Latest news in Sri Lanka? September 25th, 2026

The top developments reported in Sri Lanka for September 25, 2026:

• Massive Public Sector Recruitment Drive Announced: The Ministry of Public Administration confirmed the rollout of an initiative to recruit over 120,000 workers into the public sector. The program prioritizes critical vacancies in education (aiming for roughly 30,000 teachers), healthcare, and agriculture, alongside the finalization of over 1,500 Grama Niladhari appointments.

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• Navy Confiscates Over Rs. 55 Billion in Narcotics: The Sri Lanka Navy reported that coordinated maritime and coastal operations throughout the year have intercepted illegal drugs valued at more than Rs. 55 billion. The hauls include over a tonne of heroin, 590 kg of crystal meth, and 256 kg of cocaine, leading to the arrest of around 300 suspects.

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• High-Profile Corruption Proceedings: The Colombo Chief Magistrate extended the remand order until October 9 for the former private secretary to former Minister Chamara Sampath Dassanayake. The Commission to Investigate Allegations of Bribery or Corruption (CIABOC) is probing illegal export licensing and an alleged bribe of Rs. 8.1 million involving phosphate shipments.

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• Solar Energy Sector Warnings: The Ceylon Chamber of Commerce raised concerns with the President regarding sustainability hurdles and policy bottlenecks confronting the domestic solar energy sector.

• Healthcare Support for Kidney Disease: The government announced that monthly allowances of Rs. 10,000 are now being disbursed to more than 53,000 individuals undergoing treatment for chronic kidney disease across the island.

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• Tax Administration Updates: Financial authorities notified the public that Taxpayer Identification Number (TIN) certificates will become strictly mandatory for completing specified major commercial transactions starting November 1.