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Technology LNP - Former Sri Lankan diplomat in Australia fined more than $100,000 for ‘entrapping’ domestic worker
A diplomat who “entrapped” a domestic worker in her Canberra home, forcing her to work 14 hours, seven days a week, for less than a dollar an hour, has been…
Technology LNP - Low-pressure area over Bay of Bengal to intensify, approach Sri Lanka-Tamil Nadu by Dec. 11
The low pressure area formed over south-east Bay of Bengal is likely to intensify further and move west-north-westwards during the next 24 hours and is likely…
Technology LNP - Sri Lanka failed to meet WHO food quality testing standards – Expert
Sri Lanka has yet to conduct the necessary tests prescribed by the World Health Organization (WHO) to ensure food quality, Bio-Medical Scientist Dr. Kamal…
Technology LNP - USAID, CBL Group release handbook to tackle coconut production shortage
CBL Global Foods Limited (CBL GFL), a subsidiary of the CBL Group, in partnership with the United States Agency for International Development (USAID) this week…
Technology LNP - Lohan Ratwatte and wife granted bail
Former State Minister Lohan Ratwatte and his wife Shashi Prabha Ratwatte have been granted bail today (05) by the Nugegoda Magistrate’s Court. Lohan Ratwatte…
Technology LNP - Govt. to revise electricity tariff soon, refutes 3-year claim
The government will take measures to revise the electricity tariff by a certain margin, and it will not take three years as claimed by Trade Minister Wasantha…
Technology LNP - Cabinet approves increase in “Aswesuma” benefits, extension of payment period
The Cabinet of Ministers has approved amendments to the “Aswesuma” welfare benefits program while increasing the welfare benefit payments and extending the…
Technology LNP - SriLankan Airlines wins Tamil Nadu tourism’s top honor
SriLankan Airlines has been recognized as the ‘Best Airline Partner’ by Tamil Nadu Tourism, as announced on Thursday. This prestigious award highlights…
Technology LNP - 7 including one uncapped Sri Lankan player earn IPL 2025 deals
Sri Lankan cricketers have made significant inroads into the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025, with seven players including one uncapped player securing…
Technology LNP - Third review approved by IMF, SL to get next US$ 333 million tranche
The International Monetary Fund (IMF) reached a staff level agreement with Sri Lankan authorities, paving the way for the next tranche, for US$ 333 million, of…
Technology LNP - Sri Lanka: One of the best ethical and sustainable sourcing destinations
Sri Lanka Embassy in Brussels participated at the European Parliament “Fair Trade Breakfast-2024”, on 13 November 2024, highlighting Sri Lanka as one of the…
Technology LNP - SriLankan Airlines wins best entertainment award in Central/Southern Asia
SriLankan Airlines has won the prestigious 2025 APEX Best Entertainment Award in Central/Southern Asia at the FTE APEX Asia Expo, held on 20 November…
Technology LNP - Higher priority for education, schools to follow systematic approach: Harini Amarasuriya
According to the new government policies, higher priority has been given to education, and school education should be implemented in a proper, systematic…
Technology LNP - What Sri Lankan MPs receive: Secretary General details MP benefits
The Secretary General of Parliament, Mrs. Kushani Rohanadheera, clarified that a Member of Parliament (MP) is not paid a salary but is entitled to an…
Technology LNP - Lohan Ratwatte’s bail request moved to December
The Court of Appeal has granted time for the Attorney General (AG) to fie objections related to the petition filed by former State Minister Lohan Ratwatte…
Technology LNP - Sugath Wasantha de Silva makes history as SL’s first visually impaired MP
Sugath Wasantha de Silva, a National List candidate from the National People’s Power (NPP), has etched his name in Sri Lankan Parliamentary history as the…
Technology LNP - ‘Marslink’ high-speed internet from Mars to Earth: Musk says ‘a very basic first step’
SpaceX has teased “Marslink” as a new high-speed internet connection between Mars and Earth, with Elon Musk’s startup using an adaption of its Starlink…
Technology LNP - Polling cards now available online
Ahead of the Parliamentary elections, the Election Commission has launched an online system enabling voters to access their polling cards. Accordingly, the…
Technology LNP - Tourism leaders urge singular approach to double Sri Lanka’s visitor numbers
As Sri Lanka stands on the cusp of a potential tourism boom, industry leaders are calling for a unified approach to drive demand for the destination while…
Technology LNP - SriLankan cancels flights due to technical issues
SriLankan Airlines said that several flights have been cancelled in the past few days due to technical issues affecting multiple aircraft in their fleet. …
Technology LNP - India- Russia joint venture bid to manage China-built Mattala airport goes away
The move initiated by the previous government to hand over the management of the Mattala International Airport to an India-Russia joint venture is poised to be…
Technology LNP - Trump claims victory after Fox News projects he has won US presidency
Republican Donald Trump claimed victory in the 2024 presidential contest after Fox News projected that he had defeated Democrat Kamala Harris, which would cap…
Technology LNP - How to obtain a passport quickly for urgent needs
The individuals with urgent needs for a passport can apply directly with supporting documents. Speaking at a press conference held today (04), Acting…
Technology LNP - MPs will not be able to appoint family members to their personal staff soon: PM
MPs will not be able to appoint their family members as their personal staff under the new government, Prime Minister Harini Amarasuriya said over the weekend.…