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Uncategorized LNP - NASA astronauts Butch Wilmore and Suni Williams return to Earth after 9 months stuck in space
Stuck in space no more, NASA astronauts Butch Wilmore and Suni Williams returned to Earth on Tuesday, hitching a different ride home to close out a saga that…
Uncategorized LNP - Hard Rock Cafe to make Sri Lankan debut at Colombo City Centre by 2H25
US restaurant chain Hard Rock Cafe has sealed a deal with Abans and will be entering Sri Lanka, marking its debut in the island nation. Speaking exclusively to…
Uncategorized LNP - NPP MP reveals govt’s foreign employment plans for South Korea, Japan, and Israel
National People’s Power (NPP) MP Ajith Gihan has explained how the government intends to provide foreign employment opportunities in countries including South…
Uncategorized LNP - Trump administration mulling new travel restrictions on citizens from dozens of countries
The Guardian - The Trump administration is considering issuing travel restrictions for the citizens of dozens of countries as part of a new ban, according to…
Uncategorized LNP - Postal workers to stage 48-hour token strike starting today?
The Postal and Telecommunications Officers’ Union and the United Postal Trade Unions Front (UPTUF) have announced a 48-hour token strike starting from 4.00…
Uncategorized LNP - Australian man survives 100 days with artificial heart in world-first success
Sydney surgeons ‘enormously proud’ after patient in his 40s receives the Australian-designed implant designed as a bridge before donor heart An Australian man…
Uncategorized LNP - Homagama’s growing deer population to be relocated to suitable habitat
National People’s Power (NPP) Colombo District MP Aruna Panagoda stated in Parliament today (12) that a decision has been made to relocate the growing deer…
Uncategorized LNP - Sri Lanka revealed to be the world’s most family-friendly country for 2025
There are endless things to consider when moving to another country. What is the culture like? How easy is it to find work? How are the transport links? How…
Uncategorized LNP - Rosy to contest for CMC?
Former Mayor of Colombo Rosy Senanayake is planning to contest for the Colombo Municipal Council (CMC) under the UNP banner. Ms. Senanayake, when inquired said…
Uncategorized LNP - Sri Lanka among countries with lowest terror threats in the world
Sri Lanka has been named one of the countries with the lowest terror threats in the world, according to the Global Terrorism Index (GTI) 2025. The 12th annual…
Uncategorized LNP - CoPF urges fast-tracking of Casino Regulatory Authority
The Committee on Public Finance (CoPF) last week renewed its call to expedite the establishment of the Casino Regulatory Authority, citing major loss of…
Uncategorized LNP - India win thriller to clinch third Champions Trophy title
India beat New Zealand by 4 wickets on Sunday (March 9) to win the final of the Champions Trophy 2025. In the title decider played at Dubai International…
Uncategorized LNP - Indian politician questions why Murali has been allotted land in Jammu’s Kathua
CPI(M) MLA Muhammad Yousuf Tarigami has questioned the allotment of land to Sri Lankan cricket legend Muttiah Muralitharan in Kathua, during the ongoing budget…
Uncategorized LNP - Sri Lanka’s official reserves increase marginally in Feb 2025
Sri Lanka’s Official Reserve Assets has recorded a slight improvement of 0.5% in February 2025, reaching USD 6.095 billion, compared to USD 6.065 billion in…
Uncategorized LNP - ‘I am sending Israel everything it needs to finish the job in Gaza’, Trump warns Hamas
President Donald Trump has put out another dire threat to Hamas, after the White House confirmed direct talks with the group as part an of an effort to finally…
Uncategorized LNP - Two cars with identical registration numbers seized in Wennapuwa
Two cars with identical registration numbers have been taken into police custody, the Police Media Division said. Police said that investigations were launched…
Uncategorized LNP - EC begins preparations for LG polls
The Election Commission has commenced preliminary preparations following the announcement of nominations for the upcoming Local Government Elections. As part…
Uncategorized LNP - Several roads in Yala National Park to reopen starting today
The Department of Wildlife Conservation says that steps will be taken to reopen a limited number of roads in Yala National Park, which have been temporarily…
Uncategorized LNP - Govt. to go ahead with animal census despite pushback
Notwithstanding significant criticism from relevant stakeholders including environmentalists, the government has decided to go ahead with the proposed animal…
Uncategorized LNP - CID investigates alleged plot to disrupt fuel distribution
The Criminal Investigation Department (CID) has launched an investigation into a complaint regarding an alleged attempt to disrupt the country’s fuel…
Uncategorized LNP - ’National Women’s Week’ declared
In line with International Women’s Day, which falls on March 8, the Ministry of Women and Child Affairs has declared a 'National Women’s Week' to commemorate…
Uncategorized LNP - Ranil Wickremesinghe predicts India as global superpower by 2050
Former Sri Lankan President Ranil Wickremesinghe asserted that India has reached its “takeoff point” toward becoming an economic superpower. Speaking at the…
Uncategorized LNP - The full list of Oscar winners and nominees
BBC - The Academy Awards have taken place in Los Angeles, with Anora scooping the most honours, while Conclave, The Brutalist, Wicked and Emilia Pérez also…
Uncategorized LNP - Fuel distributors warn of shortage from today
While disputing the statement made by Ceylon Petroleum Corporation (CPC) Chairman stating that there would be no fuel shortage this week, the Fuel…