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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LNP - Fort-Katunayake luxury buses allowed access to BIA after 6 years
The Airport and Aviation Services (Sri Lanka) has announced that luxury buses operating on the Fort-Katunayake route (No. 187) will be granted access ...
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LNP - All five living US presidents unite at funeral of Jimmy Carter
All five living US presidents attended Jimmy Carter’s funeral at the National Cathedral in Washington, D.C., on Thursday, a rare occurrence that mar...
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LNP - Two new Court of Appeal Justices sworn in
Two newly appointed Court of Appeal Justices were formally sworn in before President Anura Kumara Dissanayake at the Presidential Secretariat this mor...
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LNP - No objection from IMF for public sector salary hike - Deputy Minister
Deputy Minister of Labour Mahinda Jayasinghe stated that a considerable salary increase for public sector employees is scheduled to be carried out in ...
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LNP - Rice imports deadline to end tomorrow
The deadline of the period where permission was granted for the import of rice by the private sector is scheduled to end tomorrow (10). To address the...
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LNP - Vehicle prices to shift with changes in import tax limits: Importers
If the current tax limits on vehicle imports are changed, the selling prices of vehicles in the market will also be affected, according to vehicle imp...
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LNP - Gnanasara Thero sentenced to 9 months in prison
The Colombo Magistrate’s Court has sentenced the General Secretary of the Bodu Bala Sena (BBS) organization, Ven. Galagoda Aththe Gnanasara Thero, t...
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LNP - TRCSL to ban use of unregistered mobile phones?
The Telecommunications Regulatory Commission of Sri Lanka (TRCSL) says that the use of communication devices including mobile phones that are not regi...
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LNP - Bus strike called off after talks with police chief
The bus associations have decided to call off their island-wide strike following successful discussions with the Acting IGP. This decision was reached...
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