LNP - Several areas to experience high temperatures

2025-03-29   |   Weather

A warm weather advisory has been issued, warning that the heat index in several parts of the country could rise to the 'Caution' level in the next 24 ...

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LNP - India, Sri Lanka set to ink major defence pact next week

2025-03-29   |   Uncategorized

For the first time, India and Sri Lanka are set to sign an ambitious defence cooperation pact during Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s visit to Colombo...

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LNP - Scores dead, many missing as strong earthquakes rock Myanmar, Thailand

2025-03-28   |   Weather

TRT Global - At least 25 people were killed in Myanmar and one in Thailand, while 43 others were missing after a skyscraper collapsed in Bangkok foll...

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LNP - Colombo’s inflation climbs to -2.6% in March

2025-03-28   |   Business

The overall rate of inflation, as measured by the Colombo Consumer Price Index (CCPI) on Year-on-Year basis, has increased to -2.6% in March 2025, com...

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LNP - Sri Lanka’s economy still vulnerable, sustaining reform momentum critical - IMF

2025-03-28   |   Business

The International Monetary Fund (IMF) says that the economic recovery is gaining momentum in Sri Lanka and that yet, the economy still remains vulnera...

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LNP - JKCG Auto begins BYD revolution delivering cars to first two customers

2025-03-28   |   Uncategorized

John Keells CG Auto (JKCG Auto) yesterday began the BYD revolution by handing over New Energy Vehicles (NEVs) to the first two customers. BYD SEALION ...

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LNP - Government open to all options for SriLankan, including privatisation

2025-03-28   |   Politics

The government is currently exploring all potential avenues to determine the most effective strategy for restructuring the debt-laden national carrier...

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LNP - Wildlife census report to be released today

2025-03-28   |   Crime

The report on the recently conducted census of wild animals responsible for crop damage is scheduled to be released today (28). Following the publicat...

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LNP - Modi to undertake state visit to Sri Lanka from April 4 to 6

2025-03-28   |   Sports

Indian Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi will undertake a State visit to Sri Lanka from April 4 to 6, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Foreign Employm...

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LNP - Two dead, one injured as bowser plunges into 30-foot precipice

2025-03-27   |   Crime

Two persons have been killed and another injured after a bowser carrying rubber latex plunged into a 30-foot precipice on the Baduraliya-Kalawana road...

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LNP - Sri Lanka will take two more years to reach GDP similar to 2018’ – CBSL Governor

2025-03-27   |   Uncategorized

The Governor of the Central Bank of Sri Lanka Dr. Nandalal Weerasinghe says it will take at least two years for Sri Lanka to reach a real GDP value si...

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LNP - India surpasses Sri Lanka to become world’s second largest tea exporter – report

2025-03-27   |   Crime

According to data released by the Tea Board of India, India has exported 254 million kg of tea in 2024, thus becoming the second-highest exporter in t...

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LNP - Trump announces 25% tariffs on car imports to US

2025-03-27   |   Business

BBC - US President Donald Trump has announced new import taxes of 25% on cars and car parts coming into the US in a move that threatens to widen ...

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LNP - Govt. plans to develop Nuwara Eliya post office as tourist attraction

2025-03-26   |   Crime

The government plans to develop the Nuwara Eliya Post Office as a tourist attraction while continuing to offer postal services, Cabinet Spokesman Mini...

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LNP - Starlink internet to launch in Sri Lanka this April

2025-03-26   |   Technology

Elon Musk's Starlink satellite internet services will be available in Sri Lanka starting in April, as stated by the Director General of the Telecommun...

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LNP - SriLankan Airlines’ ownership should remain local, despite growing foreign interest: CEO

2025-03-26   |   Technology

The Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of SriLankan Airlines Richard Nuttall states that as Sri Lanka’s economy recovers and tourism returns, SriLankan A...

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LNP - New gazette sets maximum retail price for medicines

2025-03-26   |   Crime

An Extraordinary Gazette Notification has been issued to implement a maximum retail price mechanism for medicines. The notification was issued by the ...

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LNP - Buddhist monk found brutally murdered in Eppawala

2025-03-26   |   Crime

A 69-year-old Buddhist monk has been found brutally murdered at a monastery in Kiralogama, within the Eppawala Police Division. According to police, a...

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LNP - Central Bank keeps policy rate unchanged amid economic recovery

2025-03-26   |   Politics

The Monetary Policy Board of the Central Bank of Sri Lanka (CBSL) has decided to maintain the Overnight Policy Rate (OPR) at 8.00%, citing confidence ...

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LNP - NPP hands over motion to remove Deshabandu Tennakoon

2025-03-25   |   Uncategorized

The National People’s Power (NPP) has handed over a motion to the Speaker seeking the removal of suspended IGP Deshabandu Tennakoon. A group of NPP ...

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LNP - Sri Lanka’s first cable car project to launch by year-end

2025-03-25   |   Development

Cable car projects that operate more than a kilometre between two mountains without any support are rare in the world. The Sri Lankan people will have...

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LNP - No tax revisions on vehicle imports this year - Hulangamuwa

2025-03-25   |   Business

Senior Economic Advisor to the President, Duminda Hulangamuwa, confirmed that there will be no revision of taxes on vehicle imports this year.  A...

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LNP - Govt to reduce tariffs paid for rooftop solar power

2025-03-25   |   Technology

The government has decided to revise the tariff paid per unit of electricity generated by rooftop solar panels, with the proposed rates set to vary ba...

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LNP - Rising bets for Central Bank to stay pat on current rates at upcoming policy meeting

2025-03-25   |   Politics

The Central Bank is set to keep the rates when it meets for the second time for this year, this week, to decide on the key policy rate, after it left ...

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LNP - MPs exhibit their sports skills

2025-03-25   |   Uncategorized

MPs in both government and the opposition exhibited their sporting skills at an indoor sports programme held in the Parliamentary complex for the fift...

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