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Uncategorized LNP - Committee probing Deshabandu Tennakoon meets for third time
The Committee of Inquiry appointed to inquire and report its findings on Inspector General of Police (IGP) T. M. W. Deshabandhu Tennakoon in respect of acts of…
Uncategorized LNP - Colombo is beautiful with its religious and cultural diversity - PM Harini
Colombo is beautiful with its religious and cultural diversity, and therefore, the residents should unite and transform the area into the most beautiful city,…
Uncategorized LNP - New reforms including mandatory seat belts for bus drivers proposed
A number of reforms including the installation of GPS and CCTV systems in buses and making seat belts mandatory for bus drivers have been proposed during a…
Uncategorized LNP - ‘Siri Dalada Wandanawa’ to conclude today amidst huge turnout
The special exposition of the Sacred Tooth Relic, Siri Dalada Wandanawa, is scheduled to conclude today (27) at the Temple of the Sacred Tooth Relic in Kandy,…
Uncategorized LNP - Veteran singer Saman De Silva passes away
Veteran singer Saman De Silva, a renowned and popular Baila artist, has passed away, family sources confirmed. Saman De Silva was widely celebrated for his…
Uncategorized LNP - Sri Lanka declares national day of mourning for Pope’s funeral
The Sri Lankan government has decided to declare April 26, 2025 (Sunday), a National Day of Mourning in view of late Pope Francis’ funeral. Accordingly, all…
Uncategorized LNP - Cardinal Malcolm Ranjith leaves for the Vatican
The Archbishop of Colombo, His Eminence Cardinal Malcolm Ranjith, departed for the Vatican this morning (23). It is reported that Cardinal Ranjith departed…
Uncategorized LNP - Pope Francis' funeral to be held on Saturday
Reuters - Pope Francis' funeral will be held on Saturday, April 26, at 10.00 a.m. (0800 GMT) at St. Peter's Basilica, the Vatican said in a statement.
Uncategorized LNP - Special announcement for ‘Siri Dalada Wandanawa’ attendees
A request has been made from devotees attending the special exposition, ‘Siri Dalada Wandanawa’, at the Temple of the Tooth Relic in Kandy. Visitors have been…
Uncategorized LNP - Who will be named in committee to probe Deshabandu Tennakoon?
The Speaker of Parliament has informed the Prime Minister and the Leader of Opposition to nominate names for the committee to be appointed to investigate…
Uncategorized LNP - Gambling Sports Regularization draft bill to be gazetted
The Cabinet of Ministers has granted approval to publish the draft bill of Gambling Sports Regularization Act in the government gazette and to present in…
Uncategorized LNP - Pope Francis has died, the Vatican says
Pope Francis, the first Latin American leader of the Roman Catholic Church, died on Monday (Apr 21) at the age of 88. The Vatican announced his death on…
Uncategorized LNP - ‘Siri Dalanda Vandanawa’: Sacred Tooth Relic’s exposition hours extended
The Temple of the Sacred Tooth Relic in Kandy has announced an extension to the daily exposition hours of the Sacred Tooth Relic, allowing devotees additional…
Uncategorized LNP - MegaPay’s Pay&Go directly integrates with LECO to revolutionise bill payments
MegaPay’s Pay&Go platform has already transformed payment behaviour across the country with over 1,000 active digital kiosks and a widely used mobile app.…
Uncategorized LNP - EPF net worth soars to Rs. 4.37 tn as real returns hit decade high
By Nishel Fernando Sri Lanka’s Employees’ Provident Fund (EPF), the nation’s largest retirement fund, reported a record 12.6 percent year-on-year surge in…
Uncategorized LNP - Heat index to hit ‘caution level’ in parts of the island
The Meteorology Department says that the Heat Index, the temperature felt on human body is likely to increase up to ‘Caution level’ tomorrow (21) in the…
Uncategorized LNP - Second day of ‘Siri Dalada Vandanawa’ draws massive crowds to Kandy
Today marks the second day of the ‘Siri Dalada Vandanawa,’ a rare and sacred opportunity for both local and foreign devotees to witness the revered Sacred…
Uncategorized LNP - Govt. to provide Rs. 15,000 subsidy for secondary crops for ‘Yala’ season
President Anura Kumara Dissanayake says that a decision has been taken to provide a subsidy of Rs. 15,000 for additional crops cultivated on paddy fields for…
Uncategorized LNP - Strict programme underway to counter Kandy’s liquor consumption during sacred exposition
A 10-day strict programme is underway presently to counter the sale and consumption of alcohol within the Kandy City limits during the period of the exposition…
Uncategorized LNP - ‘Siri Dalada Wandanawa’ to commence today in Kandy
“Siri Dalada Wandanawa”, the special exposition of the Sacred Tooth Relic, being held for the first time in 16 years, is scheduled to commence at the Temple of…
Uncategorized LNP - E-filing of VAT returns mandated from July 2025
The Inland Revenue Department (IRD) says that all Value Added Tax (VAT) returns must be filed electronically from July 01, 2025. Meanwhile, manual filed…
Uncategorized LNP - Record inflow of workers’ remittances in March
The inflow of workers’ remittances to Sri Lanka in the month of March has been reported as USD 693.3 million. According to the Central Bank of Sri Lanka…
Uncategorized LNP - SriLankan cabin crew begin ’work to rule’ over meal allowance
The SriLankan Airlines Cabin Crew Members Association has launched a 'work to rule' campaign, citing several demands, including the reallocation of their…
Uncategorized LNP - CEB urges rooftop solar owners to switch off inverters
In a move to maintain the stability of the national power grid during the festive season, the Ceylon Electricity Board (CEB) has issued a special request to…