LNP – CCD hunts suspect in multi-million fraud
The Colombo Crimes Division (CCD) today released a photograph of a suspect wanted in connection with a financial fraud totalling Rs. 28.5 million.
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Month: April 2025
LNP – 1 in 5 tourist arrivals in April from India, new data reveals
Nearly 30,000 Indian nationals have arrived in the country during the month of April, data from the Sri Lanka Tourism Development Authority shows.
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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 stakeholder meeting.
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LNP – Australia’s ruling party to hike student visa fees again in pre-election pledge
Australia’s ruling Labor Party said on Monday it would raise visa fees for international students to A$2,000 ($1,279) if reelected, the latest measure aimed at the lucrative education sector that has been a major source of immigration
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LNP – Govt under pressure to announce Sri Lanka’s stand in case of Indo-Pak war
The government is under pressure from the opposition to declare Sri Lanka’s position in the event of further escalation of tensions between India and Pakistan.
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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.
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LNP – SriLankan Airlines CEO Richard Nuttall named as next president of Philippine Airlines
Philippine Airlines (PAL) has named Richard Nuttall, the current CEO of SriLankan Airlines, as its new President, effective May 29, 2025.
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LNP – ‘Opposition frightened by the thought of becoming irrelevant’ – PM Harini
Prime Minister Dr. Harini Amarasuriya stated that the opposition is frightened by the possibility of losing its relevance, and that if one wishes to surpass the National People’s Power (NPP), they must demonstrate their commitment to ending corruption and fraud.
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