LNP - Australia’s United Petroleum faces challenges, eyes exit
By Charumini de SilvaUnited Petroleum, the Australian energy giant that made a high profile-entry into Sri Lanka’s fuel retail market in August 2024...
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LNP - Sri Lanka and China agree on early conclusion of comprehensive FTA
Sri Lanka and China have agreed to work towards the early conclusion of a comprehensive Free Trade Agreement (FTA) in “one package” in line with t...
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LNP - Court slaps Rs. 220 Mn fine, confiscates assets worth millions belonging to Wele Suda
The Colombo High Court yesterday imposed a fine of Rs. 220 million on three accused, including alleged drug dealer Gampola Vidanage Samantha Kumara, a...
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LNP - Sri Lanka signs the agreement for Hajj 2025
Sri Lanka has signed the agreement for the Hajj pilgrimage – 2025, recently in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia. The agreement was signed by the Sri Lankan dele...
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LNP - Sri Lanka, Sinopec sign agreement for USD 3.7 bln investment in oil refinery
Sri Lanka’s Ministry of Power and Energy and China’s Sinopec Corporation have signed an agreement to build an oil refinery in Hambantota with an i...
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LNP - PUCSL to conclude review of public opinions on electricity tariff revision today
The Public Utilities Commission of Sri Lanka (PUCSL) says that the review of public opinions gathered on the proposed electricity tariff revision will...
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LNP - India to provide grant for supplying police vehicles to Sri Lanka
India would supply vehicles to be used by the Sri Lankan police under a grant, the Indian High Commission in Colombo said on Wednesday. Indian Hi...
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LNP - 15 MoUs signed between Sri Lanka, China: Vijitha
Sri Lanka and China signed fifteen Memorandums of Understanding (MoU) following bi-lateral talks bewteen the two countries, Foreign Minister Vijitha H...
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LNP - President Xi Jinping hails ‘historical opportunity’ for China-Sri Lanka ties
Chinese leader Xi Jinping said relations between China and Sri Lanka faced a “historical opportunity” to foster ties, in talks with the island nat...
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LNP - China expresses readiness to collaborate with Sri Lanka towards a new era of development
The People’s Republic of China has played a vital role in the social and economic development of Sri Lanka for decades, President Anura Kumara Dissa...
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LNP - Court employee arrested with ‘ice’ in Wellampitiya
A court employee has been arrested by the police while in possession of 10 grams and 800 milligrams of ‘ice’ drugs (crystal methamphetamine). The ...
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LNP - Minister of Trade addresses Red Rice shortage, blames past policies
Minister of Trade, Commerce and Food Security Wasantha Samarasinghe stated that the current shortage of Red Rice in the market emerged as a result of ...
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LNP - Setback for NPP in co-operative elections in some areas
The ruling National People’s Power (NPP) has suffered a setback in the recent cooperative society elections which were recently held in a few areas,...
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LNP - Digital NICs to be issued from this month - Deputy Minister
Deputy Minister of Digital Economy Eranga Weeraratne states that the issuance of digital national identity cards is set to commence this month. ...
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LNP - Most passenger buses built on lorry chassis, not up to mark in passenger comfort
Most buses which currently ply on Sri Lankan roads are built on lorry chassis are not in conformity with modern mass transportation standards in terms...
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LNP - President Dissanayake leaves for China; Five acting ministers appointed
President Anura Kumara Dissanayake has left for China this evening (13), for a four-day official state visit. Undertaken at the invitation of Chinese ...
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LNP - PM Harini calls for gratitude to nature in Thai Pongal message
Prime Minister Harini Amarasuriya, in her message for Thai Pongal, emphasized the festival’s significance in fostering appreciation and gratitude, p...
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LNP - Market value of EPF investments in CSE exceed Rs. 100 billion
The market value of the investments made by the Employees’ Provident Fund (EPF) in companies listed on the Colombo Stock Exchange (CSE) is Rs. 109.6...
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LNP - Cigarette prices increased
The prices of cigarettes have been increased from tomorrow (January 11) in line with the increase in the Excise Duty imposed on cigarettes, according ...
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LNP - Liquor prices increase with excise duty hike
The prices of liquor will also increase by approximately 6% following the hike in Excise Duty imposed on liquor with effect from tomorrow (January 11)...
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LNP - Former Ambassador Udayanga Weeratunga arrested
Former Sri Lankan Ambassador to Russia, Udayanga Weeratunga, has been arrested by the Mirihana Police. He has been arrested for allegedly assaulting h...
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LNP - Nearly 1,000 containers stranded at Colombo Port due to clearance delays
The Container Transport Vehicle Owners Association reports that between 800 to 1,000 container transport vehicles are currently stranded at the Colomb...
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LNP - Banks’ SRR under review for improved policy execution
On the heels of the Central Bank transitioning to a single policy rate from a dual policy rate structure for implementing and communicating the moneta...
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