LNP - Even a monkey can cause an islandwide blackout to Sri Lanka's outdated grid
Sri Lanka was once again plunged into utter chaos yesterday morning when an islandwide power outage hit the districts at around 10.45 am, disrupting t...
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LNP - Cause of island-wide power outage revealed
An ‘emergency situation’ at the Panadura grid substation has caused the island-wide power outage, the Ministry of Power and Energy revealed. Power...
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LNP - Sri Lanka’s ambitious reform agenda delivering commendable outcomes: IMF
The International Monetary Fund (IMF) says that its Executive Board’s approval for the release of the fourth tranche of Sri Lanka’s Extended Fund ...
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LNP - Human-elephant conflict: Over 3,400 elephants and 1,190 people died in 9 years
It was disclosed in the Parliament today (06) that a total of 3,477 wild elephant fatalities have occurred in Sri Lanka over the past nine years. Mini...
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LNP - Govt. commences paddy purchase
The Paddy Marketing Board (PMB) says that the government-owned paddy stores will be kept open starting today (06) for the purchase of paddy from farme...
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LNP - You become a real queen when you fix each other’s crowns –Ishadi Amanda
Sri Lanka’s Ishadi Amanda who won first runner-up at the recently concluded Mrs. World 2024 pageant in Las Vegas spoke about the challenges she had ...
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LNP - Will govt provide vehicles for MPs? – Cabinet Spokesman clarifies
Cabinet Spokesman Minister Nalinda Jayatissa has confirmed that vehicle permits will not be provided to Members of Parliament under the incumbent gove...
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LNP - MPs to pay Rs. 2,000 for meals starting today
Members of Parliament will be required to pay Rs. 2,000 per day for their meals from today onwards. Although the increase in food prices in Parliament...
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LNP - Govt. mulls closure of state institutions deemed redundant
The government is making a fresh approach to revive the loss-making state institutions, which includes shutting down unviable entities, listing select...
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LNP - Several spells of showers expected in parts of the island
The Department of Meteorology says that showers or thundershowers will occur at times in Uva province and in Batticaloa, Ampara, Matale, Nuwara-Eliya ...
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LNP - Social media contributes to rise in child suicides: CCPSL
The College of Community Physicians of Sri Lanka (CCPSL) states that the use of social media has contributed to an increase in child suicides. Its cha...
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LNP - Rs. 80 million allocated to 77th Independence Day celebrations: Govt.
The government has allocated Rs. 80 million for the 77th Independence Day celebrations, Provincial Councils and Local Government Minister Dr. A.H.M.H ...
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LNP - Sri Lanka’s wild elephant deaths drop in 2024
The Department of Wildlife Conservation has reported that wild elephant deaths in the country decreased in 2024 compared to the previous year. Accordi...
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LNP - Mahinda Rajapaksa’s body should be preserved after death; Former Dy. Speaker
Former Deputy Speaker Ajith Rajapakshe has called for the preservation of former President Mahinda Rajapaksa's body for public display after his demis...
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LNP - Sri Lanka Economic Summit kicks off today
President Anura Kumara Dissanayake will inaugurate the Sri Lanka Economic Summit organized by the Ceylon Chamber of Commerce which kicks off today (28...
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LNP - Planetary parade: Rare alignment of 6 planets visible to naked eye in Sri Lanka
A rare celestial event is captivating stargazers as six planets align in a striking display, says Professor Chandana Jayaratne, Director of the Astron...
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LNP - Namal defends brother, slams govt over ‘media spectacles’
Sri Lanka Podujana Peramuna (SLPP) Parliamentarian Namal Rajapaksa, the eldest son of former President Mahinda Rajapaksa, challenged the government to...
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LNP - Australian PM recognises new citizens including those from Sri Lanka
Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese recognised Australia’s new citizens including those from Sri Lanka, as Australia celebrated Australia Day...
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LNP - Shammi Silva set to be re-elected as SLC chief for third term?
Incumbent Sri Lanka Cricket (SLC) President Shammi Silva is set to be re-elected to the top post for his third successive two-year term during the Boa...
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LNP - Green chili as high as Rs. 1800 per kilo
In a fresh blow to household budgets, the price of green chili has skyrocketed to unprecedented levels, reaching as high as Rs. 1780 to Rs. 1800 per k...
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LNP - Veteran singer Anil Bharathi passes away
Veteran Sri Lankan singer Anil Bharathi has passed away at the age of 75. He has passed away today (22) while receiving treatment at the Panadur...
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LNP - Malinga unveils book titled ’Killer’
Sri Lanka’s legendary fast bowler Lasith Malinga unveiled his maiden book, titled 'Killer', at a grand launch event held in Colombo yesterday. ...
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LNP - Sri Lanka Women thrash West Indies in U19WC 2025
It was a slightly improved performance from West Indies after they were beaten by nine wickets by India in their Women’s Under-19 T20 World Cup open...
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