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Technology LNP - FitsAir expands Dhaka operations with additional weekly flights
FitsAir, Sri Lanka’s leading low-cost airline, has announced the expansion of its Colombo-Dhaka service with the addition of two new weekly flights. Previously…
Technology LNP - Mahinda Rajapaksa’s petition over security detail fixed for support
The Supreme Court has decided to support on 19 March 2025, the Fundamental Rights (FR) petition filed by former President Mahinda Rajapaksa’s lawyers urging…
Technology LNP - At least 104 Indian citizens deported from US on military aircraft, say Indian officials
At least 104 Indian citizens were deported from the United States Tuesday night on a military aircraft, according to officials from India’s Punjab state, as US…
Technology LNP - Poor vehicle maintenance contributing to rising road accidents – Health expert
Dr. Samitha Siritunga, a specialist in the Non-Communicable Diseases Unit of the Ministry of Health, warns that inadequate vehicle maintenance is a major…
Technology LNP - Sri Lanka Customs launches four-day rapid container clearance process
Sri Lanka Customs, with the full cooperation of joint trade unions, launched a four-day expedited container clearance process today (30) , aiming to clear the…
Technology LNP - Johann Peries becomes first Sri Lankan to summit Antarctica’s highest mountain
Johann Peries has reached the summit of Mount Vinson, the highest mountain in Antarctica at 4,892 metres, to become the first Sri Lankan and one of the few…
Technology LNP - Yoshitha Rajapaksa granted bail
Yoshitha Rajapaksa, the second son of former President Mahinda Rajapaksa, who had been remanded in custody, has been granted bail after being produced before…
Technology LNP - Fairly heavy showers expected in parts of the island
The Department of Meteorology says showers or thunder showers will occur at times in Uva and Southern provinces and in Ampara, Batticaloa, Matale and…
Technology LNP - Sri Lanka 75% ready for digital lead: Dr. Wijesuriya
By Nuzla Rizkiya Sri Lanka possesses a strong foundation for a digital economy, with 75 percent of the necessary skills already in place, according to Chief…
Technology LNP - SLBFE aims for 340,000 foreign employment opportunities in 2025
The Sri Lanka Foreign Employment Bureau (SLFEB) has announced its target of facilitating foreign employment opportunities for a total of 340,000 Sri Lankan…
Technology LNP - Fairly heavy showers expected in parts of the island today
The Department of Meteorology says that showers will occur at times in Eastern, Northern, North-central, Central and Uva provinces and in Hambantota district…
Technology LNP - Ex-Pakistan PM Imran Khan ’sentenced to 14 years in jail’ in corruption case
Express - A Pakistani court on Friday sentenced the country’s already-imprisoned former Prime Minister Imran Khan and his wife to 14 and seven years in jail…
Technology LNP - PM Harini calls for gratitude to nature in Thai Pongal message
Prime Minister Harini Amarasuriya, in her message for Thai Pongal, emphasized the festival’s significance in fostering appreciation and gratitude, particularly…
Technology LNP - Nearly 1,000 containers stranded at Colombo Port due to clearance delays
The Container Transport Vehicle Owners Association reports that between 800 to 1,000 container transport vehicles are currently stranded at the Colombo Port…
Technology LNP - TRCSL approves tariff plans for ‘Starlink’
The Telecommunications Regulatory Commission of Sri Lanka (TRCSL) has approved the tariff plans for ‘Starlink’ satellite broadband services to be implemented…
Technology LNP - Dangerous structures at Ratmalana Airport to be removed following Jeju Air tragedy
In response to concerns over the risks posed by fixed structures at the Colombo International Airport, Ratmalana and the recent Jeju Air Flight 2216 tragedy at…
Technology LNP - Prisons Department releases photos, denies claims of privileges for Duminda Silva
While denying reports that death row inmate Duminda Silva is receiving special facilities at the Prison Hospital, the Prisons Department released photographs…
Technology LNP - 150 elephants trapped, starving in Oyamaduwa: Veterinary Association
Around 150 elephants, including tuskers and calves, are reportedly trapped and starving in the Oyamaduwa area following a failed attempt to relocate them from…
Technology LNP - Vindhya Jayasekera appointed new CEO Designate to CSE
The Colombo Stock Exchange (CSE) announced the appointment of Ms. Vindhya Jayasekera as the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) Designate, effective from 01 January…
Technology LNP - New Commanders appointed to Sri Lanka Army and Navy
Major General Lasantha Rodrigo has been appointed as the Commander of the Sri Lanka Army, while Rear Admiral Kanchana Banagoda was appointed Commander of the…
Technology LNP - Health Ministry’s controversial transfer raises concerns
The Ministry of Health’s move to reassign a medical specialist from Sri Jayewardenepura General Hospital to the Castle Street Hospital for Women has sparked…
Technology LNP - CBSL takes proactive measures against alarming increase in prohibited pyramid schemes
Central Bank (CBSL) yesterday said it has taken proactive measures to address the alarming increase in prohibited schemes under Section 83(C) of the Banking…
Technology LNP - Sri Lanka’s internet subscriptions hit 26mn connections
By Nuzla Rizkiya The number of internet subscriptionsin Sri Lanka, including mobile internet connections, has risen to 26 million units by the end of the…
Technology LNP - RW praises AKD
Former President Ranil Wickremesinghe commended his successor Anura Kumara Dissanayake for deciding to proceed with the Economic and Technical Cooperation…