Importers have agreed to reduce the prices of imported milk powder from January 16, the Ministry of Trade, Commerce, Food Security and Cooperative Development said today. Accordingly, the price of a kilogram of imported milk powder will be reduced by Rs. 125, while a 400-gram packet will see a reduction of Rs. 50 from January 16. The Ministry said the …
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The nominations for the appointments of three new Ambassadors and a new High Commissioner have been approved by the Committee on High Posts of Parliament. Moreover, the Committee has also granted approval for the appointment of a Secretary to the Ministry. This was when the said Committee Chaired by Dr. Harini Amarasuriya, Hon. Prime Minister met recently (Jan. 09) in …
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The attention of the Sectoral Oversight Committee on Governance, Justice and Civil Protection was drawn to the Poisons, Opium and Dangerous Drugs (Amendment) Bill and the Judicature (Amendment) Bill. Discussions on these Bills took place at a meeting of the Sectoral Oversight Committee on Governance, Justice and Civil Protection, held in Parliament on 9th January 2026, under the chairmanship of …
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The Committee on Public Finance instructed the officials of the Welfare Benefits Board to amend the existing criteria to make the Aswesuma Welfare Benefits Payment Scheme more effective. Since various issues have arisen in relation to the existing 22 criteria used to determine the eligibility of individuals for the current Aswesuma Welfare Benefits Payment Scheme, officials were instructed to take …
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Sri Lanka Cricket (SLC) has announced that there will be no player auction for the upcoming sixth edition of the Lanka Premier League, with franchises set to assemble their squads through a player draft scheduled for March 22. This marks a shift in team selection strategy for the tournament, with the draft system returning for the first time since 2022. …
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The national “Prajashakthi” movement launched by the Government to eradicate poverty and ensure economic justice through social empowerment is now being implemented successfully across all districts of the country. In this context, an awareness programme on the Prajashakthi national movement for community development representatives of the Colombo, Gampaha and Kalutara districts was held yesterday (13) at Temple Trees. Approximately Rs. …
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Issued by the Natural Hazards Early Warning Centre Issued at 12.30 p.m. 14 January 2026 valid for the period until 11.00 p.m. 14 January 2026
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An innovative tourism attraction, the “Dambulla Bustaurant,” will be introduced to the Dambulla area on January 15, offering visitors a new way to explore the region while enjoying a dining experience on the move. Designed to cater to tourists visiting the Dambulla–Sigiriya corridor, the specially equipped bus will function as a mobile restaurant, allowing passengers to enjoy meals as they …
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Deputy Minister of Defence, Major General Aruna Jayasekara (Retd), conducted an inspection visit to the Sri Lanka Navy Operations Room at the Navy Headquarters in Akuregoda yesterday (13 January), where he underscored the national importance of the “Ratama Ekata” programme and commended the Sri Lanka Navy for its continuous and effective implementation of the initiative, despite its extensive involvement in …
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Investigations have been started on the message received to the Warakapola police station that a couple who was electrocuted in a paddy land in Hunuwala area of Warakapola police station on 2026.01.13 after noon. The residents of Hunuwala, Tulhiriya area where the deceased was 60 years old and the deceased was 58 years old. The current investigation has been revealed …
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