LNP - Personal accounts hit by online scams

2024-10-16   |   Uncategorized

No incidents of hacking accounts of banking systems or financial institutions reported * Only personal account holders have fallen prey so far * Peopl...

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LNP - Sri Lanka abandons plans to sell national carrier

2024-10-16   |   Uncategorized

Sri Lanka’s new government has abandoned plans to sell the debt-ridden national airline SriLankan Airlines, but will restructure it for a more profi...

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LNP - John Keells Group unveils $ 1.2 b Cinnamon Life at City of Dreams Sri Lanka today

2024-10-15   |   Uncategorized

In a move that promises to reshape Sri Lanka’s tourism landscape, John Keells Group will officially launch Cinnamon Life at City of Dreams Sri Lanka...

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LNP - Kamindu Mendis named ICC Men’s player of the Month

2024-10-15   |   Uncategorized

Kamindu Mendis beat out tough competition from Sri Lanka teammate Prabath Jayasuriya and Australia’s Travis Head to claim the monthly award, with th...

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LNP - SJB reveals 29-member National List

2024-10-12   |   Uncategorized

Samagi Jana Balawegaya (SJB) has released its list of candidates nominated as national list members of parliament (National List MPs) for the 2024 Gen...

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LNP - Indian tycoon Ratan Tata dies

2024-10-10   |   Uncategorized

The Indian tycoon Ratan Tata, who is credited with transforming the Tata Group into a globally renowned conglomerate, has died at age 86, the company ...

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LNP - Farmers to receive fertilizer subsidy from Monday

2024-10-08   |   Uncategorized

Cabinet Spokesman Minister Vijitha Herath says that the fertilizer subsidy of Rs. 25,000 for paddy farmers will commence from Ampara District next Mon...

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LNP - Sri Lanka Credit card debt tad higher in August in tandem with overall private credit

2024-10-07   |   Uncategorized

Consumer spending made via credit cards appear to be increasing as the total outstanding credit card debt in licensed commercial banks have expanded b...

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LNP - Sri Lanka Praveen Jayawickrama banned under ICC Anti-Corruption Code

2024-10-03   |   Uncategorized

The International Cricket Council (ICC) has banned Sri Lankan player Praveen Jayawickrama from all cricket for one year, of which six months are suspe...

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LNP - Sri Lanka Bus fares reduced

2024-10-02   |   Uncategorized

Bus fares have been reduced by 4.24%, effective from midnight today (Oct. 01), according to the National Transport Commission (NTC). Meanwhile, the mi...

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LNP - ASPI jumps 137 points, nears 12,000 mark

2024-10-02   |   Uncategorized

The All Share Price Index (ASPI) of the Colombo Stock Exchange has increased by 137.86 points to close at 11,992.91 today (Oct. 01). This is an increa...

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LNP - Island’s best results of 2023 (2024) O/L exam

2024-09-30   |   Uncategorized

The names of the students who have obtained the best results in the island at the 2023 (2024) G.C.E. Ordinary Level examination have been released.&nb...

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LNP - Sri Lanka climbs to 3rd in WTC table, boost chances of title clash qualification

2024-09-30   |   Uncategorized

A stunning 2-0 series win over New Zealand following a massive win by an innings and 154 runs in the second Test at Galle has pushed Sri Lanka up to n...

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LNP - Fitch affirms Sri Lanka at ‘Restricted Default’

2024-09-26   |   Uncategorized

Fitch Ratings has affirmed Sri Lanka’s Long-Term Foreign-Currency Issuer Default Rating (IDR) at ‘RD’ (Restricted Default) and Long-Term Local-C...

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LNP - Harini Amarasuriya: 7 things to know about Sri Lanka’s first female PM in 25 years

2024-09-25   |   Uncategorized

Days after getting a new President, Sri Lanka on Tuesday got Harini Amarasuriya as its new Prime Minister who became the first woman leader to hold th...

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LNP - Sri Lanka climbs to third in ICC World Test Championship points table

2024-09-24   |   Uncategorized

Sri Lanka beat New Zealand by 63 runs on Monday (September 23) to win the first Test of the ongoing two-match series. In the series opener played at G...

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LNP - Kamindu Mendis slams 4th Test century, equals world Test record

2024-09-19   |   Uncategorized

Sri Lankan batsman Kamindu Mendis scored his 4th Test Century while playing against New Zealand in the 1st Test at Galle, and he also equaled a world ...

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LNP - HC freezes two luxury apartments purchased by Keheliya’s son

2024-09-19   |   Uncategorized

The Colombo High Court has issued an order preventing the use of two luxury apartments located in the Colpetty area which had been purchased by Ramith...

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LNP - Anura Kumara assures diesel subsidy for fishermen under NPP govt

2024-09-13   |   Uncategorized

The Presidential Candidate of the National People’s Power (NPP), Anura Kumara Dissanayake, stated that under an NPP government, fishermen would rece...

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LNP - Australia plans a minimum age limit for social media use

2024-09-12   |   Uncategorized

CNN - Australia intends to set a minimum age limit for children to use social media, citing concerns about mental and physical health. The plan h...

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LNP - USD 577.5 million received from expatriate workers during August

2024-09-11   |   Uncategorized

The amount of remittance sent to Sri Lanka in August this year has increased by 11 percent when compared with August of last year, the Bureau of Forei...

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LNP - Sri Lanka braces for possible monkeypox threat

2024-09-10   |   Uncategorized

In the wake of India recording a suspected case of mpox, the local health authorities continue to ramp up its vigilance. According to India’s health...

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LNP - “I am not in any secret deal with Ranil” – AKD

2024-09-10   |   Uncategorized

National People’s Power (NPP) presidential candidate Anura Kumara Dissanayake scotched speculation that he is having a secret deal with President Ra...

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LNP - Japan says ready to play leading role with creditors to restructure Lankan debt

2022-09-29   |   Uncategorized

Sri Lanka’s second largest bilateral lender Japan yesterday expressed willingness to play a leading role with fellow creditors to restructure Sri La...

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LNP - Fresh circular issued restricting public officials use of social media

2022-09-28   |   Uncategorized

Public officials expressing opinions and views on social media without following the provisions under the Establishments Code will be subject to disci...

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