LNP - Dangerous structures at Ratmalana Airport to be removed following Jeju Air tragedy

2025-01-06   |   Technology

In response to concerns over the risks posed by fixed structures at the Colombo International Airport, Ratmalana and the recent Jeju Air Flight 2216 t...

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LNP - Prisons Department releases photos, denies claims of privileges for Duminda Silva

2025-01-05   |   Technology

While denying reports that death row inmate Duminda Silva is receiving special facilities at the Prison Hospital, the Prisons Department released phot...

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LNP - Two pilot traffic projects begin in Sri Lanka to improve road safety

2025-01-05   |   Development

In line with the Clean Sri Lanka project, the Sri Lanka Police has launched two traffic initiatives aimed at reducing accidents and easing congestion....

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LNP - Suspect arrested at BIA for smuggling gold

2025-01-05   |   Crime

The Airport Police have arrested a suspect at Bandaranaike International Airport (BIA) in Katunayake for illegally smuggling gold into the country. Th...

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LNP - Sri Lanka targets 3 million tourists in 2025 amid economic recovery

2025-01-05   |   Travel

Sri Lanka is poised to make a significant leap in its tourism industry, aiming for 3 million tourist arrivals in 2025. This ambitious target comes on ...

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LNP - 150 elephants trapped, starving in Oyamaduwa: Veterinary Association

2025-01-04   |   Technology

Around 150 elephants, including tuskers and calves, are reportedly trapped and starving in the Oyamaduwa area following a failed attempt to relocate t...

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LNP - Visitors to be allowed in Sigiriya during moon-lit nights

2025-01-04   |   Travel

In a bid to boost revenue from tourism, the Tourism Ministry has decided to allow visitors at historic rock fortress Sigiriya at moon-lit nights.   ...

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LNP - IRD records highest-ever tax revenue collection in 2024

2025-01-04   |   Business

The Inland Revenue Department (IRD) has recorded its highest-ever tax revenue collection in 2024, amounting to Rs. 1,958,088 million. This includes Rs...

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LNP - Nearly 300,000 dog bites reported annually in Sri Lanka

2025-01-04   |   Crime

The Public Health Veterinary Service reports that nearly 300,000 dog bites are recorded annually in Sri Lanka, leading to the administration of approx...

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LNP - Navy seizes 11.3 kg of gold, arrests three suspects

2025-01-04   |   Crime

The Sri Lanka Navy has arrested three suspects with 11.3 kg of gold who were attempting to smuggle it out of Sri Lanka at the sea area off Baththalang...

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LNP - No change in Litro Gas prices for January

2025-01-04   |   Crime

The Litro Gas Company says that the prices of its domestic LP Gas cylinders will remain unchanged for the month of January 2025. Accordingly, the curr...

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LNP - Wimal Weerawansa arrives at FCID

2025-01-03   |   Uncategorized

Former Minister Wimal Weerawansa arrived at the Financial Crimes Investigation Division (FCID) this morning to provide a statement regarding remarks h...

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LNP - Two arrested at BIA for smuggling cigarettes worth Rs. 50.9 million

2025-01-03   |   Crime

Two suspects were arrested at the Bandaranaike  International Airport (BIA) this morning by Police Narcotics Bureau personnel while smuggling in fore...

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LNP - Court extends freeze on Keheliya’s family accounts holding Rs. 93 Mn

2025-01-03   |   Crime

The Colombo High Court today further extended its order to freeze for three months 16 fixed deposit accounts and three insurance policies belonging to...

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LNP - Backlog of 130,000 driving license cards to be cleared by January

2025-01-03   |   Crime

Steps will be taken to print and issue the 130,000 accumulated driving license cards, delayed due to previous printing backlogs, within January. ...

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LNP - Susanthika migrates to Australia

2025-01-03   |   Uncategorized

Sri Lanka’s star athlete and 2000 Sydney Olympic Games Silver Medallist, Susanthika Jayasinghe, has decided to settle in Melbourne, Australia, with ...

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LNP - Yoshitha arrives at CID

2025-01-03   |   Uncategorized

Yoshitha Rajapaksa, the second son of former President Mahinda Rajapaksa, arrived at the Criminal Investigation Department (CID) this morning to recor...

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LNP - Labour Ministry introduces WhatsApp number to streamline services

2025-01-02   |   Crime

The Ministry of Labor has introduced a new WhatsApp number, 070 7227877, to speed up the responses by the Ministry of Labour and the Labour Department...

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LNP - Suspect arrested with illegally assembled vehicles worth over Rs. 50 mln

2025-01-02   |   Crime

The Police Fraud Investigation Bureau has successfully dismantled a criminal network involved in illegally assembling and selling vehicles.  Acco...

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LNP - Sri Lanka Police launches e-Traffic mobile app to combat traffic violations

2025-01-02   |   Crime

Sri Lanka Police have launched the e-Traffic mobile application, a cutting-edge tool aimed at reducing traffic violations and improving road safety in...

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LNP - Social activist Namal Kumara remanded

2025-01-02   |   Uncategorized

Social activist Namal Kumara has been ordered to be remanded until January 15, 2025. This order has been issued after he was produced before the Fort ...

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LNP - Vindhya Jayasekera appointed new CEO Designate to CSE

2025-01-02   |   Technology

The Colombo Stock Exchange (CSE) announced the appointment of Ms. Vindhya Jayasekera as the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) Designate, effective from 01...

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LNP - Over 7,000 motorists penalized for traffic offenses in 24 hours

2025-01-02   |   Uncategorized

In a 24-hour operation that concluded at 6.00 a.m. today (01), Sri Lanka Police have enforced the law against 529 drunk drivers as part of a nationwid...

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LNP - Elon Musk changes his name to Kekius Maximus on X

2025-01-01   |   Uncategorized

BBC- The world's richest man, Elon Musk, has sparked speculation after changing his name on his social media platform X to "Kekius Maximus". The tech ...

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LNP - We move forward in 2025 with renewed vision and determination: President

2025-01-01   |   Politics

Claiming that Sri Lanka achieved significant economic stability as a nation in 2024, President Anura Kumara Dissanayake said with this progress as the...

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