LNP – Retired MPs collective contemplating legal action against slashing of pensions
Retired MPs Collective is contemplating legal action if MPs pension is abolished, its secretary Premasiri Manage said.
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LNP – Underworld figure ‘Midigama Sahan’ caught returning from India
An organized crime gang member, Hikkaduwa Liyanage Sahan Sisikelum, alias Midigama Sahan, was arrested by officers of the Criminal Investigation Department (CID) at the arrival terminal of the Bandaranaike International Airport (BIA) last night while returning from India.
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LNP – Rs. 50 mln worth foreign cigarettes seized in largest-ever smuggling attempt at BIA
A large consignment of foreign-manufactured cigarettes valued at Rs. 50 million was seized today (28) by officers of the Central Intelligence Directorate of Sri Lanka Customs while it was being transported through the Bandaranaike International Airport (BIA) in Katunayake.
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LNP – Sri Lanka’s exports to US surpass USD 250 million in June as Trump tariffs loom
Sri Lankan exports to the United States have increased in the month of June as the new 30% tariff rate announced by US President Donald Trump is set to take effect later this week.
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LNP – GovPay spot fine system launched in Western Province & on highways
The spot fine payment system via GovPay has been implemented in the Western Province and on highways starting today (28 July).
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LNP – U.S. dispatches crude oil samples , but won’t reach Sri Lanka before August 1
In its bid to start fuel sale to Sri Lanka as part of efforts to reduce the trade gap, the U.S. has dispatched samples of its crude oil to be tested for viability here,an official said.
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LNP – President Dissanayake leaves for official visit to Maldives
President Anura Kumara Dissanayake has left the island short while ago, to embark on a three-day official visit to Maldives from July 28 to 30, 2025.
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LNP – One dead, over 5 injured as crane truck collides with multiple vehicles
A fatal road accident occurred this morning (28 July) near the Cemetery Roundabout in Borella, resulting in the death of one person and injuries to more than five others, police said.
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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 of Foreign Affairs, Foreign Employment, and Tourism, Vijitha Herath.
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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 of Dreams Sri Lanka, which will officially open its doors on 2 August.
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