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Uncategorized Longest wedding ‘Osari pota123’
The front pages of newspapers of 23rd Sept carried a wedding photo of a couple; the bride was wearing a sari, supposed to be with the longest ever fall…
Uncategorized Death toll climbs to 128 in Hong Kong blaze as authorities cite faulty alarm systems
Dec — Hong Kong is mourning and demanding accountability after the catastrophic fire at Wang Fuk Court in Tai Po, where over 150 residents died,…
Uncategorized LNP - GovPay launches online traffic fine payment in Northern Province
The Northern Province officially launched on-site traffic fine payments through Gov Pay at the Kilinochchi District Secretariat under the patronage of the…
Uncategorized LNP - Big Ticket Sri Lankan Winner in Riyadh: Banker Wins 250gm Gold Bar After Seven Years of Trying
The Big Ticket Sri Lankan Winner in Riyadh has become the talk of the town after a 63-year-old banker, Mohamed Nalim, struck gold in the popular Big Ticket Abu…
Uncategorized LNP - BYD clarifies global vehicle recall does not affect Sri Lanka
Chinese electric vehicle manufacturer BYD has clarified that its recently announced global vehicle recall does not apply to Sri Lanka, assuring local customers…
Uncategorized LNP - 76 long-term Army vehicles refurbished and deployed
Following the directives of Army Commander Lieutenant General Lasantha Rodrigo , 76 vehicles that had been out of service due to long-term use have been fully…
Uncategorized LNP - Paris to Jaffna – Young man travels 10,000 kilometres from France to Jaffna by bicycle
A young man who travelled approximately 10,000 kilometres across about 13 countries from France by bicycle arrived in Jaffna this afternoon. The journey,…
Uncategorized LNP - Credit card spend picks up in August with card debt rising Rs.2.9bn
Sri Lankan credit card holders stepped up spending in August, reflecting rising consumer confidence and improving household incomes amid an expanding economy.…
Uncategorized LNP - Heavy showers above 75mm expected in several areas today
Showers or thundershowers will occur at times in Western, Sabaragamuwa, Central, North-western provinces and in Galle and Matara districts. Fairly heavy falls…
Uncategorized LNP - New ‘Korean Language Examination Center’ opened
A new electronic examination center equipped with modern facilities, including smart devices such as tablets, was officially opened today (22) to facilitate…
Uncategorized 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’…
Uncategorized 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,…
Uncategorized 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…
Uncategorized LNP - Heavy showers above 100 mm expected in several areas today
The prevailing low-level atmospheric disturbance to the east of the island still persists. It is likely to develop into a low pressure area within the next 24…
Uncategorized LNP - World-famous Louvre museum in Paris closed after robbery
A robbery has been reported at the Louvre Museum in Paris, prompting the immediate closure of the world-renowned cultural institution on Sunday. French Culture…
Uncategorized LNP - US Ambassador clarifies Sri Lanka’s travel advisory status
U.S. Ambassador to Sri Lanka Julie Chung has clarified that the U.S. Department of State’s travel advisory for Sri Lanka remains unchanged at Level 2. Posting…
Uncategorized LNP - COPA slams CMC over unauthorized funeral parlour on Borella Kanatte land
Committee on Public Accounts (COPA) has taken Colombo Municipal Council (CMC) to task for its failure to take action against an unauthorized funeral parlour on…
Uncategorized LNP - Sewwandi fled by boat, spent three weeks in India before reaching Nepal
Police investigations have revealed that Ishara Sewwandi, the main suspect in the murder of organized crime figure Ganemulla Sanjeewa, fled Sri Lanka by boat…
Uncategorized LNP - Harsha de Silva defends Suwa Seriya brand
Samagi Jana Balawegaya MP Harsha de Silva clarified that despite government claims, the Suwa Seriya ambulance service is not his personal property. Addressing…
Uncategorized LNP - 78th session of WHO Regional Committee for South-East Asia begins in Colombo today
The 78th Session of the World Health Organization (WHO) Regional Committee for South-East Asia will be held in Colombo from today (13) to 15 October 2025. The…
Uncategorized LNP - Foreign remittances reach $695 million in September
The Central Bank of Sri Lanka (CBSL) has stated that Sri Lankan migrant workers sent a total of US $695.7 million in remittances to the country in September…
Uncategorized LNP - PUCSL to announce final decision on electricity tariff revision on Oct 14
The Public Utilities Commission of Sri Lanka (PUCSL) announced that its final decision on the proposed revision of electricity tariffs will be made public on…
Uncategorized LNP - Cardinal Ranjith slams proposed bill to ban corporal punishment
His Eminence Archbishop of Colombo, Cardinal Malcolm Ranjith has stated that some laws of the Western world regarding the implementation of the proposed bill…
Uncategorized LNP - 60% of school students in Sri Lanka suffer from depression – Expert
It has been revealed that 60 percent of school students in Sri Lanka suffer from depression, according to recent research findings. The study also shows that…