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Major General Nalinda Niyangoda has officially taken charge as Sri Lanka’s new Chief of National Intelligence (CNI) today, 28 October, at the Ministry of Defence in Sri Jayawardenepura Kotte.
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All systems go for one of Sri Lanka’s most prestigious media events! The Presidential Media Awards 2025 will take center stage at the Nelum Pokuna Mahinda Rajapaksa Theatre in Colombo on November 11, celebrating the country’s top journalists and media professionals.
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Police have arrested the main gunman suspected in the fatal shooting of Weligama Pradeshiya Sabha Chairman Lasantha Wickramasekara, a case that shocked the Southern Province and drew national attention. The suspect was apprehended in Maharagama during a targeted operation, authorities confirmed.
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Sri Lanka’s women’s 4x100m relay team delivered a stunning performance at the South Asian Athletics Championship 2025, seizing the gold medal with a blazing time of 44.70 seconds. The event, held in Ranchi, saw fierce competition among regional powerhouses, but Sri Lanka’s quartet surged ahead with precision and speed to secure the top spot
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Five suspects—including the landowner—were remanded until October 29 for allegedly conducting an unauthorized treasure excavation in Kumburupitiya, Navachchole.
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Political tensions have escalated sharply across Sri Lanka following the assassination of a prominent local government chairman, Lasantha Wickramasekara, in the southern town of Weligama on Wednesday, October 22, 2025.
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The Kinniya Sub Depot, operated by the Sri Lanka Transport Board (SLTB), is currently functioning under several operational constraints, according to a recent on-site inspection.
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In a decisive move to curb inflation and ensure affordability of staple foods, the Consumer Affairs Authority (CAA) of Sri Lanka has announced new maximum retail prices (MRPs) for several varieties of imported rice. The regulation, effective from October 21, 2025, was issued under Gazette No. 2459/12 and is legally binding for all importers, distributors, and retailers across the country.
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The Information Communication Technology Agency (ICTA) has announced the full restoration of Lanka Government Cloud (LGC) services following recent technical disruptions.
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Mutur, October 19, 2025 — A grand felicitation ceremony was held today in Mutur to honor Mr. A.S.M. Fayis for his prestigious promotion to the Special Grade of the Sri Lanka Planning Service (SLPS) and his appointment to the Ministry of Digital Economy, Colombo. Mr. Fayis is noted as the first officer from Mutur to achieve this distinguished position in an All Island Service.
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