LNP - Island-wide travel restrictions eased from today

2021-06-25   |   Uncategorized

The travel restrictions that were in effect across the country have been eased from 4.00 am today (June 25). However, interprovincial travels will be ...

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LNP - EU provides emergency relief to victims of cargo ship fire in Sri Lanka

2021-06-25   |   Uncategorized

In response to serous oil and hazardous chemical spills triggered by the fire that broke out on a ship carrying hazardous substances in May, the Europ...

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LNP - Env. Ministry directs GSMB to facilitate farmers with soil testing on farm land

2021-06-25   |   Uncategorized

The Environment Ministry instructed the Geological Survey and Mines Bureau (GSMB) to provide their laboratory facilities to facilitate soil testing on...

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LNP - Cartoon of the day

2021-06-24   |   Uncategorized

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LNP - Yam-based eco friendly lunch sheets, shopping bags introduced

2021-06-24   |   Uncategorized

With the decision of the Environment Ministry to ban polythene and plastic lunch sheets and shopping bags, local manufacturers are keen to introduce n...

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LNP - Duminda’s pardon undermines SL’s rule of law- US Ambassador

2021-06-24   |   Uncategorized

US Ambassador to Sri Lanka Alaina B Teplitz today said that Presidential pardon of Duminda Silva was undermining Sri Lanka’s rule of law. “The Par...

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LNP - Death-row inmates on hunger strike

2021-06-24   |   Uncategorized

In the wake of the release of former MP Duminda Silva under a presidential pardon, several inmates of the Mahara and Welikada Prisons who have been se...

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LNP - 11 die of road accidents after lifting travel restrictions

2021-06-22   |   Uncategorized

Following the lifting of travel restrictions, eleven deaths have been reported in fatal road accidents in various parts of the country within a period...

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LNP - SLC to bid for three major ICC events

2021-06-22   |   Uncategorized

Sri Lanka Cricket said today that it has decided to bid for three major ICC Men’s events to be held during the period between 2024 and 2031. Accordi...

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LNP - CPC to build new storage facility at Hambantota International Port

2021-06-20   |   Uncategorized

Energy Security to the Nation The Ceylon Petroleum Corporation (CPC) signed a Memorandum of Understanding with the Hambantota International Port Group...

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LNP - 54 more individuals fall prey to COVID-19

2021-06-20   |   Uncategorized

A total of 54 more COVID-19 related deaths that occurred yesterday (18) were confirmed by the Director-General of Health Services today pushing the de...

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LNP- SLMA urges Govt. not to lift lockdown on 21

2021-06-20   |   Uncategorized

While urging the President to continue with the current lockdown measures uninterrupted, Sri Lanka Medical Association (SLMA) said lifting the lockdow...

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2021-06-17   |   Uncategorized

$ 100 m Indian credit line to boost solar power in Sri Lanka...

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LNP - Sri Lankan Products record high sale at SPAR Oman

2021-06-17   |   Uncategorized

SPAR International, in a statement, says that three-quarters of the Sri Lankan goods that were exported recently to SPAR Oman under the initiative by ...

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LNP - SL gets US $ 100mn Indian credit line for solar power generation

2021-06-17   |   Uncategorized

Sri Lanka inked a loan agreement amounting to US$ 100 million with India earlier today to increase the proportion of renewable energy sources to the n...

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LNP - Govt. to suspend public gatherings even after lifting travel restrictions

2021-06-17   |   Uncategorized

Even though travel restrictions are lifted in the future, all public gatherings will not be allowed until there is a considerable decrease in the numb...

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LNP - Cartoon of the day

2021-06-17   |   Uncategorized

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LNP - Norway offers remote assistance to address sea pollution

2021-06-17   |   Uncategorized

The Norwegian Coastal Administration has offered remote assistance in responding to marine pollution caused by X-press Pearl, Ambassador Trine Jøranl...

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LNP - Indian experts call Sri Lanka 'irresponsible' for submerging discarded vehicles in sea

2021-06-17   |   Uncategorized

The fishermen in Tamil Nadu have objected to Sri Lanka’s initiative to submerge discarded vehicles into Sri Lankan waters, saying their fishing woul...

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LNP - Cartoon of the day

2021-06-15   |   Uncategorized

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LNP - Kumar Sangakkara inducted into ICC Hall of Fame

2021-06-15   |   Uncategorized

Kumar Sangakkara was among the 10 cricket icons that were inducted into the International Cricket Council (ICC) Hall of Fame yesterday. The ICC announ...

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LNP - Components makers stand to benefit from SL’s inexpensive skilled workforce: EDB

2021-06-11   |   Uncategorized

The Export Development Board (EDB) called on international component manufacturers to relocate their operations in Sri Lanka as they will be able to r...

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LNP - US provides $100,000 in support in response to cargo ship fire

2021-06-11   |   Uncategorized

The United States, through the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID), is providing $100,000 in immediate assistance to support response ef...

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LNP - Ranil to be sworn in as MP on June 22

2021-06-10   |   Uncategorized

Former Prime Minister Ranil Wickremesinghe is expected to be sworn in as a national list MP on June 22, UNP Chairman Vajira Abeywardene said. Abeyward...

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LNP - Travel restrictions to be lifted on Monday: Army Chief

2021-06-10   |   Uncategorized

The ongoing island-wide travel restrictions will be lifted at 4.00 am on Monday (14), Army Commander General Shavendra Silva said. Although the island...

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