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Uncategorized LNP - Canteen owners to stop selling tea to customers
The All Island Canteen Owners' Association (AICOA) said that they have decided to refrain from selling milk tea due to the sudden increase in imported milk…
Uncategorized LNP - Three girls missing while bathing in Kumari Ella
Three girls including two sisters of the same family from Jaffna have gone missing while bathing in the Kumari Ella in Thummodara, Hanwella today. Police said…
Uncategorized LNP - 14 tanks at Trinco oil tank farm to be leased out to LIOC for another 50 years: Gammanpila
A total of 14 oil tanks at the Trincomalee oil tank farm currently operated by the LIOC would be leased out to the LIOC for another 50 years, Energy Minister…
Uncategorized LNP - High number of road accidents during Christmas
The number of people admitted to hospitals as a result of road and domestic accidents is higher compared to last year, Accident Ward Director at Colombo…
Uncategorized LNP - Minimum bus fares increased to Rs.17: Dilum
The minimum bus fare will be increased by Rs. 3 from January 5, Transport State Minister Dilum Amunugama said. The decision was announced following a…
Uncategorized LNP - 2020 A/L rescrutiny results released: Exam Dept.
The recorrection results of the 2020 GCE Advanced Level (A/L) examination were released, the Examinations Department said. Departments Commissioner General…
Uncategorized LNP - People reluctant to take booster dose due to misinformation - GMOA
The general public is hesitant to obtain the booster dose of Covid-19 vaccine due to the misinformation spread by certain people, says the Government Medical…
Uncategorized LNP - GoSL should expedite negotiations with India
The Government of Sri Lanka should expedite negotiations with India and get assistance to purchase fuel and essential items, Former Prime Minister Ranil…
Uncategorized LNP - CBSL foreign reserves reach USD3.1Bn: Cabraal
The official reserve position of Central Bank of Sri Lanka (CBSL) has today reached approximately USD 3.1 billion, CBSL Governor Ajith Nivard Cabraal said. "In…
Uncategorized LNP -50% of people show no interest in getting booster doses: PHIU
Fifty percent of the public do not come forward to get their booster doses assuming there is no risk of COVID presently in the country, Public Health Officers'…
Uncategorized LNP - Pause on recovery actions of loans and leases extended till March 31
Extension comes despite CB’s assurance in six-month road map to unwind debt freeze Tourism sector stakeholders have time till June 30, 2022 to start paying…
Uncategorized LNP - CBSL increases mandatory foreign exchange sales to 25%
The Central Bank Governor has ordered all licensed banks in the country to sell 25% of converted US dollars to the CBSL on a weekly basis. It came as an…
Uncategorized LNP - Power cuts are back: CEB
Power cuts could be experienced in several areas of the country today as the electricity generation capacity of the Norochcholai power plant is still…
Uncategorized LNP - Three-wheeler fares also increase
The fares for the first and second kilometers in a three-wheeler has been increased by Rs. 80 and Rs. 45 from today, the All-Island Three-Wheeler Drivers'…
Uncategorized LNP - Kapruka IPO Opens Tomorrow
The Initial Public Offering (IPO) of Kapruka, Sri Lanka’s Pioneering ecommerce platform with a global presence, will officially open at 9.00am tomorrow, 22nd…
Uncategorized LNP - If concessions not given, bus fare hike inevitable: Gemunu
The Lanka Private Bus Owners' Association (LPBOA) said if the government does not consider allowing concessions, bus fare need to be increased to cover the…
Uncategorized LNP - Sri Lanka hits back at Fitch Rating over downgrade
The Central Bank of Sri Lanka (CBSL) has denounced the assessment by Fitch Ratings (Fitch) that downgraded Sri Lanka’s international sovereign rating. In a…
Uncategorized LNP - SL to reject latest ship with LP gas, says not up to standard - Sources
The latest ship that arrived in Colombo with LP gas for Litro Company does not comply with the required level of Ethyl mercaptan and because of that the…
Uncategorized LNP - Postal unions to commence token strike from 4 pm today
A total of 23 postal unions have decided to commence a token strike from 4 pm today to midnight tomorrow over several issues, the United Postal Union (UPU)…
Uncategorized LNP - Two boys among four gone missing after drowning
Four persons including two 15-year old boys have gone missing after they drowned in sea in two separate incidents in Mannar and Wattala yesterday. The Mannar…
Uncategorized LNP - Govt. may seek IMF assistance
Referring to reports which said that a special cabinet meeting has been summoned today to decide whether the government should seek IMF assistance to get out…
Uncategorized LNP - Central Bank sells US$ 372mn in Nov. to defend rupee
The Central Bank sold US$ 372.35 million in November to defend the rupee—a record high in recent years—reflecting the seriousness of the foreign currency…
Uncategorized LNP - New Zealand to ban cigarettes for future generations
New Zealand will ban the sale of tobacco to its next generation, in a bid to eventually phase out smoking. Anyone born after 2008 will not be able to buy…
Uncategorized LNP - 18-hour water cut in several areas in Colombo
An 18-hour water cut will be imposed in Colombo 12, 13, 14 and 15 from 12 midnight on Saturday (11) to 6 p.m. on Sunday (12), the National Water Supply and…