LNP – No decision to remove doctors’, lawyers’ vehicle passes: Nalinda
Health Minister Dr. Nalinda Jayatissa said today that the government has not taken any decision to remove the vehicle passes of doctors and lawyers as reported.
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LNP – Coconut plantations in Puttalam affected by caterpillar outbreak
large number of coconut plantations have been severely affected by a coconut caterpillar outbreak that is spreading in several plantations in the Puttalam District.
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LNP – Sri Lanka ranked 7th among best countries for food in the world 2025
Sri Lanka has been recognized for its exceptional culinary delights, ranking 7th for the world’s best food in 2025, according to Condé Nast Traveler’s Readers’ Choice Awards.
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LNP – Sri Lanka establishes diplomatic relations with Belize
The Government of Sri Lanka and the Government of Belize have established Diplomatic Relations between the two countries with effect from today (21), upon the signing of the agreement.
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LNP – Sri Lanka’s inflation climbs to 2.1% in September
The overall rate of inflation, as measured by the National Consumer Price Index (NCPI), has increased to 2.1% in September 2025, compared to 1.5% in August 2025, according to the latest data released by the Department of Census and Statistics.
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LNP – New drug pricing formula passed in Parliament
The pricing formula introduced for pharmaceutical drugs was passed in Parliament today (21).
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LNP – Athapaththu demands more from Sri Lanka after victory over Bangladesh
Sri Lanka captain Chamari Athapaththu insisted her side must improve if they are to qualify for the semi-finals of the ICC Women’s Cricket World Cup 2025, despite victory over Bangladesh
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LNP – Nearly Rs. 30 mn traffic spot fines paid through GovPay within two months
Nearly Rs. 30 million has been earned from traffic spot fines paid through the GovPay digital payment platform within two months in the Western Province and the stretch between Dambulla and Anuradhapura, Chairman of the Task Force on Digital Affairs of Transport, Highways and Urban Development Ministry, Harsha Purasinghe said today.
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LNP – Donald Trump warns Hamas will be ‘eradicated’ if it violates Gaza truce
US President Donald Trump warned on Monday (Oct 20) that Hamas would be “eradicated” if it breaks the fragile ceasefire with Israel, even as the United Nations and Israeli officials called for restraint after a weekend of renewed violence in Gaza.
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