LNP – SL recovery no “understatement”, says CB Governor
Sri Lanka may still be on the road to recovery, but its steps in correcting long-standing policy failures are now being recognised where it matters most—by key international lenders.
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Month: April 2025
LNP – Five arrested in alleged gang rape of woman in Welipenna
The Welipenna Police have arrested five suspects in connection with the alleged abduction and gang rape of a 45-year-old woman inside a three-wheeler and a house.
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LNP – WhatsApp to stop working on select iPhones from May 2025
WhatsApp users with older iPhones will soon lose access to the messaging platform, as the company plans to withdraw support for devices running outdated iOS versions starting May 5, 2025.
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LNP – Liquor shops in several areas closed tomorrow
Retail liquor sales outlets functioning within divisional secretariat areas where May Day events are being organized will remain closed tomorrow (1 May), the Excise Department has announced.
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LNP – Dy Finance Minister hints Sri Lanka may opt to purchase more energy products from US
Sri Lanka has made significant progress in discussions with United States trade authorities and the International Monetary Fund (IMF), with both engagements yielding positive outcomes, according to Deputy Minister of Finance Harshana Suriyapperuma.
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LNP – Colombo’s inflation climbs in April
The overall rate of inflation, as measured by the Colombo Consumer Price Index (CCPI) on Year-on-Year basis, has increased to -2.0% in April 2025, compared to -2.6% in March 2025, according to the latest data released by the Department of Census and Statistics.
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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 gross abuse of power, has met for the third time at the Parliamentary premises.
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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, Prime Minister Dr. Harini Amarasuriya has stated.
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LNP – PM Harini should’ve met US Vice President Vance to discuss tariffs –Ranil
Prime Minister Dr. Harini Amarasuriya should’ve sought a meeting with the Vice President of the United States, J.D. Vance who was in India recently to discuss the reciprocal tariffs announced by President Donald Trump, Former President Ranil Wickremesinghe has asserted.
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LNP – President to visit Vietnam in May
President Anura Kumara Dissanayake will undertake an official visit to Vietnam from May 3 to 6, Cabinet Spokesman Nalinda Jayatissa said today.
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