LNP - British citizen arrested over alleged terrorism financing in Colombo and Vanni

2024-12-01   |   Crime

Sri Lanka Police have arrested a 43-year-old British citizen of Sri Lankan origin for allegedly collecting and distributing funds for a terrorist grou...

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LNP - Parliament Secretary-General clarifies stance on perks granted to MPs

2024-11-30   |   Politics

Secretary-General of Parliament Kushani Rohanadeera has clarified the process and policies regarding the privileges granted to Members of Parliament (...

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LNP - Landslide warnings issued for 8 districts

2024-11-30   |   Weather

The National Building and Research Organisation (NBRO) has issued early landslide warnings to multiple areas in 8 districts, as heavy rainfall continu...

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LNP - Cyclonic Storm “FENGAL” weakens, showers and strong winds continue across Sri Lanka

2024-11-30   |   Weather

The Meteorology Department says the Cyclonic Storm “FENGAL” over Southwest Bay of Bengal was located about 360 km north of Trincomalee and 280km N...

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LNP - Sri Lanka records highest HIV cases in single quarter

2024-11-29   |   Entertainment

Sri Lanka has experienced a dramatic surge in HIV/AIDS cases during the second half of 2024, marking the highest number of cases logged in a single qu...

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LNP - ABBA Tribute Show: Yes, we attended, enjoyed it as people with palate for it: Tilvin

2024-11-29   |   Uncategorized

In response to criticism on social media over participation in ABBA Tribute Show at Mount Lavinia Hotel, JVP General Secretary Tilvin Silva said he, a...

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LNP - Australia passes social media ban for children under 16

2024-11-29   |   Uncategorized

Australia passed a law on Thursday to ban social media for children aged under 16 after days of heated debate, setting a standard for other countries ...

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LNP - SriLankan Airlines wins Tamil Nadu tourism’s top honor

2024-11-29   |   Technology

SriLankan Airlines has been recognized as the ‘Best Airline Partner’ by Tamil Nadu Tourism, as announced on Thursday.  This prestigious award...

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LNP - Deep depression’s influence on Sri Lanka’s weather to reduce after today

2024-11-29   |   Weather

The Meteorology Department says the deep depression over the southwest Bay of Bengal was located about 240 km northeast of Trincomalee and 290km east ...

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LNP - Toll of deaths, injuries, missing persons due to adverse weather increases

2024-11-28   |   Weather

The number of deaths caused by adverse weather resulting from the deep depression over the southwest Bay of Bengal has risen to six, with the number o...

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LNP - Temporary vehicle number plates valid till December 15

2024-11-28   |   Uncategorized

The validity period of temporary vehicle number plates issued by the Department of Motor Traffic (DMT) will end on December 15, DMT Commissioner Gener...

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LNP - Law College entrance exam and another exam postponed

2024-11-28   |   Education

The Examinations Department has announced the postponement of the 2024 Sri Lanka Law College General Entrance Examination, originally scheduled for De...

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LNP - Very heavy showers expected in parts of the island today

2024-11-28   |   Uncategorized

The Meteorology Department says the deep depression over the southwest Bay of Bengal was located to 100 km northeast of Trincomalee at around 2.30 a.m...

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LNP - 7 including one uncapped Sri Lankan player earn IPL 2025 deals

2024-11-28   |   Technology

Sri Lankan cricketers have made significant inroads into the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025, with seven players including one uncapped player securi...

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LNP - Over 207,000 people affected by bad weather across 17 districts

2024-11-27   |   Weather

Inclement weather conditions have affected a total of 207,582 individuals from 59,629 families across 17 districts, according to the Disaster Manageme...

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LNP - Another court case against Arjuna Aloysius

2024-11-27   |   Crime

A case has been filed before the Colombo Magistrate’s Court, alleging that Arjuna Aloysius, the director of W.M.Mendis and Company, who is currently...

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LNP - Deep depression near Sri Lanka to intensify into cyclone during next 12 hours

2024-11-27   |   Weather

The deep depression over the southwest Bay of Bengal is likely to move closer to the east coast of Sri Lanka and intensify into a cyclonic storm withi...

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LNP - Motorists advised as A-9 main road flooded at Omanthai

2024-11-27   |   Weather

The A-9 main road to Jaffna has been flooded at Omanthai, prompting police to urge motorists to use alternate routes.  Accordingly, motorists are adv...

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LNP - Deep depression to move closer to Sri Lanka’s east coast, intensify into cyclonic storm

2024-11-27   |   Weather

The Meteorology Department says the deep depression over the southwest Bay of Bengal was located to 190 km southeast of Trincomalee at around 11:30 p....

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LNP - CBSL further eases monetary policy stance

2024-11-27   |   Politics

The Monetary Policy Board of the Central Bank of Sri Lanka, at its meeting held on 26 November 2024, decided to further ease the monetary policy stanc...

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LNP - Deputy Minister reveals procedure for importing vehicles

2024-11-26   |   Politics

Deputy Minister of Economic Development Prof. Anil Jayantha Fernando clarified the procedure for importing vehicles in the future, emphasizing the rol...

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LNP - Arjuna Mahendran noticed to appear in court over bond scam

2024-11-26   |   Crime

The Colombo Chief Magistrate's Court today issued a notice directing former Central Bank Governor Arjuna Mahendran to appear before the court on Febru...

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LNP - Presence of Harini, Vijitha, Tilvin at ABBA Tribute Show clarified

2024-11-26   |   Uncategorized

Responding to social media reports criticizing the presence of top NPP members at the ABBA Tribute Show, the Mount Lavinia Hotel clarified that the di...

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LNP - China reiterates support to Sri Lanka

2024-11-26   |   Uncategorized

The Vice Minister of the International Department of the CPC Central Committee (IDCPC), Sun Haiyan yesterday paid a courtesy call on President Anura K...

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LNP - Very heavy rainfall of over 200 mm expected - Met Dept.

2024-11-26   |   Weather

The Meteorology Department says the Depression over Southwest Bay of Bengal was located to southeast about 290km of Batticaloa and 410 km of Trincomal...

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