LNP - Public sector salary increase: Minimum basic salary raised by Rs. 15,750

2025-02-17   |   Business

The government has proposed a revision to the public sector salary structure as part of the 2025 Budget, improving the minimum wages and streamlining ...

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LNP - New luxury bus service to operate under ‘Metro’ bus company

2025-02-17   |   Crime

President Anura Kumara Dissanayake says that public transport systems – buses, highways and train services – will be developed and renovated both ...

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LNP - Sri Lanka to gradually exit use of currency notes: President on digital economic development plans

2025-02-17   |   Politics

President Anura Kumara Dissanayake says that a Digital Economic Authority will be established, and a new legal framework for digital payments will be ...

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LNP - Sri Lanka’s GDP growth for 2025 expected at 5% - President

2025-02-17   |   Politics

President Anura Kumara Dissanayake says that Sri Lanka’s economy is expected to grow approximately by 5% in 2025. Dissanayake further stated that th...

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LNP - Sri Lanka Army clarifies passport retention policy for personnel

2025-02-17   |   Politics

The Sri Lanka Army has issued a statement clarifying the retention of passports belonging to Army personnel following various interpretations circulat...

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LNP - New govt to present inaugural Budget today

2025-02-17   |   Uncategorized

The 2025 Budget is scheduled to be presented to Parliament today (17), marking the first budget to be presented by President Anura Kumara Dissanayake ...

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LNP - Sri Lanka’s vision for Indian Ocean is one of shared destiny – Foreign Minister

2025-02-16   |   Politics

Sri Lanka’s vision for the Indian Ocean is one of shared destiny—where nations rise above rivalry to protect freedom of navigation and foster stab...

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LNP - Ella bush fire spreading

2025-02-16   |   Uncategorized

Huge boulders in the Rock Hill forest reserve have cracked and are at risk of rolling down onto the Ella-Wellawaya main highway due to the intense hea...

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LNP - SSC on the verge of losing first-class status

2025-02-16   |   Education

SSC, in fact, are the defending joint champions with Police SC. They found themselves in a precarious position after conceding the first innings lead ...

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LNP - Suspect arrested at BIA in connection with abduction and over Rs. 8 mln robbery

2025-02-16   |   Crime

A suspect wanted over an incident involving the abduction of a person and the robbery of over Rs. 8 million in cash from the said individual, has been...

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LNP - President Dissanayake reviews final draft of Budget 2025

2025-02-16   |   Politics

The final draft of Budget 2025 has been presented today (16) for Presidential review at the Presidential Secretariat. Accordingly, President Dissanaya...

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LNP - PM Harini calls for quality teacher-student relationships in education reform

2025-02-16   |   Uncategorized

Prime Minister Dr. Harini Amarasuriya highlighted the critical role of teachers in shaping the future of children, emphasizing that the teacher-studen...

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LNP - Prominent Sri Lankan businessman Inayet Akbarally passes away

2025-02-16   |   Business

Renowned businessman Inayet Akbarally, a prominent figure in Sri Lanka’s business community, has passed away at the age of 88. Mr. Akbarally was a p...

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LNP - Sri Lanka likely to be warmer than before in March, April

2025-02-15   |   Uncategorized

Sri Lanka, currently facing dry conditions, is expected to last for the next two weeks with low rainfall expected afterwards, and there is a possibili...

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LNP - Over 30,000 arrested in nationwide anti-drug and crime operations

2025-02-15   |   Crime

More than 30,000 suspects have been arrested in connection with the anti-drug and crime prevention operations conducted by the police across the islan...

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LNP - Sri Lanka to launch e-Passport system within 8 months - Deputy Minister

2025-02-15   |   Politics

The Ministry of Public Security and Parliamentary Affairs has announced that steps are currently being taken to implement the e-Passport (electronic p...

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LNP - All generators at Norochcholai power plant restored

2025-02-15   |   Technology

All generators at the Lakvijaya Power Plant in Norochcholai, which had been non-operational following the recent island-wide power outage, have now be...

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LNP - Pope to be admitted to hospital

2025-02-15   |   Health

Pope Francis will be admitted to hospital in Rome to undergo treatment and tests for bronchitis, the Vatican has said. The 88-year-old will arrive at ...

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LNP - Minister regrets recent power cuts, assures future stability

2025-02-15   |   Politics

The Ministry of Power and Energy has announced that steps have been taken to end the daily power cuts imposed to manage the electricity demand followi...

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LNP - Foreign Minister to address 8th Indian Ocean Conference in Oman

2025-02-15   |   Politics

Sri Lanka’s Minister of Foreign Affairs, Foreign Employment, and Tourism, Vijitha Herath, is to participate in the 8th Indian Ocean Conference (IOC)...

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LNP - Navin Dissanayake appointed UNP Vice President

2025-02-15   |   Crime

Former Minister Navin Dissanayake has been appointed as the Vice President of the United National Party (UNP). The appointment was made by party leade...

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LNP - AG files indictments against Yoshitha and grandmother

2025-02-14   |   Technology

The Attorney General has filed indictments in the Colombo High Court against Yoshitha Rajapaksa, the second son of former President Mahinda Rajapaksa,...

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LNP - Businessman nabbed for attempting to smuggle phones, tablets

2025-02-14   |   Crime

A 45-years-old businessman who illegally brought a stock of mobile phones and tab computers worth Rs. 300 million was arrested by Customs officers at ...

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LNP - CID launches probe into MP Rajapaksa’s Law College exam

2025-02-14   |   Education

The Criminal Investigation Department (CID) has launched an investigation into allegations surrounding MP Namal Rajapaksa's participation in an examin...

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LNP - Government, Adani likely to meet next week to re-discuss pulled out project in Sri Lanka

2025-02-14   |   Politics

Hours after news broke out that Adani Green Energy, founded by Indian billionaire Gautam Adani, had decided to withdraw its wind energy project from S...

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