LNP - Sri Lanka’s tourism earnings surge to $400 million in January 2025
Sri Lanka’s tourism industry recorded earnings of $400.7 million in January 2025, according to the latest data from the Central Bank of Sri Lanka (C...
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LNP - Distributors claim attempt to transfer CPC filling stations to foreign companies
The Petroleum Distributors’ Association has expressed concerns that the government is attempting to transfer filling stations owned by the Ceylon Pe...
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LNP - Sri Lanka wins silver medal at Universal Massage Championship
Sri Lankan massage therapist Praneeth Lasantha made history by securing the silver medal at the 2025 Universal Massage Championship in Thailand, marki...
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LNP - ’National Women’s Week’ declared
In line with International Women’s Day, which falls on March 8, the Ministry of Women and Child Affairs has declared a 'National Women’s Week' to ...
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LNP - Ranil Wickremesinghe predicts India as global superpower by 2050
Former Sri Lankan President Ranil Wickremesinghe asserted that India has reached its “takeoff point” toward becoming an economic superpower. Speak...
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LNP - The full list of Oscar winners and nominees
BBC - The Academy Awards have taken place in Los Angeles, with Anora scooping the most honours, while Conclave, The Brutalist, Wicked and Emilia Pér...
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LNP - Fuel distributors warn of shortage from today
While disputing the statement made by Ceylon Petroleum Corporation (CPC) Chairman stating that there would be no fuel shortage this week, the Fuel Dis...
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LNP - Dates announced for special exposition of Sacred Tooth Relic
The Diyawadana Nilame of the Sri Dalada Maligawa, Pradeep Nilanga Dela, has announced the dates and times for the special exposition of the Sacred Too...
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LNP - CPC assures no risk of fuel shortage in the country
The Ceylon Petroleum Corporation (CPC) has assured that there is no risk of a fuel shortage in the country at any point. According to CPC Chairman, D....
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LNP - Muslims to commence Ramadan fasting on Sunday
Muslims in Sri Lanka will begin the Holy month of Ramadan on Sunday, (02), since the new moon for the month was not sighted today, the Colombo Grand M...
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LNP - Two ex-Army Intelligence personnel arrested over Keith Noyahr abduction
Two former Sri Lanka Army intelligence personnel have been arrested on suspicion of being involved in the abduction and assault on journalist Keith No...
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LNP - Uproar in Parliament over fuel issue
Parliament went into an uproar over the fuel distribution issue after ruling party members charged that there is a sinister move to create a fuel scar...
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LNP - Fuel distributors stick to their guns
Fuel distributors said they would continue with their position not to place orders despite the government agreeing to a meeting with them on Tuesday....
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LNP - Fuel stocks to last until Monday amid order suspension: Association
The Fuel Distributors' Association said that existing fuel stocks at filling stations would last until Monday (3) morning, following the suspension of...
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LNP - Sri Lanka open for renegotiation with Adani on tariff rates
Despite Indian conglomerate Adani Group’s announcement that it withdrew from the US $ 442 million wind power project in Mannar, the Energy Ministry ...
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LNP - CPC chairman explains fuel issue, denies crisis
The new formula to be introduced for fuel distributors will provide them with a higher benefit than the previous 3% discount, according to the Chairma...
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LNP - Auction of luxury vehicle of President’s Office begins
The auction for 14 luxury vehicles belonged to the President’s Office, six decommissioned vehicles and various spare parts was held on Friday (Feb 2...
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LNP - Supreme Court orders CEB to pay interest for consumer security deposits
The Supreme Court has ordered the Ceylon Electricity Board (CEB) to pay annual interests for security deposits collected from all consumers when provi...
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LNP - Sri Lanka has potential to attract more Indian travellers: Indian tourism experts
Sri Lanka’s variety of attractions in a compact destination as well as a new casino set to open in Colombo mid-2025 will provide Indian travellers w...
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LNP - Microsoft to shut down Skype in May this year: Report
Skype, the video calling platform that made headlines in the early 2000s, may finally be shutting down. While the service isn’t as popular as it use...
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LNP - Foreign digital service providers can retain overseas earnings amid tax increase: Handunneththi
The tax burden on individuals providing services to foreign countries while residing in Sri Lanka has increased. However, they have the option to keep...
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LNP - Strong start for Sri Lanka’s exports in 2025: January earnings rise 10.3%
Sri Lanka’s export earnings for January 2025 were recorded at USD 1.334 billion, marking a promising start to the year and reflecting a 10.3% increa...
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LNP - Colombo’s inflation down further in February
The overall rate of inflation, as measured by the Colombo Consumer Price Index (CCPI) on Year-on-Year basis, has decreased to -4.2% in February 2025, ...
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