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People’s Bank Staff Kick Off 2026 with Public Service Pledge Ceremony
January 20 (Citizen.lk News) -On January 1, 2026, the staff of People’s Bank began the new year with
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Former Minister Nandana Gunathilake passes away
January 18 (Citizen.lk News) - Former Minister Nandana Gunathilake has passed away at the age of 64, while receiving
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The auction offering totalled 6.0 million kilogrammes (M/Kgs).
January 17 (Citizen.lk News) - There was fair demand mostly at easier rates. Less activity was seen from the
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Indian visa issue: England to travel to SL without two players
January 15 (Citizen.lk News) - England have had a setback in their preparations for the T20 World Cup next
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SLTB launches special bus services for Thai Pongal and long weekend
January 14 (Citizen.lk News) - The Sri Lanka Transport Board (SLTB) has launched special bus services to accommodate travelers
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Chinese rocket shares slump after warnings on ‘Irrational’ rally
January 14 (Citizen.lk News) - Shares of Chinese companies tied to commercial rockets production tumbled after they cautioned that
Cabinet Raises Festival Advance for Government Officers to Rs. 15,000
The Cabinet of Ministers has approved an increase in the festival advance granted to government officers, raising the maximum amount
The President to visit North on 15 & 16 January
January 14 (Citizen.lk News) - President Anura Kumara Dissanayake is scheduled to participate in a series of official programmes
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US Supreme Court to weigh transgender athlete bans
January 13 (Citizen.lk News) - The US Supreme Court on Tuesday wades into the hot-button issue of transgender athletes
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Education Reforms for Grade 6 Deferred to 2027 – Cabinet
January 13 (Citizen.lk News) - The Cabinet has decided to implement the proposed Grade 6 education reforms from 2027,
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U.S. Ambassador pays farewell call on President
January 13 (Citizen.lk News) - U.S. Ambassador to Sri Lanka Julie Chung paid a farewell call on President
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US Ambassador Julie Chung praises Sri Lanka as top surfing destination
January 12 (Citizen.lk News) -U.S. Ambassador to Sri Lanka Julie Chung has highlighted Sri Lanka’s appeal for