LNP - Several spells of showers expected in parts of the island

2025-01-31   |   Uncategorized

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

2025-01-31   |   Uncategorized

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.

2025-01-30   |   Uncategorized

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

2025-01-29   |   Uncategorized

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

2025-01-28   |   Uncategorized

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

2025-01-28   |   Uncategorized

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

2025-01-28   |   Uncategorized

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’

2025-01-27   |   Uncategorized

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

2025-01-26   |   Uncategorized

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?

2025-01-24   |   Uncategorized

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

2025-01-24   |   Uncategorized

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

2025-01-22   |   Uncategorized

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’

2025-01-21   |   Uncategorized

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

2025-01-21   |   Uncategorized

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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LNP - Several spells of showers expected in parts of the island

2025-01-21   |   Uncategorized

Several spells of showers will occur in Eastern, North-central and Uva provinces and in Matale, Nuwara-Eliya and Hambantota districts today (21), the ...

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LNP - Mahinda Rajapaksa is ready to vacate Colombo residence at any time – Namal

2025-01-21   |   Uncategorized

The son of former President Mahinda Rajapaksa, Sri Lanka Podujana Peramuna (SLPP) Parliamentarian, Namal Rajapaksa says his father is prepared to vaca...

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LNP - Govt to provide vehicles for all MPs; No more permits - Vijitha Herath

2025-01-21   |   Uncategorized

Minister of Foreign Affairs, Foreign Employment and Tourism Vijitha Herath states that the government plans to provide vehicles for all 225 Members of...

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LNP - CBSL identifies 21 companies engaged in prohibited schemes

2025-01-20   |   Uncategorized

The Central Bank of Sri Lanka (CBSL) said today that it has completed investigations into various companies suspected of engaging in activities prohib...

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LNP - New vehicles for all MPs in the coming months: NPP MP

2025-01-19   |   Uncategorized

National People’s Power (NPP) Kurunegala District MP Dharmapriya Dissanayake said that all members of parliament will soon be provided with new vehi...

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LNP - Namal criticises NPP’s change of stance on Indian, Chinese deals

2025-01-19   |   Uncategorized

While commending President Anura Kumara Dissanayake for completing successful visits to India and China, SLPP MP Namal Rajapaksa expressed irony over ...

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LNP - Electricity tariff to be reduced by 20% tonight

2025-01-17   |   Uncategorized

The electricity tariff will be reduced by 20% from midnight today, the Public Utilities Commission (PUCSL) announced today. ...

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LNP - Gotabaya Rajapaksa arrives at CID

2025-01-17   |   Uncategorized

Former President Gotabaya Rajapaksa arrived at the CID a short while ago to record a statement. He reportedly arrived at the back gate of the CID. It ...

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LNP - Australia’s United Petroleum faces challenges, eyes exit

2025-01-17   |   Uncategorized

By Charumini de SilvaUnited Petroleum, the Australian energy giant that made a high profile-entry into Sri Lanka’s fuel retail market in August 2024...

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LNP - Sri Lanka and China agree on early conclusion of comprehensive FTA

2025-01-16   |   Uncategorized

Sri Lanka and China have agreed to work towards the early conclusion of a comprehensive Free Trade Agreement (FTA) in “one package” in line with t...

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LNP - Sri Lanka signs the agreement for Hajj 2025

2025-01-16   |   Uncategorized

Sri Lanka has signed the agreement for the Hajj pilgrimage – 2025, recently in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia. The agreement was signed by the Sri Lankan dele...

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