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• January 16, 2026
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President Anura Kumara Dissanayake visited the Nagadeepa Raja Maha Vihara this afternoon (16) and met with the Chief Incumbent, Most Venerable Navadagala Padumakitti Tissa Thero, engaging in a brief and cordial discussion while inquiring into his well-being. The President made this visit while attending several programmes in the Northern Province today. On the occasion, the Chief Incumbent performed religious observances …

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• January 14, 2026
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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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• January 9, 2026
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The Opposition’s Motion of No-Confidence will be taken as an opportunity for Dialogue on Education Reforms –  Prime Minister Dr. Harini Amarasuriya  Prime Minister Dr. Harini Amarasuriya stated that a policy is currently being formulated to ensure child protection in the use of technology. The Prime Minister made this statement yesterday (08) in Kandy while briefing the Most Venerable Mahanayake Theros …

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• January 4, 2026
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The 2007 assault on the news director of the state-owned Sri Lanka Rupavahini Corporation by Mervyn Silva, and the stalling of the investigation and case, remains a blot on media freedom during and after Mahinda Rajapaksa’s regime This story is published in collaboration with the Free Media Movement of Sri Lanka, part of a series for Black January, which commemorates crimes against …

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• August 7, 2025
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President Anura Kumara Dissanayake stated that, as a result of the immense sacrifices made by the government over the past year or so, the country’s economy has now reached a stable and strengthened path. He further said that the upcoming budget will ensure the continued flow of economic benefits to the people. The President said that some individuals are constantly …

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• July 5, 2025
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Good afternoon and thank you for coming. I have just wrapped up my visit of a little over three days in Sri Lanka, and I feel a real momentum of change. During my visit I discussed an array of human rights issues with a wide range of actors, from the country’s political and religious leaders to members of civil society …