LNP - Showery conditions expected to enhance in next few days - Met Dept.

2024-12-07   |   Uncategorized

The Meteorology Department says an easterly wave type disturbance will be affecting the weather conditions in the island in next few days.  Under its...

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LNP - 55 Sri Lankans evacuated from Lebanon

2024-12-06   |   Uncategorized

A total of 55 vulnerable Sri Lankan workers have been evacuated from Lebanon, the Embassy of Sri Lanka in Beirut said.  The Embassy of Sri Lanka ...

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LNP - CEB to submit revised electricity tariff proposal to PUCSL today

2024-12-06   |   Uncategorized

The Ceylon Electricity Board (CEB) has announced that it will submit its proposal for the revision of electricity tariffs to the Public Utilities Comm...

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LNP - Half a coconut selling at Rs. 120

2024-12-04   |   Uncategorized

Due to a shortage of coconuts in the country, it is reported that half a coconut is being sold at a price between Rs. 100 and Rs. 120.   In the Badd...

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LNP - Bureaucratic delay puts over 200 specialists at risk of retirement

2024-12-03   |   Uncategorized

A delay in issuing a crucial circular/Gazette has put over 200 specialist doctors in Sri Lanka at risk of premature retirement, threatening the countr...

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LNP - ABBA Tribute Show: Yes, we attended, enjoyed it as people with palate for it: Tilvin

2024-11-29   |   Uncategorized

In response to criticism on social media over participation in ABBA Tribute Show at Mount Lavinia Hotel, JVP General Secretary Tilvin Silva said he, a...

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LNP - Australia passes social media ban for children under 16

2024-11-29   |   Uncategorized

Australia passed a law on Thursday to ban social media for children aged under 16 after days of heated debate, setting a standard for other countries ...

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LNP - Temporary vehicle number plates valid till December 15

2024-11-28   |   Uncategorized

The validity period of temporary vehicle number plates issued by the Department of Motor Traffic (DMT) will end on December 15, DMT Commissioner Gener...

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LNP - Very heavy showers expected in parts of the island today

2024-11-28   |   Uncategorized

The Meteorology Department says the deep depression over the southwest Bay of Bengal was located to 100 km northeast of Trincomalee at around 2.30 a.m...

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LNP - Presence of Harini, Vijitha, Tilvin at ABBA Tribute Show clarified

2024-11-26   |   Uncategorized

Responding to social media reports criticizing the presence of top NPP members at the ABBA Tribute Show, the Mount Lavinia Hotel clarified that the di...

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LNP - China reiterates support to Sri Lanka

2024-11-26   |   Uncategorized

The Vice Minister of the International Department of the CPC Central Committee (IDCPC), Sun Haiyan yesterday paid a courtesy call on President Anura K...

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LNP - What players were signed in the IPL 2025 auction?

2024-11-25   |   Uncategorized

Chennai Super Kings: Noor Ahmed, Ravichandran Ashwin, Devon Conway, Syed Khaleel Ahmed, Rachin Ravindra, Rahul Tripathi, Vijay Shankar. Delhi Capital...

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LNP - No electricity tariff revision for this year: PUCSL

2024-11-25   |   Uncategorized

The Public Utilities Commission of Sri Lanka (PUCSL) announced that electricity tariffs will remain unchanged for this year, due to delays in the subm...

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LNP - Dr. Harini Amarasuriya assumes duties as PM

2024-11-19   |   Uncategorized

National People’s Power (NPP) MP Dr. Harini Amarasuriya has officially assumed duties in the office as the Prime Minister of Sri Lanka, after she wa...

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LNP - Lohan Ratwatte, wife further remanded

2024-11-18   |   Uncategorized

Former State Minister Lohan Ratwatte and his wife were further remanded till December 2 and November 22 respectively.  The duo were remanded after th...

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LNP - NPP reveals its 18 National List MPs

2024-11-17   |   Uncategorized

The National People’s Power (NPP) has announced the names nominated to fill the 18 National List MP seats won by the party in the 2024 parliamentary...

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LNP - SLPP nominates Namal as National List MP

2024-11-16   |   Uncategorized

The Sri Lanka Podujana Peramuna (SLPP) has announced its decision to nominate Namal Rajapaksa as a Member of Parliament through the party’s National...

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LNP - Who are our lawmakers for next five years? People will decide today

2024-11-14   |   Uncategorized

-Voters can cast their ballots between 7.00 am and 4.00 pm today at their respective polling stations countywide -Voters are required to furnish valid...

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LNP - US Embassy rescinds travel restrictions for Arugam Bay

2024-11-13   |   Uncategorized

The U.S. Embassy in Colombo has lifted the travel restrictions issued to American citizens on October 23, 2024, for the Arugam Bay area in Sri Lanka.&...

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LNP - Sri Lanka discuss execution of ‘parate’ law as suspension ends mid-December

2024-11-12   |   Uncategorized

Sri Lanka’s banks, regulators, and small and medium enterprises have met at the Presidential Secretariat to discuss the execution of ‘parate’ la...

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LNP - Beyoncé leads 2025 Grammy noms, becoming most nominated artist in history

2024-11-11   |   Uncategorized

Welcome to Beyoncé country. When it comes to the 2025 Grammy Award nominations, “Cowboy Carter” rules the nation. She leads the nods with 11, bri...

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LNP - Sri Lanka featured in SMH Traveller’s list of 25 countries they can’t stop thinking about

2024-11-10   |   Uncategorized

Sri Lanka has been featured in The Sydney Morning Herald – Traveller’s list of “The 25 countries our travel writers can’t stop thinking about...

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LNP - PayPal may soon be a reality

2024-11-10   |   Uncategorized

The government has plans to bring PayPal service through India to Sri Lanka soon, senior ruling party sources said. “We may discuss bringing PayPal ...

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LNP - Sri Lanka Crowned ‘Most Desirable Island in the World’

2024-11-08   |   Uncategorized

Sri Lanka has been voted the Most Desirable Island in the World at the Wanderlust Reader Travel Awards 2024 in London. At the prestigious Wanderlust R...

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LNP - Lohan Ratwatte and wife further remanded

2024-11-07   |   Uncategorized

Former Minister Lohan Ratwatte and his wife have been ordered to be remanded further until November 18 by the Nugegoda Magistrate’s Court. The forme...

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