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LNP – Sri Lanka to waive visa fees for 40 more countries – Foreign Minister

LNP – Sri Lanka to waive visa fees for 40 more countries – Foreign Minister

The Government of Sri Lanka has decided to waive visa fees for 40 additional countries to boost tourism, stated Minister…

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LNP – Hrithik Roshan to grace City of Dreams grand opening on 2 August

LNP – Hrithik Roshan to grace City of Dreams grand opening on 2 August

Indian film star Hrithik Roshan is set to visit Sri Lanka next month to attend the grand inauguration of City…

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LNP – Sri Lanka has identified five potential sites for first nuclear power plant

LNP – Sri Lanka has identified five potential sites for first nuclear power plant

Sri Lanka is making progress in establishing nuclear infrastructure and has already identified potential new-build sites as it embarks on…

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LNP – President Anura Kumara to visit Maldives on Monday

LNP – President Anura Kumara to visit Maldives on Monday

President Anura Kumara Dissanayake will undertake a state visit to the Maldives from July 28 to 30, 2025, at the…

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LNP – Former Minister P. Dayaratne passes away at 89

LNP – Former Minister P. Dayaratne passes away at 89

Former Minister P. Dayaratne, a veteran politician and long-serving Member of Parliament from the Ampara District, has passed away at…

2 days ago
LNP – Rise in rambutan-related accidents

LNP – Rise in rambutan-related accidents

Experts have raised concerns over a growing number of accidents involving people falling from rambutan trees, raising safety concerns during…

3 days ago
LNP – More foreign-trained specialist doctors choosing to stay in Sri Lanka: Health Minister

LNP – More foreign-trained specialist doctors choosing to stay in Sri Lanka: Health Minister

Health and Mass Media Minister Dr. Nalinda Jayatissa says more specialist doctors who have completed training abroad are now choosing…

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LNP – Sri Lankans to get seasonal jobs in South Korea

LNP – Sri Lankans to get seasonal jobs in South Korea

The Sri Lanka Bureau of Foreign Employment (SLBFE) says that many seasonal job opportunities in South Korea are now available…

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LNP – Japan agrees to continue granting scholarships to Sri Lankan public sector workers

LNP – Japan agrees to continue granting scholarships to Sri Lankan public sector workers

The government of Japan has signed an agreement to continue its scholarship programme for executive-level government officials in Sri Lanka.

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LNP – No legal provisions for companies to charge 2.5%–3% fees on card transactions: CBSL

LNP – No legal provisions for companies to charge 2.5%–3% fees on card transactions: CBSL

Companies and institutions have no legal provisions to impose additional charges ranging from 2.5% to 3% on customers for transactions…

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