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Over 2 million foreign cigarettes destroyed at Kerawalapitiya

Sri Lanka, Jan. 30 -- A total of 2,032,804 sticks of foreign cigarettes, illegally brought into the country over the past four months, were destroyed today (30) at the Waste to Energy Power Plant in K... Read More


Another suspect arrested for aiding Jinthupitiya shooting incident

Sri Lanka, Jan. 30 -- Another suspect accused of aiding and abetting the shooting incident that occurred on the night of January 16 in Jinthupitiya, within the Foreshore Police Division, was arrested ... Read More


Govt. to introduce digital entry pass to tourist attractions and expedite tourist visas

Sri Lanka, Jan. 30 -- A meeting has been held this morning (30) at the Presidential Secretariat between Minister of Foreign Affairs, Foreign Employment and Tourism, Vijitha Herath and members of the P... Read More


Ministry of Defense issues notice on firearms licenses

Sri Lanka, Jan. 30 -- The Ministry of Defense has issued a special announcement urging all individuals and institutions holding firearms licenses to renew their licenses for the year 2026 as the renew... Read More


GMOA, health sector trade unions agree to work together on common issues

Sri Lanka, Jan. 30 -- A discussion has been held yesterday (29) between the Executive Committee of the Government Medical Officers' Association (GMOA) and representatives of all health sector trade un... Read More


Ministry clarifies removal of former AASL Chairman Harsha Abeywickrama

Sri Lanka, Jan. 30 -- The Ministry of Ports and Civil Aviation has issued a statement rejecting reports circulating on social media platforms regarding the removal of former Chairman of the Airport an... Read More


President proposes another name for vacant Auditor General post

Sri Lanka, Jan. 30 -- Minister of Transport Bimal Rathnayake stated that President Anura Kumara Dissanayake has proposed another name for the currently vacant post of Auditor General. The Constitutio... Read More


Revision of electoral registers to resume tomorrow

Sri Lanka, Jan. 30 -- The process of revising the electoral registers is scheduled to recommence tomorrow (31). However, it has been reported that Grama Niladhari officers will not visit every househ... Read More


Colombo inflation rises to 2.3% in January 2026

Sri Lanka, Jan. 30 -- The overall rate of inflation, as measured by the Colombo Consumer Price Index (CCPI) on a year-on-year (Y-o-Y) basis, increased to 2.3% in January 2026, compared to 2.1% in Dece... Read More


60% of public transport drivers in Colombo addicted to drugs - Minister

Sri Lanka, Jan. 30 -- Minister of Highways and Urban Development Bimal Rathnayake stated that around 60% of drivers engaged in passenger transport services in Colombo and its suburban areas are severe... Read More