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Uncategorized LNP - Ranil calls for new Bill to regulate Port city
Former Prime Minister Ranil Wickremesinghe yesterday called for a dialogue between the Government and the opposition to come up with a fresh paper containing…
Uncategorized LNP - Sri Lanka-India travel bubble delayed
The Hindu - Sri Lanka has decided to postpone launching the proposed “travel bubble” with India, in the wake of the recent surge in Covid-19 cases in India,…
Uncategorized LNP - Dialog powers the 142nd Royal-Thomian ‘Battle of the Blues’
Sri Lanka’s longest rivalry in schools cricket comes alive this May as Royal College Colombo and S. Thomas’ College Mt. Lavinia battle it out once again for…
Uncategorized LNP - Shanto strikes ton as Bangladesh take control of first Test
A dominant batting display from Bangladesh gave them early honours in the first Test against Sri Lanka in Pallekele, as they ended the first day on 302 for 2.…
Uncategorized LNP - Moves to regulate Sri Lanka beauty pageants
The government is considering regulating Sri Lanka beauty pageants following the recent incident at the Mrs. Sri Lanka for Mrs. World finals held in Colombo.…
Uncategorized LNP - Port City to add US$ 30bn to Sri Lanka’s economic output
Estimates Port City would generate over 300,000 new jobs and US$ 10bn in fresh direct investments To have positive impact on SL’s BoP; to generate US$ 5.2bn in…
Uncategorized LNP - Caroline Jurie no longer Mrs. World 2020
Mrs. World Inc. Organization, today said it had accepted the resignation of Caroline Jurie stating that the first runner up at last year's international…
Uncategorized LNP - May Day rallies suspended
All May Day rallies have been cancelled as a precautionary measure to curb the spread of COVID-19, Army Commander Shavendra Silva said. He said the decision…
Uncategorized LNP - Dilhara Lokuhettige banned for 8 years for breaching ICC’s anti-corruption code
Former Sri Lanka player Dilhara Lokuhettige has been banned from all cricket for eight years after an ICC Anti-Corruption Tribunal found him guilty of…
Uncategorized LNP - Cardinal requests to observe 2-minute silence on April 21
His Eminence Malcolm Cardinal Ranjith, Archbishop of Colombo, today requested the public to observe two minutes’ silence at 8.45 a.m. on April 21 as a mark of…
Uncategorized LNP - 52 deaths in road accidents within 5 days
Fifty-two people have lost their lives and 669 were injured in road accidents as of yesterday since April 13, Police said. Police Spokesman DIG Ajith Rohana…
Uncategorized LNP - SL concerned over world hike of Covid situation: Army Chief
While claiming that Sri Lanka is concerned about the increase of COVID-19 cases in the world as well as the neighbouring countries, Army Commander Shavendra…
Uncategorized LNP - US offers Sri Lanka debt management support
The United States has offered Sri Lanka support to manage its debt and find a more sustainable path forward. The US Ambassador to Sri Lanka, Alaina B. Teplitz…
Uncategorized LNP - Australia Gifts Sri Lanka Drones to Spot People Smuggling
Australian Aviation Magazine - Australia has gifted Sri Lankan police five drones to monitor people smuggling between the two countries. It’s part of a wider…
Uncategorized LNP - New comer Praveen Jayawickrama replaces injured Embuldeniya
Sri Lankan selectors have included newcomer Praveen Jayawickrama in the 18-member squad for the forthcoming two Test matches against Bangladesh, it is learnt.…
Uncategorized LNP - “The Incident will have no bearing on the next Mrs World Competition” – Mrs World Inc
Issuing a statement, organisers of Mrs World Inc said they are fully aware of the alleged incident involving Caroline Jurie at the Mrs Sri Lanka World 2020…
Uncategorized LNP - Sri Lanka signs USD 500 mn loan agreement with China
The Government of Sri Lanka has signed a loan agreement of USD 500 million with the China Development Bank (CDB). The Ministry of Finance stated that the…
Uncategorized LNP - Gazette issued establishing ‘Hambantota Managed Elephant Reserve’
A Gazette Extraordinary has been issued establishing a ‘Hambantota Managed Elephant Reserve’ under the Fauna and Flora Protection Ordinance. The gazette has…
Uncategorized LNP - Public awareness on Risks in investing in Virtual Currencies in Sri Lanka
Considering the recent inquiries on virtual currency usage in the international and domestic markets, the Central Bank of Sri Lanka (CBSL) wishes to inform the…
Uncategorized LNP - Sri Lanka eyes long-term credit oil deals with foreign nations
Sri Lanka is reported to be eyeing Government to Government agreements to purchase crude oil on long-term credit. Ceylon Petroleum Corporation Chairman Sumith…
Uncategorized LNP - Bumper cucumber harvest
Farmers in the Eastern Province have received a bumper harvest of cucumber this time. Those who have cultivated cucumber in their home gardens now earn a good…
Uncategorized LNP - Low income families to get Rs. 5,000 allowance from today
The Government will provide nearly three million low-income families with a cash allowance of Rs. 5,000 in view of the upcoming Sinhala and Hindu New Year…
Uncategorized LNP - Two hydro power plants to generate electricity this year
Power Minister Dullas Alahapperuma yesterday said that two hydro power plants will generate power this year. He was speaking at an event in Tangalle. Minister…
Uncategorized LNP - Mrs. Sri Lanka may step into politics
The winner of Mrs Sri Lanka for Mrs. World, Pushpika de Silva has said that she may enter politics in the future. This may be possible now that Pushpika has…