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Uncategorized LNP - Another tragic accident kills schoolgirl
A 17-year-old schoolgirl died today after sustaining serious injuries in a road accident near Meerigama National School on the Pasiyala–Giriulla Road,…
Uncategorized LNP - Sampath Manamperi remanded
Sampath Manamperi, who was detained for interrogation by the Police Narcotics Bureau (PNB), has been ordered remanded in custody by the Walasmulla Magistrate’s…
Uncategorized LNP - Afghan boy flies from Kabul to Delhi hiding in plane’s landing gear
A 13-year-old Afghan boy made a dangerous journey from Kabul to Delhi, hiding in the landing gear compartment of a Kam Air passenger plane. Officials say the…
Uncategorized LNP - Non-Smoking Sri Lanka in future?
Sri Lanka is presently heading towards a ‘no-smokers’ zone’ due to the youngsters aged 15-25 staying away from the habit, an official from the Alcohol and Drug…
Uncategorized LNP - Weapons cache allegedly buried by Sampath Manamperi found in Middeniya
A cache of weapons, including firearms and ammunition, has been discovered on a plot of land in the Middeniya area, allegedly buried by former SLPP local…
Uncategorized LNP - Sri Lanka overhauls Port City incentives
The government has introduced a significantly revised and less generous incentive framework for investors in the Colombo Port City Special Economic Zone (SEZ),…
Uncategorized LNP - World’s oldest person, 116, meets King Charles
King Charles III has made a special visit to the world’s oldest person, who told him she remembered “all the girls were in love with you and wanted to marry…
Uncategorized LNP - Committee reveals misuse of Rs. 8 billion at Central Cultural Fund
Over Rs. 8 billion has reportedly been misused without the approval of the Board of Governors of the Central Cultural Fund (CCF), according to Deputy Minister…
Uncategorized LNP - Inaugural Ceylon Gemlogue to promote Ceylon gems globally
centuries-old gem trade, steeped in heritage yet alive with modern innovation, is about to take the spotlight in a way never seen before. Ceylon Gemlogue 2025,…
Uncategorized LNP - Dunith Wellalage to rejoin Sri Lanka squad ahead of Super 4 clash tomorrow
Sri Lanka Cricket (SLC) announced that all-rounder Dunith Wellalage will rejoin the squad in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) tomorrow (20), after attending the…
Uncategorized LNP - Shasheendra Rajapaksa further remanded
Former State Minister Shasheendra Rajapaksa, who faces allegations of offenses under the Public Property Act, has been further remanded until September 22 by…
Uncategorized LNP - One dead, six injured in Southern Expressway crash
A 35-year-old woman died and six others, including three children, have been injured in a road accident on the Southern Expressway early this morning. Police…
Uncategorized LNP - Ramith Rambukwella’s Property List Revealed: 2 Houses, Jeep, Rs. 270 Million in Undisclosed Assets
The Bribery Commission has revealed that Ramith Rambukwella, son of former Minister Keheliya Rambukwella, acquired two houses worth over Rs. 140 million, cash…
Uncategorized LNP - Strong Sri Lanka face struggling Hong Kong in Asia Cup 2025
Sri Lanka will look to build on their perfect start in Asia Cup when they take on a struggling Hong Kong in Dubai on Monday. Sri Lanka will look to build on…
Uncategorized LNP - House hunting begins for Mahinda Rajapaksa
Supporters of former President Mahinda Rajapaksa have begun searching for a new residence in Colombo for him, following the enactment of a new law that…
Uncategorized LNP - Electricity tariffs to increase by 6.8%?
The Ceylon Electricity Board (CEB) has proposed a 6.8% increase in electricity tariffs for the final quarter of 2025, according to the Public Utilities…
Uncategorized LNP - Few showers expected in parts of the country today
A few showers can be expected in the Western and Sabaragamuwa provinces and in the Kandy, Nuwara Eliya, Galle and Matara districts today (20), the Department…
Uncategorized LNP - 20% of CEB’s engineers have left for overseas employment
The Ceylon Electricity Board (CEB) has reported that around 20 percent of its engineers have left the country over the past few years. According to CEB media…
Uncategorized LNP - Chilaw resident held at BIA with Rs. 115 million worth of gold biscuits
An individual has been arrested by officers of the Criminal Investigation Department (CID) at the Bandaranaike International Airport (BIA) with a stock of gold…
Uncategorized LNP - 133,000 new vehicles registered in Sri Lanka since January
A total of 133,678 new vehicles have been registered in Sri Lanka since January, according to the Commissioner General of Motor Traffic, Kamal Amarasinghe, who…
Uncategorized LNP - Validity period of PIN issued for submission of tax returns for 2024/2025 extended
The validity of the Personal Identification Number (PIN) issued by the Inland Revenue Department for the submission of income tax returns for the year of…
Uncategorized LNP - AKD’s silent, pragmatic leadership enabled SL to reduce U.S. tariffs to 20 per cent – Malik Samarawickrama
Former International Trade Minister Malik Samarawickrama yesterday hailed the government for getting the U.S. reciprocal tariffs reduced to 20 per cent,…
Uncategorized LNP - Piumi Hansamali & Viranjith Thambugala to be indicted for tax evasion
The Inland Revenue Department (IRD) has informed the Colombo Magistrate’s Court that it intends to file a case before the Colombo High Court against well-known…
Uncategorized LNP - Donald Trump reduces tariff on Sri Lanka to 20%, New tariffs go into effect from Aug 7
U.S. President Donald Trump signed an executive order on Thursday reducing tariffs on Sri Lankan goods to 20% from 44% announced in April, the White House…