47 arrested as navy foils illegal migration attempt

2022-08-01   |   Crime

Police said that 47 persons who were attempting to illegally travel to another country by boat have been taken into custody by Sri Lanka Navy at Kolin...

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Merchandise trade balance records a surplus for first time in nearly 20 years

2022-08-01   |   Business

The merchandise trade balance recorded a surplus in June 2022 for the first time since August 2002, reflecting the impact of historically high monthly...

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LNP - Basil Rajapaksa finally attends Parliament

2022-04-06   |   Politics

Basil Rajapaksa was finally spotted seated silently on his seat in Parliament today. Basil was under severe criticism for being absent from Parliament...

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LNP - Ali Sabry resigns as Finance Minister in less than 24 hours

2022-04-06   |   Politics

Finance Minister Ali Sabry who was appointed to the portfolio yesterday has resigned from his position in less than 24 hours. In a resignation letter ...

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LNP - Parliament adjourned till tomorrow

2022-04-06   |   Politics

Parliament was adjourned by Speaker Mahinda Yapa Abeywardena till 10 a.m tomorrow....

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LNP - Ranil says multilateral agencies , friendly countries ready to help SL

2022-04-06   |   Uncategorized

Former Prime Minister Ranil Wickremesinghe said today that Parliament should evolve a mechanism to get out of the current crisis and financial assis...

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LNP - Sajith calls for urgent constitutional reforms

2022-04-06   |   Politics

Leader of Opposition Sajith Premadasa today called for urgent constitutional reforms under which he proposed the reduction of powers of the Executive ...

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LNP - US $ 1Bn loan from China to settle previous loans

2022-03-28   |   Uncategorized

The proposed US $ 1 billion loan to be obtained from China will be utilised to settle the previous loans from the Chinese banks, Daily Mirror learns. ...

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LNP - IMF calls SL to strengthen VAT and income taxes

2022-03-28   |   Uncategorized

The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has recommended Sri Lanka a comprehensive set of policies with specific measures which included strengthening VA...

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LNP - Power cuts extended by another hour for some areas today due to weekend parties

2022-03-28   |   Uncategorized

The Public Utilities Commission of Sri Lanka (PUCSL) said that it has been decided to impose power cut for one more hour in addition to today's schedu...

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LNP - Special committee appointed to deal with IMF

2022-03-28   |   Technology

A special committee has been appointed by President Gotabaya Rajapaksa to select an international law firm to deal with the International Monetary Fun...

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LNP - Ranil calls for immediate debate on IMF report

2022-03-28   |   Crime

Former Prime Minister and UNP Leader Ranil Wickremesinghe has called for an immediate debate in Parliament on the IMF report on Sri Lanka. "As the Gov...

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LNP - I am ready to quit as minister if SLFP ministers take the lead: Namal

2022-03-28   |   Politics

Sports Minister Namal Rajapaksa said he is ready to resign from his ministerial portfolio so as to reduce the number of ministers in the Cabinet, if t...

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LNP - SL needs a new beginning: Cardinal

2022-03-28   |   Uncategorized

Sri Lanka needs a new beginning and a national conversion, Archbishop of Colombo His Eminence Cardinal Malcolm Ranjith said today. "We need a national...

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LNP - Three suspects arrested over murder of Minister Lokuge’s driver

2022-03-24   |   Crime

Three suspects including the main suspect involved in the brutal murder of the driver of Energy Minister Gamini Lokuge, have been arrested. Police sai...

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LNP - GL reappointed as Minister of Foreign Affairs

2022-03-24   |   Politics

President Gotabaya Rajapaksa has reappointed Prof. G.L. Peiris as the Minister of Foreign Affairs with effect from today (23). According to a gazette ...

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LNP - Banks directed to sell 50% of worker remittances to CB every week

2022-03-24   |   Uncategorized

The Central Bank has directed all licensed banks to sell 50 percent of inward workers’ remittances to the Central Bank every week. The directive cam...

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LNP - Vehicle imports may delay further: State Minister

2022-03-24   |   Politics

Even though several proposals have been received with regard to vehicle imports, State Minister Shehan Semasinghe said today the government was yet to...

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LNP - Mahinda thanked Modi

2022-03-24   |   Sports

While thanking Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi for providing Indian economic development assistance and credit facilities, said that he would expe...

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LNP - Gem exports can bring US$1Bn to SL this year: SB

2022-03-24   |   Business

Action will be taken to increase exporting gems that could bring in a revenue of US$1 billion by the end of this year, which is currently at US $265 m...

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LNP - Ranil strikes again at APC; confronts Basil

2022-03-24   |   Technology

An argument between former Prime Minister Ranil Wickremesinghe and Finance Minister Basil Rajapaksa broke out at the All-Party Conference (APC) conven...

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LNP - Power cut schedule announced for tomorrow

2022-03-24   |   Uncategorized

The power schedule which was imposed today will be carried out for tomorrow (24) as well, the Public Utilities Commission of Sri Lanka (PUCSL) said. T...

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LNP - UN accuses Sri Lanka of violating rights of LGBTI activist

2022-03-24   |   Law

Sri Lanka violated the rights of a lesbian and leading LGBTI activist who was subjected to discrimination, threats and abuses due to the country’s P...

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LNP - US encourages PC polls in SL, says move to reach out IMF courageous

2022-03-24   |   Uncategorized

While saying that it is a courageous step by the Sri Lankan Government to reach out to the International Monetary Fund, US Under Secretary for Politic...

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LNP - Businessman arrested with sharp weapons, drugs in Kohuwala

2022-03-16   |   Crime

The Kohuwala Police have arrested a businessman with a stock of sharp weapons, including swords and drugs at a house in Kalubowila, Kohuwala. Police s...

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