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The 𝐂𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐫𝐚𝐥 𝐁𝐚𝐧𝐤’𝐬 𝐏𝐨𝐥𝐢𝐜𝐲 𝐀𝐠𝐞𝐧𝐝𝐚 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟔 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐁𝐞𝐲𝐨𝐧𝐝, presented by the Governor, outlines the Central Bank of Sri Lanka’s strategic priorities to maintain price stability, safeguard financial system stability, and support sustainable economic growth in the period ahead. The full document is now available on the Central Bank of Sri Lanka website.

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The Ministerial Consultative Committee on Transport, Highways and Urban Development has approved the Regulations under the Motor Traffic Act (Chapter 203) scheduled to be presented to Parliament for approval on 08.01.2025. Accordingly, this approval was granted at the recent (06) meeting of the Ministerial Consultative Committee on Transport, Highways and Urban Development held in Parliament under the chairmanship of Hon. …

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The deep depression in the Bay of Bengal to the southeast of Sri Lanka (currently 02:00 p.m. located about 250 km southeast of Pottuvil) is very likely to move west-northwestwards across southwest Bay of Bengal and cross Sri Lanka coast between Hambantota and Kalmunai between 5.30 p.m. to 11.30 p.m. of tomorrow, the 9th January 2026. Naval and fishing communities …

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The deep depression in the Bay of Bengal to the southeast of Sri Lanka (currently 02:00 p.m. located about 250 km southeast of Pottuvil) is very likely to move west-northwestwards across southwest Bay of Bengal and cross Sri Lanka coast between Hambantota and Kalmunai between 5.30 p.m. to 11.30 p.m. of tomorrow, the 9th January 2026.Cloudy skies can be expected …

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Wenappuwa police had started investigation into the death of 06 illegal drunk people at Wenappuwa police domination on 2026.01.06. Two suspects involved in the incident were arrested by the investigation officers and handed them to the Honorable Magistrate Court of Marawila on 2026.01.07, the two suspects were in reserve until 2026.01.19, here the main suspect has been arrested on 2026.01.07. …

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In line with the Government’s programme to rehabilitate people whose property was damaged by cyclone Ditwah, the Chief Incumbent of Siyambalapitiya, Yattogoda and Yatahalena Raja Maha Vihara, Justice of the Peace, National Director of Human Rights and Sasana Keerthi Sri Saddharma Visharada, Venerable Mavikande Ratanapala Thera, made a donation of land. Accordingly, he donated a ten-acre privately owned plot of …

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During the meeting, progress on matters discussed at previous sessions was reviewed. It was noted that positive steps have been taken to address several proposals submitted by various parties, particularly concerning the release of land in the Northern Province, the reopening of roads and the continuation of school activities. Additionally, the discussion also focused on the remaining challenges in carrying …

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The depression over the Bay of Bengal, located to the southeast of Sri Lanka, was centered near latitude 5.3°N and longitude 86.0°E, about 490 km southeast of Pottuvil, at 11:30 p.m. yesterday (07). It is expected to move west-northwestwards and towards the eastern coast of the island during next 24 hours. This system is likely to intensify further into a …