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Court delays decision on petition challenging remand of Kassapa Thero and another monk

Sri Lanka, Jan. 30 -- The Court of Appeal has postponed the delivery of its decision on a writ petition filed seeking the invalidation of the remand order issued against Venerable Balangoda Kassapa Th... Read More


Govt signs agreement with plantation companies to increase estate workers' daily wage

Sri Lanka, Jan. 30 -- An agreement was signed this morning (30) between the Regional Plantation Companies (RPCs) and the Government at the Ministry of Plantation and Community Infrastructure to increa... Read More


GMOA's 48-hour ultimatum to government expires today

Sri Lanka, Jan. 30 -- The Government Medical Officers' Association (GMOA) has stated that the 48-hour ultimatum granted to the government to address their grievances concludes today (30). The union's... Read More


Sri Lanka's Sabina Yousaf crowned 2nd runner-up at Mrs. World 2025

Sri Lanka, Jan. 30 -- Sri Lanka's Sabina Yousaf has been named the Second Runner-Up at the 41st Mrs. World pageant, earning international recognition for the country at the prestigious global competit... Read More


Special traffic plan implemented for 78th Independence Day celebration and rehearsals

Sri Lanka, Jan. 30 -- Sri Lanka Police said a special traffic plan will be implemented in Colombo from today (30) in view of rehearsals and festivities related to the 78th National Independence Day ce... Read More


Another suspect arrested for aiding Jinthupitiya shooting incident

Sri Lanka, Jan. 30 -- Another suspect accused of aiding and abetting the shooting incident that occurred on the night of January 16 in Jinthupitiya, within the Foreshore Police Division, was arrested ... Read More


President proposes another name for vacant Auditor General post

Sri Lanka, Jan. 30 -- Minister of Transport Bimal Rathnayake stated that President Anura Kumara Dissanayake has proposed another name for the currently vacant post of Auditor General. The Constitutio... Read More


Revision of electoral registers to resume tomorrow

Sri Lanka, Jan. 30 -- The process of revising the electoral registers is scheduled to recommence tomorrow (31). However, it has been reported that Grama Niladhari officers will not visit every househ... Read More


Colombo inflation rises to 2.3% in January 2026

Sri Lanka, Jan. 30 -- The overall rate of inflation, as measured by the Colombo Consumer Price Index (CCPI) on a year-on-year (Y-o-Y) basis, increased to 2.3% in January 2026, compared to 2.1% in Dece... Read More


60% of public transport drivers in Colombo addicted to drugs - Minister

Sri Lanka, Jan. 30 -- Minister of Highways and Urban Development Bimal Rathnayake stated that around 60% of drivers engaged in passenger transport services in Colombo and its suburban areas are severe... Read More