025, following a complaint made by the Inspector General of Police (IGP).

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Oct 31 2025 October 31, 2025 April 6, 2026 NoComment 11:15 am
Neville Wanniarachchi

Neville Wanniarachchi granted bail

October 31, 2025 - 11:15 am

The Colombo Magistrate’s Court has ordered the release on bail of Neville Wanniarachchi, the former security officer of former Sri Lanka President Mahinda Rajapaksa.

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Oct 31 2025 October 31, 2025 April 6, 2026 NoComment 9:37 am
Sri Lanka Customs

Sri Lanka Customs surpasses Rs. 2 Trillion in tax revenue

October 31, 2025 - 9:37 am

Sri Lanka Customs has achieved a historic milestone by collecting over Rs. 2 trillion (Rs. 2,000 billion) in tax revenue for the year, as of October 30, 2025.

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Oct 31 2025 October 31, 2025 April 6, 2026 NoComment 8:00 am
Health service - Doctor

GMOA temporarily suspends islandwide strike

October 31, 2025 - 8:00 am

The Government Medical Officers’ Association (GMOA) has temporarily suspended the islandwide strike that was scheduled to begin today (October 31) at 8:00 AM.

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Oct 30 2025 October 30, 2025 April 6, 2026 NoComment 3:16 pm
Sri Lanka President Anura Kumara Dissanayake

Sri Lanka launches ‘Ratama Ekata’ national drive to eradicate drug menace

October 30, 2025 - 3:16 pm

Sri Lanka President Anura Kumara Dissanayake says that no matter what challenges arise from drugs or organized crime, the government is fully prepared to face them.

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Oct 30 2025 October 30, 2025 April 6, 2026 1Comment 12:04 pm
Health service - Doctor

Over Rs. 1.2 Billion owed to Government by Sri Lankan Doctors who quit service

October 30, 2025 - 12:04 pm

The National Audit Office of Sri Lanka has revealed that more than Rs. 1,277 million should be recovered by the Sri Lankan government from state medical officers who have left public service.

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Oct 30 2025 October 30, 2025 April 6, 2026 NoComment 11:36 am
Strike

GMOA to launch nationwide strike tomorrow

October 30, 2025 - 11:36 am

The Government Medical Officers’ Association (GMOA) announced that it will launch a nationwide trade union action tomorrow (October 31) in protest against the arbitrary transfer procedure.

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Oct 30 2025 October 30, 2025 April 6, 2026 NoComment 8:27 am
Handcuffs - Arrest by Police

Three arrested with massive cannabis haul in Thanamalwila

October 30, 2025 - 8:27 am

A major cannabis raid was carried out in the Nikawewa area under the Thanamalwila Police Division yesterday (October 29).

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Oct 29 2025 October 29, 2025 April 6, 2026 NoComment 5:32 pm
Defence Secretary Air Vice Marshal Sampath Thuyacontha speaking during a meeting chaired by Deputy Minister of Defence Major General Aruna Jayasekara in Colombo

Defence Ministry holds key meetings on welfare, security, and budget reforms

October 29, 2025 - 5:32 pm

Deputy Minister of Defence Major General Aruna Jayasekara (Retd) and Defence Secretary Air Vice Marshal Sampath Thuyacontha (Retd) jointly chaired a series of high-level meetings at the Deputy Minister’s office in Colombo yesterday (October 28).

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Oct 29 2025 October 29, 2025 April 6, 2026 NoComment 5:16 pm
Defence Secretary Air Vice Marshal Sampath Thuyacontha speaking during a meeting chaired by Deputy Minister of Defence Major General Aruna Jayasekara in Colombo

High-Level meeting to speed up release of Jaffna-Palali lands

October 29, 2025 - 5:16 pm

A high-level meeting was held yesterday (October 28) at the office of the Deputy Minister of Defence in Colombo to review the progress and address challenges related to the release of private lands in the Jaffna-Palali area to their rightful owners.

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