LNP - Measures afoot to fast-track drug purchases

2025-09-29   |   Uncategorized

A special procurement system is to be introduced to fast-track the purchasing of drugs in Sri Lanka, Deputy Minister of Health Dr. Hansaka Wijemuni sa...

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LNP - Cable car accident at Na Uyana Monastery: Death toll rises to 8

2025-09-28   |   Uncategorized

The death toll from the cable car accident at the Na Uyana Monastery has risen to eight, after another monk who was receiving treatment in the Intensi...

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

2025-09-28   |   Uncategorized

Several spells of showers will occur in Western, Sabaragamuwa and North-western provinces and in Galle, Matara, Kandy and Nuwara-Eliya districts today...

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LNP - Divorce rate drives rise in women-headed households

2025-09-27   |   Uncategorized

An academic has revealed that as many as 1.2 million families in Sri Lanka are headed by women, with the number steadily increasing due to the country...

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LNP - Local agent tells SC it lacks resources for first tranche payment

2025-09-26   |   Uncategorized

Sea Consortium Lanka (Pvt) Ltd, the local agent of the MV X-Press Pearl, has informed the Supreme Court through an affidavit that its directors and pr...

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LNP - Private bus ticketing to be mandatory from next month

2025-09-25   |   Uncategorized

The Western Provincial Road Passenger Transport Authority (WPRPTA) has announced that issuing and obtaining tickets on private buses will become manda...

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LNP - Three dead and four injured in head-on collision between lorry and van in Thalawa

2025-09-25   |   Uncategorized

Three individuals have died and four others have been injured in a head-on collision between a lorry and a van in the Thalawa–Mirigama junction alon...

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LNP - Majority drug addicts in Sri Lanka are not O/L passed

2025-09-24   |   Uncategorized

A recent study has revealed that most drug addicts including ICE addicts in Sri Lanka have education levels below the Ordinary Level (O/L) and have no...

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LNP - Another tragic accident kills schoolgirl

2025-09-24   |   Uncategorized

A 17-year-old schoolgirl died today after sustaining serious injuries in a road accident near Meerigama National School on the Pasiyala–Giriulla Roa...

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LNP - Sampath Manamperi remanded

2025-09-24   |   Uncategorized

Sampath Manamperi, who was detained for interrogation by the Police Narcotics Bureau (PNB), has been ordered remanded in custody by the Walasmulla Mag...

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LNP - Afghan boy flies from Kabul to Delhi hiding in plane’s landing gear

2025-09-23   |   Uncategorized

A 13-year-old Afghan boy made a dangerous journey from Kabul to Delhi, hiding in the landing gear compartment of a Kam Air passenger plane. Officials ...

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LNP - Non-Smoking Sri Lanka in future?

2025-09-23   |   Uncategorized

Sri Lanka is presently heading towards a ‘no-smokers’ zone’ due to the youngsters aged 15-25 staying away from the habit, an official from the A...

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LNP - Weapons cache allegedly buried by Sampath Manamperi found in Middeniya

2025-09-22   |   Uncategorized

A cache of weapons, including firearms and ammunition, has been discovered on a plot of land in the Middeniya area, allegedly buried by former SLPP lo...

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LNP - Sri Lanka overhauls Port City incentives

2025-09-22   |   Uncategorized

The government has introduced a significantly revised and less generous incentive framework for investors in the Colombo Port City Special Economic Zo...

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LNP - World’s oldest person, 116, meets King Charles

2025-09-21   |   Uncategorized

King Charles III has made a special visit to the world’s oldest person, who told him she remembered “all the girls were in love with you and wante...

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LNP - Committee reveals misuse of Rs. 8 billion at Central Cultural Fund

2025-09-21   |   Uncategorized

Over Rs. 8 billion has reportedly been misused without the approval of the Board of Governors of the Central Cultural Fund (CCF), according to Deputy ...

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LNP - Inaugural Ceylon Gemlogue to promote Ceylon gems globally

2025-09-20   |   Uncategorized

centuries-old gem trade, steeped in heritage yet alive with modern innovation, is about to take the spotlight in a way never seen before. Ceylon Gemlo...

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LNP - Dunith Wellalage to rejoin Sri Lanka squad ahead of Super 4 clash tomorrow

2025-09-20   |   Uncategorized

Sri Lanka Cricket (SLC) announced that all-rounder Dunith Wellalage will rejoin the squad in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) tomorrow (20), after atten...

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LNP - Shasheendra Rajapaksa further remanded

2025-09-19   |   Uncategorized

Former State Minister Shasheendra Rajapaksa, who faces allegations of offenses under the Public Property Act, has been further remanded until Septembe...

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LNP - One dead, six injured in Southern Expressway crash

2025-09-16   |   Uncategorized

A 35-year-old woman died and six others, including three children, have been injured in a road accident on the Southern Expressway early this morning....

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LNP - Ramith Rambukwella’s Property List Revealed: 2 Houses, Jeep, Rs. 270 Million in Undisclosed Assets

2025-09-15   |   Uncategorized

The Bribery Commission has revealed that Ramith Rambukwella, son of former Minister Keheliya Rambukwella, acquired two houses worth over Rs. 140 milli...

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LNP - Strong Sri Lanka face struggling Hong Kong in Asia Cup 2025

2025-09-15   |   Uncategorized

Sri Lanka will look to build on their perfect start in Asia Cup when they take on a struggling Hong Kong in Dubai on Monday. Sri Lanka will look to bu...

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LNP - House hunting begins for Mahinda Rajapaksa

2025-09-10   |   Uncategorized

Supporters of former President Mahinda Rajapaksa have begun searching for a new residence in Colombo for him, following the enactment of a new law tha...

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LNP - Electricity tariffs to increase by 6.8%?

2025-09-10   |   Uncategorized

The Ceylon Electricity Board (CEB) has proposed a 6.8% increase in electricity tariffs for the final quarter of 2025, according to the Public Utilitie...

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LNP - Few showers expected in parts of the country today

2025-08-20   |   Uncategorized

A few showers can be expected in the Western and Sabaragamuwa provinces and in the Kandy, Nuwara Eliya, Galle and Matara districts today (20), the Dep...

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