Cabinet nod given to expand project on management of hypertension and diabetes

2026-01-13   |   Politics

The Cabinet of Ministers has approved a plan to expand a project focused on preventing and managing hypertension and diabetes through primary health c...

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Govt to continue programme to grant Rs. 6,000 allowance to purchase school stationery

2026-01-13   |   Politics

The Cabinet of Ministers has approved a plan to keep providing a Rs. 6,000 allowance for each child to buy school stationery. This program started in ...

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Proposal to increase minimum purchasing price of Samba and Kiri Samba paddy varieties approved

2026-01-13   |   Politics

The Cabinet of Ministers in Sri Lanka has approved a plan to raise the minimum buying prices for Samba and Kiri Samba paddy varieties. This move aims ...

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Digital card system introduced for fuel supply to govt vehicles

2026-01-13   |   Politics

The Cabinet of Ministers in Sri Lanka has approved a new digital card system for fueling government vehicles. This system aims to make it easier to pa...

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Cabinet approval to implement National Fisheries and Aquaculture Policy

2026-01-13   |   Politics

The Cabinet of Ministers in Sri Lanka has given the green light to put into action the National Fisheries and Aquaculture Policy. This policy aims to ...

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Myanmar donates 500 MT of rice to cyclone victims in Sri Lanka

2026-01-13   |   Politics

Today, a ceremony took place at the Asia World Port Terminal in Ahlon Township, Yangon Port, to celebrate the donation of 500 metric tons (10,000 bags...

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Wimal Weerawansa ends Satyagraha against education reforms

2026-01-13   |   Politics

Wimal Weerawansa, a former minister, has chosen to end his ongoing 'Satyagraha' protest outside the Education Ministry. This decision came after the g...

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UN report urges accountability for conflict-related sexual violence in Sri Lanka

2026-01-13   |   Politics

A report released today by the UN Human Rights Office points out that conflict-related sexual violence in Sri Lanka is still not properly addressed. S...

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Iran official says 2,000 people have been killed in unrest

2026-01-13   |   General

An Iranian official announced on Tuesday that around 2,000 individuals, including members of the security forces, have died during protests in Iran. T...

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Govt. will not reverse its programs despite any disaster – President

2026-01-13   |   Politics

President Anura Kumara Dissanayake has declared that the government will not use the damage from Cyclone Ditwah as an excuse to stop or change its off...

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Case against Ramith Rambukwella fixed for pre-trial conference

2026-01-13   |   Politics

Ramith Rambukwella, the son of former Minister Keheliya Rambukwella, faces a case for allegedly gaining assets through illegal means. The Colombo High...

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Forest Conservation Dept. Officer arrested for soliciting bribe

2026-01-13   |   General

A Forest Conservation Department officer has been taken into custody by the Commission to Investigate Allegations of Bribery or Corruption (CIABOC). H...

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Appeals applications on Grade 06 admissions accepted online from today

2026-01-13   |   General

The Ministry of Education has announced that today marks the start of accepting appeal applications for Grade 6 school admissions for the year 2026. T...

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Extensive consultations to be held on proposed National Electricity Policy

2026-01-13   |   General

The Sectoral Oversight Committee on Infrastructure and Strategic Development has stressed the need for a wide-ranging discussion with all key stakehol...

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US pledges additional US$ 2 million humanitarian assistance for Sri Lanka

2026-01-13   |   General

The U.S. Embassy in Sri Lanka announced today that it will provide an extra $2 million in humanitarian aid to help communities impacted by Cyclone Dit...

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Several education sector trade unions to meet President today

2026-01-13   |   Business

Today, President Anura Kumara Dissanayake will meet with several trade unions from the education sector. This meeting, taking place on the 13th, will ...

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Motorcyclist arrested for damaging vehicles near Diyatha Uyana

2026-01-13   |   General

A man has been arrested for causing damage to multiple vehicles with a sharp object while riding his motorcycle in Battaramulla. A video that circulat...

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SLBFE provides benefits exceeding Rs. 1 bln for Sri Lankan migrant workers in 2025

2026-01-13   |   General

The Sri Lanka Bureau of Foreign Employment (SLBFE) has reported that it provided benefits exceeding Rs. 1 billion in 2025 to support Sri Lankan migran...

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Cabinet approves recruitment of another 23,000 teachers

2026-01-13   |   Politics

The Cabinet of Ministers in Sri Lanka has approved a plan to hire more than 23,000 teachers for state services. This hiring will support the new educa...

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Satellite imagery reveals 4,800 landslides occurred in Sri Lanka in recent weeks

2026-01-13   |   Politics

Recent satellite assessments have detected around 4,800 landslides in Sri Lanka since Cyclone Ditwah, according to Kumari Meegahakotuwa, the Director ...

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Landmark Rohingya genocide case against Myanmar heard at top UN court

2026-01-13   |   Politics

Myanmar aimed to eliminate the Rohingya people with its “genocidal policies,” according to Dawda Jallow, the foreign minister of The Gambia, speak...

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Donald Trump announces 25% tariff on countries doing business with Iran

2026-01-13   |   Business

US President Donald Trump announced on Monday that he is imposing a 25% tariff on goods from countries that have business relations with Iran. This de...

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Sri Lanka should seek to revise IMF targets- CBSL Governor

2026-01-13   |   General

Sri Lanka needs to change the goals set with the International Monetary Fund (IMF) as part of the Extended Fund Facility (EFF), according to Dr. Nanda...

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Two Russian nationals rescued after being swept away by strong currents at Ahungalla Beach

2026-01-13   |   General

Two Russian citizens were saved after being carried away by strong currents while swimming at Ahungalla Beach. This event took place yesterday, on the...

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Senior Russian official says Greenland could vote to join Russia if Trump does not hurry

2026-01-13   |   Politics

Dmitry Medvedev, the Deputy Chairman of Russia's Security Council, suggested that the people of Greenland might hold a vote to join Russia if U.S. Pre...

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