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September 29, 2025
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Sri Lanka, Japan Seal Stronger Economic and Security Ties in Tokyo Talks

President Anura Kumara Dissanayake and Japanese Prime Minister Ishiba Shigeru reaffirmed Sri Lanka–Japan relations on Monday (29), pledging closer cooperation in economic recovery, infrastructure development, trade, and regional security. In a joint statement, the leaders committed to advancing their Comprehensive Partnership, with Japan reiterating its strong backing for Sri Lanka’s IMF-supported reforms and debt restructuring. […]

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September 29, 2025
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CID Exposes Failures in Container Clearance Tied to Crystal Meth Production

The Criminal Investigation Department (CID) has uncovered serious lapses in the clearance of a container later linked to a crystal methamphetamine (“Ice”) syndicate operating in Sri Lanka. Statements have been recorded from senior officials, including the DIG in charge of the Police Narcotics Bureau (PNB) and its Director, over the release of the container discovered […]

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September 27, 2025
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Police Detain 328 Crime Suspects, Including 38 Shooters, in Major Crackdown

Police Headquarters announced that 328 suspects linked to organized crime are currently being held under detention orders. Police Media Spokesperson, Assistant Superintendent of Police F. U. Wootler, confirmed that 38 identified shooters are among those detained. Authorities further revealed that 1,721 local and foreign firearms have been seized during the ongoing crackdown.

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September 27, 2025
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Final Rites Held for Monks Killed in Na Uyana Senasana Cable Car Tragedy

COLOMBO – The final rites of four monks who lost their lives in the Na Uyana Aranya Senasana accident were performed today (17) at 1 p.m. at the Pansiyagama public cemetery. The late Ven. Malwanegama Samiddhi Thero, Ven. Nawalapitiye Uttarananda Thero, Ven. Nugegoda Vipassi Thero, and Ven. Udawalawa Santasumana Thero were laid to rest following […]

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September 26, 2025
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Sri Lanka, WTO Chief Hold Talks on Strengthening Trade and Reform

NEW YORK – Foreign Minister Vijitha Herath held bilateral discussions with World Trade Organization (WTO) Director-General Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala at the United Nations Headquarters. Talks centered on Sri Lanka’s engagement with the multilateral trading system and potential areas to deepen cooperation with the WTO. Minister Herath reiterated Sri Lanka’s commitment to strengthening its role within the […]

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September 26, 2025
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Three Public Officials Nabbed in Bribery Commission Raids

The Bribery Commission has arrested a Rural Development Officer, an Office Assistant, and a female Security Officer in two separate operations conducted yesterday (25). In the first raid, a Rural Development Officer from the Deniyaya Rural Development Centre was arrested around 11.20 am at the office premises following a complaint by a local resident. The […]

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September 26, 2025
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Sri Lanka to Repeal PTA, Draft New Counter-Terrorism Law in Line with Global Standards

Sri Lanka is moving to repeal the Prevention of Terrorism Act (PTA) and introduce a new counter-terrorism law aligned with international standards, Minister of Justice and National Integration Harshana Nanayakkara told the UN Committee on Enforced Disappearances in Geneva. He said a Cabinet-appointed committee is in the final stages of drafting the legislation, which is […]

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September 25, 2025
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Govt to Present Digital Education Policy Framework by March 2026

The government will present a comprehensive Digital Education Policy Framework for Cabinet approval by March 2026, the Digital Task Force on Education Reform announced. The update was shared during a Subcommittee meeting under the Ministerial Consultative Committee on Education, chaired by Prime Minister and Education Minister Dr. Harini Amarasuriya on September 23. The framework focuses […]