The official tour showcasing the ICC T20 World Cup trophy, which will be jointly hosted by India and Sri Lanka in 2026, was formally inaugurated today (21) at the Presidential Secretariat under the patronage of President Anura Kumara Dissanayake.
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Speaker (Dr.) Jagath Wickramaratne announced today (Jan. 21) in Parliament that he has endorsed the certificate on the Colombo Port City Economic Commission (Amendment) Bill, on 20.01.2026. This Bill was presented to Parliament on 05.12.2025 and was taken up for debate and passed in Parliament on 07.01.2026. The Colombo Port City Economic Commission (Amendment) Bill has been brought with the …
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A mobile laboratory service aimed at identifying drivers and bus conductors operating under the influence of drugs was officially launched on 21 January 2026 at the private bus terminal on Bastion Mawatha, Colombo. The mobile laboratory is currently capable of detecting four types of drugs consumed within the past 14 days, with test results available within minutes. Based on these …
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A special programme to obtain district-level suggestions from Persons with Disabilities regarding the improvement of service delivery for Persons with Disabilities is to be held under the leadership of the Parliamentary Caucus for Persons with Disabilities, at the District Secretariat Auditorium in Kalutara on January 30, the Chair of the Caucus, Member of Parliament Sugath Wasantha de Silva said. This …
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The United Kingdom remains one of Sri Lanka’s most important trading partners and is currently the second-largest export destination for Sri Lankan goods. In a significant move to strengthen trade relations with developing countries, the UK introduced the Developing Countries Trading Scheme (DCTS) with effect from 19 June 2023, granting preferential market access to 65 developing countries, including Sri Lanka. …
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Sri Lanka has secured a place among the world’s leading honeymoon destinations, with Galle ranked fifth in Tripadvisor’s 2026 Travelers’ Choice Best of the Best Honeymoon Destinations list. Tripadvisor has released its list of the world’s top 10 honeymoon destinations—and what makes it stand out is that it’s driven by real traveler reviews. The “2026 Travelers’ Choice Best of the …
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A warm Sri Lankan welcome for the England team as they arrive ahead of the ODI & T20I Series, set to begin on 22 January 2026. Both nations eagerly await an unforgettable contest, promising passion, sportsmanship, and world-class cricket action.
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The implementation of transfers of Principals in National and Provincial Schools and related matters, together with the existing human resource shortages in schools, were discussed recently at the meeting of the Sub-Committee. These matters were discussed when the said Sub-Committee under the Ministerial Consultative Committee on Education, Higher Education and Vocational Education, met under the chairmanship of Hon. Deputy Minister …
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Issued at 05.30 a.m. on 19 January 2026 Mainly dry weather will prevail in the most parts of the island. There is a possibility of ground frost at some places in Nuwara-Eliya district in the early hours of the morning. Misty conditions can be expected at some places in Western, Sabaragamuwa, Central, North-western, North-central and Uva provinces and in Galle, …
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