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May 25, 2026
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Former MP Wimal Weerawansa granted bail
COLOMBO : Former Minister Wimal Weerawansa, who was arrested by the Thalangama Police earlier on Monday, May (25), has been granted bail by the Kaduwela Magistrate’s Court. He was released on a surety bail amounting to Rs. 500,000, Ada Derana reporter said. Former Minister Weerawansa was arrested this morning after arriving at the Thalangama Police...
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May 25, 2026
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Sri Lanka Police gets 134 Single Cabs under Grant Assistance from India
COLOMBO :In a ceremony held on Monday, May 25, High Commissioner of India, Santosh Jha, handed over a fleet of 134 single cabs, procured under grant assistance of SLR 300 million from Government of India, to Sri Lanka Police in the presence of the President of Sri Lanka, Anura Kumara Disanayaka.
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May 25, 2026
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Special island-wide security, traffic plan launched for Hajj Festival
COLOMBO : A special security and traffic management programme will be implemented island-wide for this year’s Hajj festival, which falls on May 28, Sri Lanka Police have announced. The Inspector General of Police has instructed all police stations across the country to take necessary measures to ensure the safety of devotees during the religious event,...
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May 25, 2026
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Sri Lanka issues free 30- day visa, ETA for nationals of 40 countries
COLOMBO : The Department of Immigration and Emigration of Sri Lanka has announced that, with effect from 25 May 2026, nationals of 40 specified countries will be eligible to obtain a free-of-charge Electronic Travel Authorization (ETA) for tourist purposes, valid for a period of 30 days. The eligible countries are: Australia, Austria, Bahrain, Belarus, Belgium,...
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May 25, 2026
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Hambantota – A Role Model of Inclusivity
A.M.M.MUZAMMIL COLOMBO : Hambantota stands as a remarkable symbol of unity in Sri Lanka—a place where the spirit of peaceful coexistence, national integration, ethnic harmony, and inclusivity is not merely spoken of but genuinely experienced and celebrated in everyday life.Here, diversity finds expression through mutual respect, shared values, and a collective sense of belonging that...
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