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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