LNP - Third review approved by IMF, SL to get next US$ 333 million tranche

2024-11-23   |   Technology

The International Monetary Fund (IMF) reached a staff level agreement with Sri Lankan authorities, paving the way for the next tranche, for US$ 333 mi...

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LNP - Sri Lanka: One of the best ethical and sustainable sourcing destinations

2024-11-22   |   Technology

Sri Lanka Embassy in Brussels participated at the European Parliament “Fair Trade Breakfast-2024”, on 13 November 2024, highlighting Sri Lanka as ...

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LNP - Jetstar Asia eyes Colombo as key market for regional growth and tourism

2024-11-22   |   Business

By Charumini de Silva  Jetstar Asia yesterday launched its Colombo-Singapore direct route positioning itself as the only low-cost carrier connect...

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LNP - Sri Lanka revealed as most popular solo travel destination for 2025

2024-11-22   |   Travel

Solo travellers are getting older and are increasingly drawn to Asian destinations – with Sri Lanka securing the most popular spot for 2025, says ne...

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LNP - Sri Lanka’s inflation drops to -0.7% in October

2024-11-22   |   Business

The overall rate of inflation, as measured by the National Consumer Price Index (NCPI), has decreased to -0.7% in October 2024 from -0.2% in September...

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LNP - 29 Deputy Ministers sworn in

2024-11-21   |   Politics

The Deputy Ministers of the new National People’s Power (NPP) government have been sworn in this evening (21) at the Presidential Secretariat in Col...

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LNP - SriLankan Airlines wins best entertainment award in Central/Southern Asia

2024-11-21   |   Technology

 SriLankan Airlines has won the prestigious 2025 APEX Best Entertainment Award in Central/Southern Asia at the FTE APEX Asia Expo, held on 20 Nov...

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LNP - No room for racial politics and religious extremism hereafter – President

2024-11-21   |   Politics

President Anura Kumara Dissanayake declared that will be no room for racial politics of religious extremism hereafter in the country. He made these co...

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LNP - Sri Lanka Tourism to launch unified national brand from January

2024-11-21   |   Travel

By Charumini de Silva Sri Lanka Tourism is set to unveil a unified national brand in January instead of going ahead with campaign taglines, aiming to ...

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LNP - SL targets US $ 36bn in annual exports by 2029

2024-11-21   |   Business

By Nuzla Rizkiya The government has set its sights on an ambitious annual export revenue target of US $ 36 billion to be achieved by 2029, according t...

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LNP - Higher priority for education, schools to follow systematic approach: Harini Amarasuriya

2024-11-21   |   Technology

According to the new government policies, higher priority has been given to education, and school education should be implemented in a proper, systema...

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LNP - Government to import 70,000 tonnes of Nadu rice

2024-11-21   |   Crime

The government has decided to import Nadu rice subject to maximum of 70,000 tonnes as a solution to the shortage of rice in the market, Minister of Tr...

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LNP - Mammootty, Mohanlal’s film begins filming in Sri Lanka

2024-11-20   |   Entertainment

Touted to be the biggest project in the Malayalam film industry, the Mahesh Narayanan film starring Mammootty and Mohanlal kickstarted its first sched...

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LNP - Strategic branding key to SL’s success in India’s wedding market: Vandana Mohan

2024-11-20   |   Business

By Nishel Fernando Access to information and strategic branding are pivotal for Sri Lanka to emerge as a premier wedding destination for Indians, acco...

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LNP - ADB approves USD 200 mln loan to strengthen Sri Lanka’s financial sector reforms

2024-11-20   |   Business

The Asian Development Bank (ADB) today approved a $200 million policy-based loan to further help the Government of Sri Lanka strengthen its financial ...

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LNP - What Sri Lankan MPs receive: Secretary General details MP benefits

2024-11-20   |   Technology

The Secretary General of Parliament, Mrs. Kushani Rohanadheera, clarified that a Member of Parliament (MP) is not paid a salary but is entitled to an ...

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LNP - Sustainability Awards 2024 honours eco-friendly tourism practices

2024-11-19   |   Crime

The 2024 Sustainability Awards, organised by the Delegation of German Industry and Commerce in Sri Lanka (AHK Sri Lanka) and funded by the Friedrich N...

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LNP - President Dissanayake to visit India in December – report

2024-11-19   |   Crime

Sri Lankan President Anura Kumara Dissanayake will visit India at the invitation of the Indian government in mid-December, Foreign Minister Vijitha He...

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LNP - Lohan Ratwatte’s bail request moved to December

2024-11-19   |   Technology

The Court of Appeal has granted time for the Attorney General (AG) to fie objections related to the petition filed by former State Minister Lohan Ratw...

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LNP - Dr. Harini Amarasuriya assumes duties as PM

2024-11-19   |   Uncategorized

National People’s Power (NPP) MP Dr. Harini Amarasuriya has officially assumed duties in the office as the Prime Minister of Sri Lanka, after she wa...

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LNP - Gazette issued declaring Ravi Karunanayake as NDF’s National List MP

2024-11-19   |   Sports

The Election Commission of Sri Lanka has issued a Gazette notification declaring that former minister Ravi Karunanayake has been elected as a Member o...

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LNP - President urges IMF to strike a balance in Sri Lanka’s economic recovery program

2024-11-19   |   Politics

The government of President Anura Kumara Dissanayake has reaffirmed its readiness to collaborate with the International Monetary Fund (IMF) to advance...

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LNP - Sugath Wasantha de Silva makes history as SL’s first visually impaired MP

2024-11-18   |   Technology

Sugath Wasantha de Silva, a National List candidate from the National People’s Power (NPP), has etched his name in Sri Lankan Parliamentary history ...

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LNP - Lohan Ratwatte, wife further remanded

2024-11-18   |   Uncategorized

Former State Minister Lohan Ratwatte and his wife were further remanded till December 2 and November 22 respectively.  The duo were remanded after th...

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LNP - Ravi Karunanayake nominated for NDF National List seat?

2024-11-18   |   Sports

The New Democratic Front (NDF), which contested the 2024 General Election under the ‘gas cylinder’ symbol, has nominated former Minister Ravi Karu...

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