General LNP - Sri Lanka expresses interest to host 2026 Commonwealth Games
Sri Lanka is among the countries which has reportedly expressed interest to host the 2026 Commonwealth Games, the BBC reported. Accordingly, Australia, Canada,…
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General LNP - Litro gas up by Rs. 1,257
The price of 12.5 kg cylinder of Litro gas has been increased by Rs. 1,257 and 12.5 kg litro domestic gas cylinder will now be sold at Rs. 2,750 with effect…
General LNP - Three Women SSPs promoted as DIGs
Three Women Senior Superintendents of Police (SSP) have been promoted to the rank of acting Deputy Inspectors General (DIG) with immediate effect, Police said.…
General LNP - UN expert draws bleak picture of Sri Lanka
A UN expert has drawn a bleak picture of the human rights situation in Sri Lanka, especially over the past 18 months. The Special Rapporteur on the promotion…
General LNP - Pushpika denies it was she who was present with Ratwatte
Mrs. Sri Lanka World 2021, Pushpika De Silva yesterday denied allegations that it was she who was present with Ratwatte at the Welikada Prison premises. "My…
General LNP - CID probes couple involved in pornographic video at Pahanthudawa waterfall
The Criminal Investigations Department (CID) has launched an investigation into the incident in which a teenage couple were involved in a pornographic video at…
General LNP - Vatican to issue statement on Easter Sunday attack soon: Catholic priest
Vatican is expected to make a statement on Easter Sunday attacks soon, a prominent Catholic priest said today. Member of the special communication’s committee…
General LNP - Fitch Affirms Sampath Bank at ‘AA-(lka)’; Outlook Stable
Fitch Ratings : Fitch Ratings (Lanka) Limited has affirmed the National Long-Term Rating of Sampath Bank PLC at 'AA-(lka)'. The Outlook is Stable. KEY RATING…
General LNP - Sampath Bank ranked LMD’s ‘Most Respected Entities in Sri Lanka’
“We are honoured to see our peers in corporate Sri Lanka rate us amongst the Top 5 Most Respected Entities in the country. It is our honour to emerge as the…
General LNP - CEAT inflates radial tyre production to 600,000 units a year
Adds another 84,000 radials in most wanted sizes in Phase 2 of 2021 expansion plan Radial production increased by 32% since March CEAT Kelani Holdings has…
General LNP - Yam-based eco friendly lunch sheets, shopping bags introduced
With the decision of the Environment Ministry to ban polythene and plastic lunch sheets and shopping bags, local manufacturers are keen to introduce new…
General LNP - CPC to build new storage facility at Hambantota International Port
Energy Security to the Nation The Ceylon Petroleum Corporation (CPC) signed a Memorandum of Understanding with the Hambantota International Port Group (HIPG),…
General LNP - Indian experts call Sri Lanka 'irresponsible' for submerging discarded vehicles in sea
The fishermen in Tamil Nadu have objected to Sri Lanka’s initiative to submerge discarded vehicles into Sri Lankan waters, saying their fishing would be…
General LNP - US provides $100,000 in support in response to cargo ship fire
The United States, through the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID), is providing $100,000 in immediate assistance to support response efforts to…
General LNP - Petroleum testing lab to be set up at H’tota Port
A state-of-the-art petroleum testing laboratory will be made available at the Hambantota International Port (HIP), a facility that will be established in…
General LNP - Chinese Embassy urge JV entities to comply with SL trilingual rules
The Embassy of China in Sri Lanka, Colombo, has urged Chinese entities engaged in joint ventures in Sri Lanka to ensure that all project sites and buildings…
General LNP - Bourse continues positive momentum
Colombo bourse continued its positive momentum and to concluded in the green territory today amidst reporting impressive interim results in selected…
General LNP - HIP sees highest monthly RORO volume in April
The Hambantota International Port has seen a significant increase in their RORO figures during the first 4 months of 2021, compared to the corresponding period…
General LNP - Rizing acquires attune Lanka from MAS Holdings
MAS Holdings announced today, that in line with its long-term strategic objectives, it has concluded the acquisition of its subsidiary attune Lanka (Private)…
General LNP - Prime Lands Residencies Limited debuts IPO
Prime Lands Residencies Limited the condominium property arm of the maestro of real estate artistry in Sri Lanka, Prime Group, recently debuted its Initial…
General LNP - Shanto strikes ton as Bangladesh take control of first Test
A dominant batting display from Bangladesh gave them early honours in the first Test against Sri Lanka in Pallekele, as they ended the first day on 302 for 2.…
General LNP - Caroline Jurie no longer Mrs. World 2020
Mrs. World Inc. Organization, today said it had accepted the resignation of Caroline Jurie stating that the first runner up at last year's international…
General LNP - Cardinal requests to observe 2-minute silence on April 21
His Eminence Malcolm Cardinal Ranjith, Archbishop of Colombo, today requested the public to observe two minutes’ silence at 8.45 a.m. on April 21 as a mark of…
General LNP - Bumper cucumber harvest
Farmers in the Eastern Province have received a bumper harvest of cucumber this time. Those who have cultivated cucumber in their home gardens now earn a good…