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Sri Lanka plans vocational qualifications for retiring Tri Forces personnel
Sri Lanka’s Ministry of Defence is planning a structured programme to help retiring Tri Forces personnel obtain National Vocational Qualifications (NVQs) and secure employment opportunities for successful second careers. The post Sri Lanka plans vocational qualifications for…
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Former Ministry Secretary arrested over Rs. 8 Million theatre chair scandal
Former Ministry Secretary Gamini Kithsiri Dias Amarawardena was arrested today (November 2, 2026) over alleged corruption in a chair purchase for the Mahinda Rajapaksa Theatre in Polgolla, causing a government loss of nearly Rs. 8 million. The post Former Ministry Secretary…
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Sri Lanka launches Chinese-funded project to rebuild 14 disaster-damaged bridges
Sri Lanka launched the first phase of a Chinese-funded project to reconstruct 14 bridges damaged by natural disasters on November 1, 2026, with nine bridges selected for the first phase. The post Sri Lanka launches Chinese-funded project to rebuild 14 disaster-damaged bridges…
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Piyankara Jayaratne’s Vesak cards corruption case to resume on November 13
The Colombo High Court today (November 2, 2026) ordered that another corruption case against former Minister Piyankara Jayaratne, who is currently serving a seven-year prison sentence, be taken up for further examination of evidence on November 13, 2026. The post Piyankara…
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Sri Lanka PM Harini Amarasuriya arrives in Antigua for CHOGM 2026
Sri Lankan Prime Minister Dr. Harini Amarasuriya arrived in Antigua and Barbuda today (November 2, 2026) to participate in the 2026 Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting (CHOGM). The post Sri Lanka PM Harini Amarasuriya arrives in Antigua for CHOGM 2026 appeared first on…
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Investigation launched into inmate’s shooting death at Dumbara Prison
The Department of Prisons has launched an investigation into the death of a 28-year-old inmate who was shot by a prison officer while allegedly attempting to escape from Dumbara Prison yesterday afternoon (November 1, 2026). The post Investigation launched into inmate’s shooting…
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Litro Gas warns dealers against hoarding and overcharging
Litro Gas Lanka has warned that strict disciplinary action will be taken against dealers who hoard gas, restrict sales, charge above the prescribed maximum retail price or collect unauthorized additional fees. The post Litro Gas warns dealers against hoarding and overcharging…
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Sri Lanka revises fuel prices from November 2, 2026
Fuel prices in Sri Lanka have been revised, effective November 2, 2026. The post Sri Lanka revises fuel prices from November 2, 2026 appeared first on Onlanka .
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CCTV cameras to be installed at all police stations in Sri Lanka
Plans are underway to install CCTV cameras at every police station in Sri Lanka, with procurement activities for the project already in progress. The post CCTV cameras to be installed at all police stations in Sri Lanka appeared first on Onlanka .
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2,819 new nursing officers appointed to Sri Lanka’s health service
A total of 2,819 trainee nurses have been appointed as Grade III nursing officers to Sri Lanka’s health service at a ceremony held at Temple Trees in Colombo today (November 1, 2026), under the patronage of President Anura Kumara Dissanayake. The post 2,819 new nursing officers…
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TIN certificate mandatory for key transactions in Sri Lanka from today
The requirement to submit a valid Taxpayer Identification Number (TIN) Certificate for several banking, vehicle registration and other transactions in Sri Lanka comes into effect today (November 1, 2026). The post TIN certificate mandatory for key transactions in Sri Lanka from…
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Sri Lanka President announces tax cuts in upcoming budget
Sri Lanka President Anura Kumara Dissanayake announced that certain taxes will be reduced in the upcoming budget without affecting the government’s revenue targets. The post Sri Lanka President announces tax cuts in upcoming budget appeared first on Onlanka .
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16-year-old boy seriously injured in police shooting in Kadawatha
A 16-year-old boy has been seriously injured after police opened fire at a three-wheeler that allegedly failed to stop when ordered by officers at Mahakade Junction in Kadawatha today (October 31, 2026). The post 16-year-old boy seriously injured in police shooting in Kadawatha…
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Vijitha Herath meets DJ Snake, pledges support for international music festivals in Sri Lanka
Sri Lanka’s Minister of Foreign Affairs, Foreign Employment and Tourism, Vijitha Herath, met internationally renowned music artist DJ Snake and his team during their visit to Sri Lanka for the SENTER Music Festival in Colombo. The post Vijitha Herath meets DJ Snake, pledges…
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Colombo inflation rises to 8.3% in October 2026
Year-on-year inflation in Colombo rose to 8.3% in October 2026 from 8.0% in September, according to the latest Colombo Consumer Price Index (CCPI) data released by the Department of Census and Statistics. The post Colombo inflation rises to 8.3% in October 2026 appeared first on…
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CID arrests suspect over Rs. 59.6 million financial fraud
The Criminal Investigation Department (CID) has arrested a 30-year-old man from Maligawatta in connection with an alleged financial fraud involving Rs. 59,656,496.84 at a private company. The post CID arrests suspect over Rs. 59.6 million financial fraud appeared first on…
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Woman arrested at BIA over Rs. 1.45 million WhatsApp scam
A 46-year-old woman from Nugegoda has been arrested at Bandaranaike International Airport (BIA) in Katunayake in connection with an alleged Rs. 1,455,000 WhatsApp gift parcel scam. The post Woman arrested at BIA over Rs. 1.45 million WhatsApp scam appeared first on Onlanka .
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Police record statements from 17 people over Homagama custody death
Sri Lanka Police have recorded statements from 17 people as investigations continue into the death of 29-year-old Ishara Harsha Kumara following his arrest by Homagama Police on October 25, 2026. The post Police record statements from 17 people over Homagama custody death…
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CIABOC seeks High Court order to cancel bail granted to Rakitha Rajapakshe and two others
The Colombo High Court has fixed February 9, 2027, to hear revision petitions challenging the bail granted to Rakitha Rajapakshe, Charith Abeysinghe and Aruna Warushahennadige in an alleged Rs. 120 million bribery case. The post CIABOC seeks High Court order to cancel bail…
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Three Kobeigane Police officers suspended over suspect’s death in custody
Two Police Sergeants and a Police Constable attached to the Kobeigane Police Station have been suspended from duty for neglecting their duties following the death of a 41-year-old suspect who was hospitalised while in police custody. The post Three Kobeigane Police officers…