LNP - Electricity tariffs increased by 15%
The Public Utilities Commission of Sri Lanka (PUCSL) has granted approval to increase electricity tariffs by 15% with effect from tomorrow (12). Speak...
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LNP - AKD off to Germany tomorrow
President Anura Kumara Disanayake will undertake an official visit to the Federal Republic of Germany from 11 to 13 June on the invitation of the Germ...
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LNP - Matara Prison to be relocated to Kotawila
Minister of Justice Harshana Nanayakkara said that immediate steps will be taken to relocate the Matara Prison to the Kotawila area, citing severe ove...
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LNP - Van carrying schoolchildren crashes in Ragala; Three injured
A van transporting schoolchildren veered off the road and overturned yesterday afternoon, injuring a schoolgirl, a woman, and the driver, Ragala Polic...
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LNP - Sri Lanka’s remittance inflow exceeds $3 billion in first 5 months
Sri Lanka has received USD 641.7 million in workers’ remittances in May 2025, according to the latest figures released by the Central Bank of Sri La...
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LNP - Discrimination galore – No locals, only foreigners
Discriminatory treatment of locals by tourist service providers has become an increasingly widespread concern across the country with numerous complai...
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LNP - Govt. to introduce Metro Bus Unit with 100 comfortable, low-entry buses
The government has planned to deploy 100 comfortable, low-floor buses for passenger transport along several major road corridors, including Colombo, M...
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LNP - Australia Deputy PM arrives in Sri Lanka
Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Defence of Australia Richard Marles has arrived in the island on an official visit. A 15-member delegation accom...
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LNP - “No more pageants. I did my best for Sri Lanka” – Anudi bids farewell to pageantry
Anudi Gunasekara, who represented Sri Lanka at the 72nd Miss World pageant held in India, returned to the island today (June 2). Upon her arrival, Gun...
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LNP - Monitoring increases as new COVID sub-variants detected
Health authorities in Sri Lanka have ramped up monitoring efforts following the detection of two new Omicron subvariants - LF.7 and XFG - within the c...
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LNP - National Tax Week from tomorrow
The ‘National Tax Week’ declared by the government to increase awareness on taxation and also to widen the tax base in the country, will begin tom...
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LNP - Global warming gotten in the way of salt production in Sri Lanka
Unexpected rainy weather conditions, a phenomenon of global warming, have triggered concerns for salt production in Sri Lanka because at least 40–45...
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LNP - QR code introduced for easy TIN registration
The Inland Revenue Department (IRD) has introduced a QR code to simplify the registration process for Taxpayer Identification Numbers (TINs), Commissi...
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LNP - Anudi makes history for Sri Lanka in Miss World Multimedia Challenge
Anudi Gunasekara has made history for Sri Lanka by clinching the title of First Runner-Up from Asia in the Miss World Multimedia Challenge, marking a ...
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LNP - Sri Lankans spend Rs.520 million per day on cigarettes
In lieu of the upcoming World No Tobacco day, a study revealed that Sri Lankans spend Rs. 520 million per day on cigarettes and the health and economi...
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LNP - BYD EV demand in Sri Lanka “exceeds expectations”: JKH
The Sri Lankan appetite for electric mobility is accelerating faster than anticipated, with over 5,000 BYD vehicles reserved since the brand’s entry...
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LNP - 12 spots filled: Who will complete the Miss World 2025 top 40?
The countdown to Miss World 2025 finals has begun as 40 contestants, including fast-track winners and judge selections from around the world, prepare ...
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LNP - Arugam Bay ‘bikini ban’ work of an organised group
The Defence Ministry and the Inspector General of Police (IGP) have been asked to urgently investigate into the false news claiming that bikinis have ...
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LNP - Cost of living in Sri Lanka has doubled since 2021 – CBSL
The Central Bank of Sri Lanka (CBSL) states that the cost of living for individuals in the country has doubled compared to 2021. However, the increase...
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LNP - Govt. considers pact termination with over US $ 40 million compensation for fresh deal
The government mulls termination of the current project for the construction of the Kadawatha - Mirigama stretch of the Central Expressway with a paym...
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LNP - Marine Drive to be developed ’Marine Nights, Awakening Colombo’ theme
The Cabinet has approved the proposal to develop the Marine Drive from the Kollupitiya Railway Station to Dehiwala under the theme 'Marine Nights, Awa...
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LNP - Sri Lanka on track to roll out e-NIC, Thales delivering final 400k cards
The final 400,000 polycarbonate cards procured from Thales by Sri Lanka’s Department of Registration of Persons to implement the Electronic National...
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LNP - Special traffic plan around Independence Square due to funeral of Malini Fonseka
Vehicular movement will be restricted in and around Independence Square in Colombo, due to the funeral of veteran actress Malini Fonseka scheduled for...
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