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January 29, 2026
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Sri Lanka Launches First Automated Border Control E-Gate System at BIA

Sri Lanka has launched its first Automated Border Control (ABC) e-gate system at Bandaranaike International Airport, marking a major step in modernising border management and enhancing passenger convenience, the Ministry of Ports and Civil Aviation said. The system was introduced under a Japan-funded project implemented by the International Organization for Migration (IOM) to strengthen border […]

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January 29, 2026
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Former President Ranil Wickremesinghe Appears Before Colombo Fort Magistrate’s Court

Former President Ranil Wickremesinghe arrived at the Colombo Fort Magistrate’s Court a short while ago in connection with a case filed under the Public Property Act. The case alleges that public funds were misused during Wickremesinghe’s presidency to finance a trip to London, undertaken to attend the graduation ceremony of his wife, Professor Maithree Wickremesinghe. […]

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January 29, 2026
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Supreme Court Orders Notice on Gotabaya Rajapaksa, Former Officials Over Aragalaya Compensation

The Supreme Court today ordered that notices be issued to a group of former senior officials, including former President Gotabaya Rajapaksa, in connection with a Fundamental Rights petition. The order was made when a petition filed by Dr. Ravindranath Dabare was taken up for consideration. The petition seeks a directive to recover compensation allegedly paid […]

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January 28, 2026
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Jayatissa Slams Opposition and Media Over ‘Misleading’ Narrative on Education Reforms

Cabinet Spokesperson and Minister Nalinda Jayatissa has strongly criticised the opposition and sections of the media, accusing them of creating public fear and confusion over the government’s proposed education reforms. Responding to questions from journalists on whether the reforms could be implemented this year, Jayatissa claimed that certain television channels disproportionately promoted the views of […]

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January 24, 2026
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Parliament Deputy Secretary-General Suspended Over Appointment Irregularities

The Chief of Staff and Deputy Secretary-General of Parliament, Chaminda Kumara Kularatne, has been suspended with immediate effect following a decision by the Parliamentary Staff Advisory Council. The decision was taken after a preliminary investigation found that he had allegedly provided false information in relation to his appointment. As a result, the Advisory Council has […]

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January 23, 2026
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PM Harini Says She Will Step Down When People Decide Change Is Needed

Prime Minister and Minister of Education, Higher Education and Vocational Education, Dr. Harini Amarasuriya, said she is ready to step down from office whenever the people of Sri Lanka decide that a change is needed. Speaking after her return to the island this morning (23) following her participation in the 2026 World Economic Forum Annual […]

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January 23, 2026
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Ex-TRCSL Chairman Anusha Palpita Remanded Until February 6 Over Asset Declaration Probe

Former Secretary to the Ministry of Mass Media and former Chairman of the Telecommunications Regulatory Commission of Sri Lanka (TRCSL), Anusha Palpita, has been remanded until February 6 by the Colombo Chief Magistrate’s Court. The order was issued by Colombo Chief Magistrate Asanga S. Bodharagama after considering submissions made by officers of the Commission to […]

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January 21, 2026
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PM Harini Meets ADB President During Switzerland Visit Ahead of World Economic Forum

Prime Minister Dr. Harini Amarasuriya, who is currently on an official visit to Switzerland, has met with Asian Development Bank (ADB) President Masato Kanda on the sidelines of the World Economic Forum (WEF). The meeting took place at the Congress Centre in Switzerland, the venue for the annual WEF in Davos-Klosters. Prime Minister Amarasuriya and […]

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January 21, 2026
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Over 6,000 Acres Allocated for Housing Reconstruction After Disasters

The Department of Land Development has announced that more than 6,000 acres of land have been handed over to District Secretaries to facilitate the reconstruction of homes destroyed by recent disasters. Land Commissioner General Chandana Ranaweera stated that all identified lands will first be inspected by the National Building Research Organisation (NBRO). He added that […]