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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 […]

Local News
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 […]

Local News
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 […]

Local News
September 25, 2025
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Sri Lanka Police Set Up Province-Wise Hotlines for Public to Report Drug Crimes

Sri Lanka Police have introduced dedicated hotline numbers for each province, enabling citizens to confidentially report drug-related activities directly to senior law enforcement officials. The move is aimed at boosting community participation in the fight against narcotics and ensuring quicker police response. According to police, only authorized Senior Deputy Inspectors General (SDIGs) will receive and […]

Local News
September 25, 2025
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Four Garment Factory Workers Dead in Thalawa Van-Lorry Collision

A fatal road accident in Moragoda, Thalawa, Anuradhapura, claimed the lives of four apparel factory workers early Thursday morning. Police said the crash occurred when a lorry traveling from Mullaitivu to Kuliyapitiya collided with a van heading from Ja-Ela to Mullaitivu. Two more individuals were injured and are receiving treatment at the Anuradhapura Teaching Hospital. […]

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September 23, 2025
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Sri Lanka Approves Rs. 500M ‘Super App’ to Streamline Public Services

The Sri Lankan government has approved the creation of a Government Super App, a unified digital platform designed to give citizens easy access to a wide range of state services. The initiative aims to replace fragmented processes across departments by consolidating services into a single mobile and web interface. Once operational, the app is expected […]

Local News
September 23, 2025
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MP Archuna Sparks Controversy After Heated Clash with Police

lkpost.lk -MP Ramanathan Archuna was caught on camera in a heated exchange with police after being asked to remove his car, allegedly parked illegally near Fort Railway Station. In the video, Archuna is heard telling an officer, “You are talking like an idiot,” before leaving the scene. The incident occurred as the MP arrived to […]