LNP - Phase 1 of Ruwanpura Expressway begins today

2021-05-07   |   Uncategorized

The construction work of phase 1 of the seventh expressway in the country named 'Ruwanpura Expressway (E-06)' will commence today, the Road Developmen...

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LNP - Largest COVID treatment hospital inaugurated

2021-05-07   |   Health

The largest COVID treatment hospital in the country was opened in Seeduwa yesterday by the Army Commander, Gen. Shavendra Silva. The hospital has a ca...

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LNP - GS Sports denies links to Namal’s project

2021-05-07   |   Development

GS Sports has denied any involvement with a project initiated by Sports and Youth Affairs Minister Namal Rajapaksa to establish 500 container crossfit...

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LNP - Sputnik-V would be used as main vaccine in SL

2021-05-07   |   Technology

The Russian made Sputnik-V vaccine would be used as the main vaccine against COVID-19 in Sri Lanka within this year, State Minister of Production, Sup...

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LNP - Upul Tharanga to join Dilshan in Australia

2021-05-07   |   Uncategorized

Former Sri Lanka cricketer Upul Tharanga has joined Sri Lanka great T.M. Dilshan to play domestic cricket in Australia. The Mulgrave Cricket Club anno...

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LNP - Sri Lankan gymnast Milka Gehani qualifies for Tokyo Olympics

2021-05-07   |   Uncategorized

Artistic gymnast Milka Gehani de Silva has become the second Sri Lankan to qualify for the 2020 Tokyo Olympics. The 18-year-old is set to compete at t...

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LNP - DFCC Bank partners with Visa for Micro Merchant transactions

2021-05-07   |   Travel

DFCC Bank, with the aim of being the most customer-centric and digitally-enabled bank in the years to come, recently partnered with Visa to facilitate...

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LNP - Sri Lanka Vannamei prawns capture Jordanian market

2021-05-07   |   Business

The Sri Lanka Embassy in Jordan in its efforts to drive high value aquaculture commodities from Sri Lanka into Jordan under its economic diplomacy ini...

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LNP - CAA bans visitors from India and recent travellers

2021-05-07   |   Travel

The Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) has directed airlines that passengers travelling from India will not be permitted to disembark in Sri Lanka with im...

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LNP - Govt. to expedite use of Ayurvedic hospital system to manage COVID-19

2021-05-07   |   Health

The Government has decided to expedite the use of the Ayurvedic hospital system to manage the spread of the COVID-19 pandemic in the country. State Mi...

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LNP - Dhammika Bandara’s ayurvedic syrup not a cure to COVID-19, clinical tests confirm

2021-05-06   |   Health

Clinical tests have confirmed that the syrup introduced by Ayurvedic practitioner Dhammika Bandara is not a cure for the COVID-19 virus. Accordingly, ...

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LNP - Legal action against companies violate by producing goods made of plastic, polythene: Env. Ministry

2021-05-06   |   Technology

The Environment Ministry had decided to take legal action against companies that have violated the gazette notification issued by the Ministry regardi...

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LNP - SL ranked 69th in National Cyber Security Index

2021-05-06   |   Technology

Among 160 countries, Sri Lanka has been ranked 69th in the National Cyber Security Index (NCSI), the Sri Lanka Computer Emergency Readiness Team (SLCE...

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LNP - Sri Lanka to roll out Sputnik V vaccine from tomorrow

2021-05-06   |   Health

Sri Lanka will roll out the Sputnik V COVID-19 vaccine starting from tomorrow (May 06), says State Minister of Production, Supply and Regulation of Ph...

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LNP - PM Mahinda Rajapaksa elected as Chair of ADB’s Board of Governors

2021-05-06   |   Technology

Prime Minister Mahinda Rajapaksa has been elected as Chair of the Asian Development Bank (ADB) Board of Governors for the year 2021/2022 during the 54...

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LNP - Construction Industry Stakeholders of Sri Lanka and Nepal discuss areas to strengthen collaboration

2021-05-06   |   Business

Sri Lanka Embassy in Nepal partnered with the Export Development Board of Sri Lanka (EDB) to connect construction industry stakeholders of the two cou...

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LNP - CNN shines global spotlight on Sri Lanka Tourism

2021-05-06   |   Travel

Sustaining the global spotlight on Sri Lanka as a ‘safe and secure’ holiday destination that has successfully opened up to the world, CNN's Asia T...

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LNP - AG concludes action in 27,206 criminal cases within two years

2021-05-06   |   Crime

Attorney General Dappula de Livera has concluded action in 27,206 criminal cases during his tenure from May 2019 to May 2021. His Coordinating Officer...

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LNP - Bangladesh-Sri Lanka ODI series to be held in Dhaka

2021-05-06   |   Sports

The upcoming three-match ODI series between Bangladesh and Sri Lanka will be held at the Shere Bangla National Stadium in Dhaka, the BCB has announced...

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LNP - Cartoon of the day

2021-05-05   |   Uncategorized

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LNP - Prioritise COVID treatment instead of purchasing choppers:Sajith

2021-05-05   |   Politics

Leader of the Opposition Sajith Premadasa today urged the government to get its priorities correct and halt the order placed for the purchase of new h...

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LNP - Top performers of 2020 A/L examination

2021-05-05   |   Uncategorized

The results of the 2020 G.C.E. Advanced Level Examination were released online earlier today (May 04) and as many as 194,297 candidates (64.39%) who s...

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LNP - Dambulla Economic Centre to reopen for trading tomorrow

2021-05-05   |   Uncategorized

A decision has been taken to reopen the Dambulla Dedicated Economic Centre for trading from tomorrow (05), under strict health guidelines. Ada Derana ...

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LNP - Foreign Ministry limits services provided by Consular Affairs Division

2021-05-05   |   Crime

In line with the recent guidelines issued by the health authorities due to the prevailing COVID-19 situation, the Consular Affairs Division of the For...

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LNP - Eleven Indian fishing vessels attempting to enter Lankan waters intercepted

2021-05-05   |   Uncategorized

Sri Lanka Navy has foiled the attempt of 11 Indian fishing vessels, with 86 individuals on board, to enter Sri Lankan waters today (May 04). The inter...

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