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Anuradhapura bus clash: Police hunt for private bus driver and conductor

On: October 16, 2026

Police have launched an investigation into an incident in which the driver and conductor of a Sri Lanka Transport BoardContinue Reading

India to provide major financial assistance to develop Anuradhapura Sacred City – President

On: October 12, 2026

President Anura Kumara Dissanayake has announced that Sri Lanka is expected to receive substantial financial assistance from the Indian GovernmentContinue Reading

Rs. 7.7 Bn Anuradhapura Sacred City Development Plan submitted to India for financial assistance

On: October 1, 2026

A draft proposal for the Anuradhapura Sacred City Development Plan, initially estimated to cost Rs. 7.7 billion, has been submittedContinue Reading

Anuradhapura battery storage system connected to national grid

On: September 18, 2026

Sri Lanka today marked a milestone in renewable energy with the commissioning of a 10‑megawatt / 40‑megawatt‑hour battery energy storageContinue Reading

Rs. 7. 15 Bn hospital projects to strengthen Northern and Eastern healthcare

On: September 14, 2026

The foundation stone for new hospital buildings in Anuradhapura, Trincomalee, Mullaitivu, and Mannar, with an investment of Rs. 7,148 million,Continue Reading

Cabinet approves Rs. 5 billion contracts for cardiac facilities in Trincomalee and Anuradhapura

On: August 25, 2026

The Cabinet has approved contracts worth more than Rs. 5 billion for the construction of a new cardiac unit atContinue Reading

Municipal Councillor among three arrested over Poson Festival assault

On: July 2, 2026

Police have arrested three suspects, including a Municipal Councillor, following an assault at the Anuradhapura Poson festival grounds on WednesdayContinue Reading

Women Parliamentarians’ Caucus directs authorities on Anuradhapura child abuse case

On: June 8, 2026

The Women Parliamentarians’ Caucus has instructed relevant authorities to ensure that all ongoing investigations into the Anuradhapura child abuse caseContinue Reading

Dilum Amunugama criticised over “prostitute” remark in child sexual abuse case

On: May 20, 2026

National Organizer of Sarvajana Balaya and former minister Dilum Amunugama has come under severe criticism on social media following remarksContinue Reading

Collective says child at centre of case must receive protection and support

On: May 19, 2026

A collective statement has called for a fair and independent investigation into the serious abuse allegations against Anuradhapura Atamasthanadhipathi PallegamaContinue Reading

Minister assures steps taken to protect Anuradhapura child abuse victim

On: May 18, 2026

Minister of Women and Child Affairs Saroja Savithri Paulraj said her ministry and relevant agencies had taken all necessary stepsContinue Reading

Anuradhapura child abuse case: NCPA issues special statement

On: May 15, 2026

The National Child Protection Authority (NCPA) says it has faced no interference in relation to the ongoing investigations into theContinue Reading

Three locally manufactured bombs found in Anuradhapura house

On: January 20, 2026

Three locally manufactured bombs found at the house of a former commando soldier, located at Matale Junction in Anuradhapura, haveContinue Reading

Anuradhapura house fire : Death toll increases to 3

On: January 6, 2026

The death toll in a house fire reported in the Galenbidunuwewa area of Anuradhapura today has increased to three. AccordingContinue Reading

Clean Sri Lanka: Anuradhapura Bus Terminal reopens after renovations

On: November 24, 2025

The Anuradhapura long‑distance bus terminal, renovated with financial and service contributions from the “Clean Sri Lanka” national programme, has nowContinue Reading