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Uncategorized LNP - New Govt to set up mechanism to monitor, regulate private universities
The government is in the process of establishing a standard operating procedure (SOP) to regulate and monitor private universities –both in operation currently…
Uncategorized LNP - CSE emerges as second best performer in Asia
The Colombo Stock Exchange (CSE) has been placed as the second best performing equity index in Asia. The CSE has secured the second in Asia as of 25 October…
Uncategorized LNP - NGOs spend billions unchecked
The local and international NGOs registered with the National NGO Secretariat - have committed to spend as much as Rs.30 billion this year, yet more than…
Uncategorized LNP - ‘There is no travel ban on Sri Lanka’ – US Ambassador
U.S. Ambassador to Sri Lanka, Julie Chung has clarified that the United States has not issued a travel ban on Sri Lanka and that the security alert issued…
Uncategorized LNP - Govt. to launch probe over X Press Pearl disaster
The government will study the X Press Pearl disaster which occurred in 2021 and will launch an investigation over it in the near future, Foreign Minister…
Uncategorized LNP - Sri Lanka’s third review will come up soon: IMF
Claiming that Sri Lanka has come a long way in terms of undertaking reforms which have led to some hard won gains, the International Monetary Fund (IMF)said…
Uncategorized LNP - CSE’s ASPI crosses 12,500 points
The All Share Price Index (ASPI) of the Colombo Stock Exchange (CSE) has crossed the 12,500 points mark today (04), for the first time since 10 May 2024.…
Uncategorized LNP - Sri Lankan racer Yevan David wins on Euroformula debut at Monza
Motopark’s Yevan David won on his Euroformula debut at a damp Monza. The 17-year-old is the first ever Sri Lankan to participate in this category having…
Uncategorized LNP - India doubles grant to support education in Sri Lanka’s plantation community
India has doubled its grant to Rs 600 million to support education in Sri Lanka’s plantation areas for the Indian-origin Tamil community. Indian High…
Uncategorized LNP - PM Harini meets university students’ unions
Prime Minister Dr. Harini Amarasuriya has held discussions with the university students’ unions on Thursday (17). During the discussion, attention was drawn to…
Uncategorized LNP - 500-house township to be vested to recipients after 14 years
A township of 500 houses with other facilities such as a hospital and a recreation hall built with assistance from Saudi Arabia way back in 2009 is to be…
Uncategorized LNP - Rs. 3,000 allowance to be credited to pensioners’ accounts from today
The Department of Pensions is set to distribute the monthly interim allowance of Rs. 3,000 to all pensioners starting today (16), the President’s Media…
Uncategorized LNP - Retirement is temporary, not ready to quit politics: MR
Former President Mahinda Rajapaksa said that he is not ready to retire from politics and that his retirement is temporary. "I thought about not contesting the…
Uncategorized LNP - Personal accounts hit by online scams
No incidents of hacking accounts of banking systems or financial institutions reported * Only personal account holders have fallen prey so far * People warned…
Uncategorized LNP - Sri Lanka abandons plans to sell national carrier
Sri Lanka’s new government has abandoned plans to sell the debt-ridden national airline SriLankan Airlines, but will restructure it for a more profitable…
Uncategorized LNP - John Keells Group unveils $ 1.2 b Cinnamon Life at City of Dreams Sri Lanka today
In a move that promises to reshape Sri Lanka’s tourism landscape, John Keells Group will officially launch Cinnamon Life at City of Dreams Sri Lanka – a…
Uncategorized LNP - Kamindu Mendis named ICC Men’s player of the Month
Kamindu Mendis beat out tough competition from Sri Lanka teammate Prabath Jayasuriya and Australia’s Travis Head to claim the monthly award, with the stylish…
Uncategorized LNP - SJB reveals 29-member National List
Samagi Jana Balawegaya (SJB) has released its list of candidates nominated as national list members of parliament (National List MPs) for the 2024 General…
Uncategorized LNP - Indian tycoon Ratan Tata dies
The Indian tycoon Ratan Tata, who is credited with transforming the Tata Group into a globally renowned conglomerate, has died at age 86, the company has said.…
Uncategorized LNP - Farmers to receive fertilizer subsidy from Monday
Cabinet Spokesman Minister Vijitha Herath says that the fertilizer subsidy of Rs. 25,000 for paddy farmers will commence from Ampara District next Monday (Oct.…
Uncategorized LNP - Sri Lanka Credit card debt tad higher in August in tandem with overall private credit
Consumer spending made via credit cards appear to be increasing as the total outstanding credit card debt in licensed commercial banks have expanded by a…
Uncategorized LNP - Sri Lanka Praveen Jayawickrama banned under ICC Anti-Corruption Code
The International Cricket Council (ICC) has banned Sri Lankan player Praveen Jayawickrama from all cricket for one year, of which six months are suspended,…
Uncategorized LNP - Sri Lanka Bus fares reduced
Bus fares have been reduced by 4.24%, effective from midnight today (Oct. 01), according to the National Transport Commission (NTC). Meanwhile, the minimum…
Uncategorized LNP - ASPI jumps 137 points, nears 12,000 mark
The All Share Price Index (ASPI) of the Colombo Stock Exchange has increased by 137.86 points to close at 11,992.91 today (Oct. 01). This is an increase of…