LNP – Yoshitha Rajapaksa arrested
Yoshitha Rajapaksa, the second son of former President Mahinda Rajapaksa, has been arrested by the Criminal Investigation Department (CID) today (25), according to the Police Media Spokesman.
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Month: January 2025
LNP – Adani denies cancellation of Sri Lankan Wind Power projects
The Adani Group has refuted reports claiming the cancellation of its 484 MW wind power projects in Mannar and Pooneryn, labeling them as “false and misleading.”
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LNP – Govt. braces for coconut products imports
In order to avert a major coconut crisis in the coming months, Minister of Industry and Entrepreneurship Development Sunil Handunneththi and Minister of Plantation and Community Infrastructure K. V. Samantha Vidyarathna will submit a joint cabinet paper next week to urgently import coconut-related products
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LNP – Inflation to return to positive from 2Q before aligning with 5% target from 3Q
Central Bank’s loose policy to stoke inflationary pressures back again, helped by higher demand for credit and goods
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LNP – Fairly heavy showers expected in parts of the island
The Department of Meteorology says showers or thunder showers will occur at times in Uva and Southern provinces and in Ampara, Batticaloa, Matale and Nuwara-Eliya districts.
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LNP – Swiss government pledges support to reclaim Sri Lankan assets held abroad
Switzerland has assured its support in recovering assets that have been moved out of Sri Lanka, President’s Media Division (PMD)said.
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LNP – Shammi Silva set to be re-elected as SLC chief for third term?
Incumbent Sri Lanka Cricket (SLC) President Shammi Silva is set to be re-elected to the top post for his third successive two-year term during the Board’s Annual General Meeting (AGM) to be held on March 31, Indian media reported.
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LNP – Green chili as high as Rs. 1800 per kilo
In a fresh blow to household budgets, the price of green chili has skyrocketed to unprecedented levels, reaching as high as Rs. 1780 to Rs. 1800 per kilogram.
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LNP – Four Sri Lankans in ICC ODI Team of the Year 2024
Sri Lanka’s Charith Asalanka has been named the captain of the ICC Men’s ODI Team of the Year for 2024, with Kusal Mendis included as the wicketkeeper while Pathum Nissanka and Wanindu Hasaranga are also part of the team.
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LNP – Sri Lanka 75% ready for digital lead: Dr. Wijesuriya
Sri Lanka possesses a strong foundation for a digital economy, with 75 percent of the necessary skills already in place, according to Chief Advisor to the President on Digital Economy Dr. Hans Wijesuriya.
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