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January 04, 2026
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Airline Crew Member Arrested at BIA with Gold Worth Rs. 45.9 Million

An airline cabin crew member has been arrested at the Bandaranaike International Airport (BIA) in Katunayake for attempting to smuggle a large consignment of gold into Sri Lanka. The suspect was taken into custody by Sri Lanka Customs in the early hours of this morning while attempting to exit through the crew gate at the […]

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January 04, 2026
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Schools Reopen Tomorrow; Revised Term Dates and Timetables Announced for Muslim Schools

The first school term for all grades except Grade One and Grade Six will commence tomorrow, the Ministry of Education announced. The Ministry said preparatory activities, including school cleaning programs, are currently underway ahead of reopening. Under the newly introduced education reforms, Grade Six students will begin their first term on January 21, while Grade […]

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January 02, 2026
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CEB Proposes 11.57% Electricity Tariff Increase for Early 2026

The Ceylon Electricity Board (CEB) has submitted a proposal to the Public Utilities Commission of Sri Lanka (PUCSL) seeking a revision of electricity tariffs for 2026, including an 11.57% increase for the first quarter of the year. According to the submission, the proposed hike is intended to cover an estimated deficit of LKR 13,094 million […]

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January 02, 2026
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Two Killed in Separate Road Accidents; Large Cannabis Haul Recovered in Hambegamuwa

Two fatal road accidents reported from Pulmoddai and Echchalampattu have claimed the lives of two individuals, police said. In Pulmoddai, a 64-year-old resident of Kolongolla died after losing control of his motorcycle, which veered off the road and plunged into a canal in the Mahasenpura area. In a separate incident in Echchalampattu, a 21-year-old motorcyclist […]

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January 02, 2026
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170 Kg of Heroin Destroyed Under Tight Police and Court Supervision

A stock of 170 kilograms of heroin was destroyed today after the completion of all legal proceedings, under strict supervision and security arrangements. The narcotics were originally seized on September 7, 2021, following a tip-off received by the Batticaloa Divisional Criminal Investigation Bureau, with assistance from the Sri Lanka Navy. The seized drugs were subsequently […]

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December 30, 2025
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Sajith Premadasa Holds Talks with Senior UNP Leaders

A high-level meeting was held between the Samagi Jana Balawegaya (SJB) and the United National Party (UNP), involving Opposition Leader Sajith Premadasa and senior UNP representatives. The UNP delegation included Deputy Leader Ruwan Wijewardene, Assistant Leader Akila Viraj Kariyawasam, and Deputy Chairman Naveen Dissanayake. According to reports, the discussions continued for several hours and took […]

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December 29, 2025
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Sri Lanka Seeks Chinese Support to Develop Nationwide EV Charging Infrastructure

Foreign Affairs Minister Vijitha Herath says Sri Lanka has proposed the establishment of a countrywide electric vehicle (EV) charging network with the support of the Chinese government. In a social media post, the Minister said the proposal was discussed during a meeting with Chinese Ambassador to Sri Lanka, Qi Zhenhong, held today at the Ministry […]

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December 29, 2025
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Ne-Yo Apologises to Fans After Colombo Concert Is Cancelled

International R&B star Ne-Yo has issued an apology to Sri Lankan fans following the sudden cancellation of his scheduled concert in Colombo. In a message shared on social media, the singer said he had been eagerly looking forward to performing for his Sri Lankan fanbase but was forced to cancel due to “unforeseen circumstances.” He […]

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December 29, 2025
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Sri Lanka Customs Surpasses Revenue Targets Ahead of Schedule

Sri Lanka Customs has recorded a landmark achievement by exceeding its annual revenue targets with several days still remaining in the year, according to Customs Director and Spokesperson Chandana Punchihewa. Addressing the media, Punchihewa said the government had initially set a revenue target of Rs. 2,115 billion for 2025, which was surpassed by mid-November. In […]

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December 24, 2025
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PM Inspects Cyclone-Affected School in Badulla, Reviews Recovery Efforts

Prime Minister Dr. Harini Amarasuriya visited Meegahakiula National School in the Badulla District today (December 24) to inspect educational institutions impacted by recent disasters. According to a statement issued by Minister of Plantations and Community Infrastructure Samantha Vidyarathna, discussions during the visit focused on the extent of damage caused to the school by Cyclone Ditwah […]