General LNP - New Zealand to ban cigarettes for future generations
New Zealand will ban the sale of tobacco to its next generation, in a bid to eventually phase out smoking. Anyone born after 2008 will not be able to buy…
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General LNP - Seven including mother and baby drown while bathing on Sunday
At least seven persons including a 20-year old woman and her 2-year old baby girl drowned and several others were hosptalised while bathing in Peradeniya,…
General LNP - No composition change in LP gas cylinders: Litro Gas Lanka
While rejecting all statements regarding safety issues being spread over use of cooking gas, Litro Gas Lanka Sales Director Janaka Pathiratne said there is no…
General LNP - Over 92,000 people have migrated: Randeniya
More than 92,000 people have registered at the Sri Lanka Foreign Employment Bureau (SLFEB) and have already left for various foreign countries for employment…
General LNP - Domestic gas cylinder explodes at house in Hokandara
A domestic gas cylinder has exploded at a house at Hokkandara in Pannipitiya early this morning, Police said. They said the explosion reportedly took place at…
General LNP - Puttalam-Negombo blocked due to fallen tree
The Puttalam-Negombo road has been blocked for traffic at Marawila due to a tree falling across the road, police said. Heavy traffic congestion has been…
General LNP - One dead, four injured when teenager-driven jeep crashed at Mahabage
One person died and four others were badly injured when a jeep driven by a 16-year old boy collided with four vehicles at the Mahabage junction in Welisara…
General LNP - Pope conveys solidarity with Cardinal in revealing truth behind Easter Sunday attacks
Pope Francis in a letter addressed to Archbishop of Colombo His Eminence Cardinal Malcolm Ranjith, expressed his solidarity with him in uncovering the truth…
General LNP - Those who used it to capture power won’t stay long: Cardinal
Those who used the Easter Sunday mayhem to come to power will not be able to stay in power for long if they are a part of it, Archbishop of Colombo His…
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,…
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…