LNP - Sri Lanka on track to roll out e-NIC, Thales delivering final 400k cards

2025-05-27   |   Uncategorized

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

2025-05-26   |   Uncategorized

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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LNP - Last rites of Malini Fonseka with state honours today

2025-05-26   |   Uncategorized

The final rites of Sri Lankan cinema icon and veteran actress Malini Fonseka, widely celebrated as the “Queen of Sri Lankan Cinema,” is scheduled ...

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LNP - Do not panic, bikinis allowed

2025-05-25   |   Uncategorized

Police denied reports that a new law has been introduced in Arugam Bay banning locals and foreigners from wearing bikinis in public places. The matter...

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LNP - Large crowd gathers to pay last respects to Malini Fonseka

2025-05-25   |   Uncategorized

A large crowd continues to arrive at the National Film Corporation on Sunday (25) to pay their final respects to the late veteran actress Malini Fonse...

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LNP - SJB electoral organisers continue to resign

2025-05-25   |   Uncategorized

A number of electoral organisers of the Samagi Jana Balawegaya (SJB) have resigned from their respective positions due to issues relating to the selec...

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LNP - Malini Fonseka’s last rites with state honours on Monday

2025-05-24   |   Uncategorized

The final rites of veteran actress Malini Fonseka will be held with full state honours on 26 May (Monday) at Independence Square, according to the Min...

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LNP - Miss Indonesia wins talent final at Miss World 2025

2025-05-23   |   Uncategorized

In a spectacular celebration of global artistry and cultural diversity, the 72nd Miss World Festival marked one of its most anticipated events – Mis...

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LNP - Trump administration bars Harvard from enrolling international students

2025-05-23   |   Uncategorized

The Trump administration on Thursday revoked Harvard University’s ability to enroll international students, delivering a sharp punishment to the eli...

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LNP - Over 15% Sri Lankans lost their jobs due to economic crisis, new data suggests

2025-05-18   |   Uncategorized

A total of 15.1% of Sri Lankans lost their jobs due to the impact of the economic crisis in 2023, according to the Department of Census and Statistics...

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LNP - Battle for Colombo Mayorship heats up

2025-05-18   |   Uncategorized

The election for the position of Mayor of the Colombo Municipal Council (CMC), which has attracted much attention following the recent local governmen...

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LNP -Shots fired at Thusitha Halloluwa’s vehicle

2025-05-18   |   Uncategorized

Two unidentified men on a motorcycle have opened fire at a vehicle carrying the former Executive Director of the National Lotteries Board (NLB), Thusi...

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LNP - CEB proposes 18.3% electricity tariff hike for June–Dec 2025

2025-05-17   |   Uncategorized

The Ceylon Electricity Board (CEB) has submitted a proposal to the Public Utilities Commission of Sri Lanka (PUCSL) seeking an 18.3% increase in elect...

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LNP - Issuing of vehicle number plates halted due to shortage

2025-05-16   |   Uncategorized

Due to a shortage of vehicle number plates, the Department of Motor Traffic (DMT) has announced that the issuing of number plates has been suspended f...

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LNP - Ten students further remanded over Sabaragamuwa Uni. ragging incident

2025-05-16   |   Uncategorized

Ten students arrested in connection with a ragging incident at the University of Sabaragamuwa, which allegedly led to the suicide of a fellow student,...

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LNP - Sri Lankan YouTuber Charith N Silva features in ‘Forbes 30 Under 30 Asia’ list

2025-05-15   |   Uncategorized

Renowned Sri Lankan chef and YouTube content creator Charith N. Silva, known for his popular YouTube channel ‘Wild Cookbook’, has featured in “F...

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LNP - University student fined for sharing nude photo

2025-05-15   |   Uncategorized

Colombo Chief Magistrate Thanuja Lakmali today imposed a fine of Rs. 5,000 on a university student who pleaded guilty to sharing a nude photograph of ...

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LNP - Who will enter CMC from People’s Alliance?

2025-05-15   |   Uncategorized

The name of Deepa Edirisinghe has been proposed for the only seat secured by the People’s Alliance in the Colombo Municipal Council (CMC).  Edi...

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LNP - Litro Gas issues statement on strike by manpower workers

2025-05-14   |   Uncategorized

The Litro Gas Company says that the strike action launched today (May 14) by a group of manpower workers at the Litro Gas Terminal in Kerawalapitiya, ...

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LNP - 24-hour ‘Dansala’ organized by TV Derana commences

2025-05-12   |   Uncategorized

Sri Lanka’s largest 24-hour ‘Dansala’, organized by TV Derana, officially commenced a short while ago at Independence Square in Colombo, drawing...

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LNP - Death toll in Gerandi Ella bus accident climbs to 21

2025-05-11   |   Uncategorized

The death toll in the accident at Gerandi Ella in Ramboda this morning (11) when a bus veered off the road and toppled down a precipice on the Nuwara ...

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LNP - PM steps in to accelerate probe into tragic death of Kotahena child

2025-05-11   |   Uncategorized

Prime Minister Dr. Harini Amarasuriya has taken action to ensure a swift and impartial investigation into the recent death of a child in Kotahena, fol...

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LNP - Debris of crashed helicopter recovered

2025-05-11   |   Uncategorized

The wreckage of the ill-fated Bell 212 helicopter of the Sri Lanka Air Force was recovered this evening from the Maduru Oya reservoir, following a joi...

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LNP - Update: At least 11 dead, dozens injured in Ramboda bus accident

2025-05-11   |   Uncategorized

At least eleven people have died after a Sri Lanka Transport Board (SLTB) bus plunged into a precipice in the Garandiella area of Ramboda on the Nuwar...

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LNP - India and Pakistan agree to an immediate ceasefire

2025-05-10   |   Uncategorized

U.S. President Donald Trump said on Saturday that India and Pakistan had agreed to a “full and immediate ceasefire” after a fourth day of strikes ...

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