LNP - Australian influencers amplify Sri Lanka’s allure

2025-01-01   |   Uncategorized

Sri Lanka recently played host to four renowned Australian-based social media influencers in a ground-breaking digital marketing initiative aimed at r...

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LNP - Highest number of Sri Lankans left for foreign employment in 2024

2024-12-31   |   Uncategorized

The year 2024 has set a historic record for the highest number of Sri Lankans migrating for work, with 312,836 individuals leaving the country for emp...

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LNP - Govt. urged to reduce VAT on salmon

2024-12-31   |   Uncategorized

The Canned Fish Manufacturers’ Association of Sri Lanka (CFMASL) has requested the government to reduce the Value Added Tax (VAT) imposed on salmon....

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LNP - Special traffic and parking plan in Colombo on New Year’s eve

2024-12-31   |   Uncategorized

Sri Lanka Police has announced a special traffic plan to minimize congestion in Colombo city on New Year’s Eve, December 31, 2024.  With large crow...

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LNP - CMC launches special initiative to tackle waste accumulation

2024-12-31   |   Uncategorized

The Colombo Municipal Council (CMC) has launched a special initiative to address the growing waste accumulation in Colombo. CMC Commissioner Palitha N...

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LNP - Harin Fernando involved in altercation at Colombo’s CH & FC Club

2024-12-30   |   Uncategorized

Former Minister of Tourism Harin Fernando was recently involved in an altercation at the CH & FC Club in Colombo.  Witnesses reported that Fernan...

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LNP - Rs. 6,000 stationery allowance for schoolchildren proposed for 2025

2024-12-30   |   Uncategorized

To mitigate the adverse effects on the education of vulnerable schoolchildren, the government has decided to provide an allowance to assist with the p...

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LNP - Several spells of showers expected today

2024-12-29   |   Uncategorized

The Meteorology Department several spells of showers will occur in Northern, North-central, Eastern and Uva provinces and in Hambanthota and Matale di...

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LNP - Public urged to avoid panic buying, hoarding salt amid shortage fears

2024-12-29   |   Uncategorized

The newly-appointed Chairman of Lanka Salt Company in Hambantota, T. Nandana Thilaka has urged the public to avoid panic-buying and hoarding salt amid...

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LNP - Over 8,000 motorists penalized for traffic offenses in 24 hours

2024-12-28   |   Uncategorized

In a 24-hour operation that concluded at 6.00 a.m. today (28), Sri Lanka Police have enforced the law against 383 drunk drivers as part of a nationwid...

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LNP - New criteria to be introduced to enhance quality standards for private, SLTB buses

2024-12-27   |   Uncategorized

While drawing attention to the frequent road accidents caused by buses, the Transport and Highways Ministry plans to prepare and implement a set of cr...

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LNP - Showers expected in Northern, North-Central, Eastern Provinces, Matale

2024-12-27   |   Uncategorized

Showers may occur in the Northern, North-Central, Eastern Provinces and in the Matale district, the Forecasting Division of the National Meteorologica...

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LNP - Former MP Lalith Ellawala quits politics

2024-12-27   |   Uncategorized

Former Member of Parliament Lalith Ellawala today (27) announced his decision to retire from politics. He made this statement during a press conferenc...

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LNP - CSE’s ASPI continues upward momentum

2024-12-27   |   Uncategorized

The All Share Price Index (ASPI) of the Colombo Stock Exchange has recorded significant gains once again today (27). Accordingly, the ASPI has increas...

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LNP - Oral public consultations on electricity tariffs to begin today

2024-12-27   |   Uncategorized

The oral sessions for gathering public opinions on the proposed electricity tariff revision will commence today (27). The first session will take plac...

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LNP - Govt reveals relief packages for SMEs, assistance for low-income earners

2024-12-27   |   Uncategorized

A press briefing on the economic stabilization process and the proposed relief packages for the public was held today (26) at the Presidential Media C...

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LNP - 18-hour water cut in several areas

2024-12-26   |   Uncategorized

The National Water Supply and Drainage Board (NWS&DB) announced that the water supply to several areas in the Western Province will be suspended f...

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LNP - ‘Cardinal’ only used to polish the floor: ’Pastor’ Jerome

2024-12-26   |   Uncategorized

Pastor' Jerome Fernando recently shared a nostalgic Facebook post recalling the role of the 'Cardinal' brand in his childhood Christmas traditions. He...

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LNP - SLCERT warns of increased online scams during festive season

2024-12-26   |   Uncategorized

The Sri Lanka Computer Emergency Readiness Team (SLCERT) has reported a sharp rise in online scams during the festive season. Chief Information Securi...

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LNP - Govt. gives up on Amul

2024-12-25   |   Uncategorized

The new government is unlikely to follow the previous government’s model in tying up with India’s Amul in the development of dairy sector, an info...

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LNP - Cinnamon Grand triumphs among Colombo’s 5-stars and Lankan cuisine

2024-12-25   |   Uncategorized

Cinnamon Grand Colombo on Friday was adjudged the ‘Best 5-Star Hotel’ in the city along with Nuga Gama as the ‘Most Authentic Sri Lankan Cuisine...

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LNP - Veteran singer Priya Suriyasena passes away

2024-12-24   |   Uncategorized

Veteran Sri Lankan singer Priya Suriyasena has passed away at the age of 80. He has been receiving treatment at the Colombo National Hospital at the t...

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LNP - 200 cigarette-free zones established countrywide

2024-12-24   |   Uncategorized

The Public Health Inspectors (PHIs) Association has announced the establishment of 200 cigarette-free zones across Sri Lanka as part of its broader in...

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LNP - ASPI crosses 15,000 points for first time ever

2024-12-23   |   Uncategorized

The All Share Price Index (ASPI) of the Colombo Stock Exchange recorded a new all-time high today (23), surpassing the 15,000 points mark for the firs...

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LNP - Over 2,000 die in road accidents this year alone

2024-12-23   |   Uncategorized

A total of 2,243 people have died in road accidents this year, police said. They reported that 22,967 road accidents, including 2,141 fatal accidents,...

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