LNP - Showers expected in Northern, North-Central, Eastern Provinces, Matale

2024-12-27   |   Uncategorized

Showers may occur in the Northern, North-Central, Eastern Provinces and in the Matale district, the Forecasting Division of the National Meteorologica...

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LNP - Former MP Lalith Ellawala quits politics

2024-12-27   |   Uncategorized

Former Member of Parliament Lalith Ellawala today (27) announced his decision to retire from politics. He made this statement during a press conferenc...

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LNP - CSE’s ASPI continues upward momentum

2024-12-27   |   Uncategorized

The All Share Price Index (ASPI) of the Colombo Stock Exchange has recorded significant gains once again today (27). Accordingly, the ASPI has increas...

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LNP - Oral public consultations on electricity tariffs to begin today

2024-12-27   |   Uncategorized

The oral sessions for gathering public opinions on the proposed electricity tariff revision will commence today (27). The first session will take plac...

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LNP - Govt reveals relief packages for SMEs, assistance for low-income earners

2024-12-27   |   Uncategorized

A press briefing on the economic stabilization process and the proposed relief packages for the public was held today (26) at the Presidential Media C...

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LNP - Couple nabbed at BIA over Rs. 1.6 billion financial fraud

2024-12-27   |   Crime

A couple who are alleged to have committed financial fraud amounting Rs. 1,600 million and fled the country three years ago, have been arrested upon r...

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LNP - Sri Lanka welcomes two millionth tourist in 2024

2024-12-26   |   Travel

A couple from Thailand who arrived onboard a SriLankan Airlines flight today marked the two millionth tourist arrival in Sri Lanka for 2024, Sri Lanka...

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LNP - Definite salary increase for government employees by next year: Deputy Minister

2024-12-26   |   Politics

There will be a definite salary increase for government sector employees, including teachers, by next year, Deputy Minister of Economic Development An...

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LNP - National consumer prices dip once again

2024-12-26   |   Crime

National consumer prices continued their descent for the third month in a row in November 2024, at a pace much deeper than a month ago as prices eith...

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LNP - Excise proposes settlement of 50% defaulted tax to restore production licence of W. M. Mendis and Co.

2024-12-26   |   Crime

Making a fresh approach towards the stagnating tax issue of staggering Rs.5.8 billion defaulted by the local liquor giant W. M. Mendis and Co. Ltd. th...

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LNP - 18-hour water cut in several areas

2024-12-26   |   Uncategorized

The National Water Supply and Drainage Board (NWS&DB) announced that the water supply to several areas in the Western Province will be suspended f...

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LNP - Sri Lanka set to welcome two millionth foreign tourist today

2024-12-26   |   Travel

The Ministry of Tourism says today (26) it is prepared to welcome the two millionth foreign tourist to arrive in Sri Lanka this year. Deputy Minister ...

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LNP - ‘Cardinal’ only used to polish the floor: ’Pastor’ Jerome

2024-12-26   |   Uncategorized

Pastor' Jerome Fernando recently shared a nostalgic Facebook post recalling the role of the 'Cardinal' brand in his childhood Christmas traditions. He...

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LNP - SLCERT warns of increased online scams during festive season

2024-12-26   |   Uncategorized

The Sri Lanka Computer Emergency Readiness Team (SLCERT) has reported a sharp rise in online scams during the festive season. Chief Information Securi...

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LNP - Police take action against over 8,700 traffic law violators in 24 hrs

2024-12-25   |   Crime

Sri Lanka Police says legal action has been taken against a total of 8,747 motorists for violating traffic laws, including 251 individuals driving und...

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LNP - Govt. gives up on Amul

2024-12-25   |   Uncategorized

The new government is unlikely to follow the previous government’s model in tying up with India’s Amul in the development of dairy sector, an info...

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LNP - Cinnamon Grand triumphs among Colombo’s 5-stars and Lankan cuisine

2024-12-25   |   Uncategorized

Cinnamon Grand Colombo on Friday was adjudged the ‘Best 5-Star Hotel’ in the city along with Nuga Gama as the ‘Most Authentic Sri Lankan Cuisine...

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LNP - Sri Lanka set to welcome 2 millionth tourist tomrrow

2024-12-25   |   Travel

Sri Lanka is preparing to mark a major milestone in its tourism recovery, with the arrival of its 2-millionth visitor tomorrow.The Sri Lanka Tourism P...

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LNP - Govt. to provide Rs. 100,000 per hectare in flood relief for farmers

2024-12-25   |   Weather

The Government has decided to provide Rs. 100,000 per hectare for farmers whose crops were damaged by the recent floods countrywide.The Cabinet of Min...

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LNP - The boy who lived: ‘Baby 81’, a survivor of the devastating Sri Lanka tsunami in 2004

2024-12-25   |   Weather

Pulled from the mud as an infant after the devastating Indian Ocean tsunami in 2004 and reunited with his parents following an emotional court battle,...

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LNP - President AKD calls for unity and humanity in Christmas message

2024-12-25   |   Politics

President Anura Kumara Dissanayake, in his Christmas Day message, has urged the nation to transcend divisions and embrace the core values of unity, pe...

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LNP - Veteran singer Priya Suriyasena passes away

2024-12-24   |   Uncategorized

Veteran Sri Lankan singer Priya Suriyasena has passed away at the age of 80. He has been receiving treatment at the Colombo National Hospital at the t...

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LNP - Sri Lanka’s inflation drops further in November 2024

2024-12-24   |   Business

The overall rate of inflation, as measured by the National Consumer Price Index (NCPI), has decreased to -1.7% in November 2024 from -0.7% in October ...

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LNP - 200 cigarette-free zones established countrywide

2024-12-24   |   Uncategorized

The Public Health Inspectors (PHIs) Association has announced the establishment of 200 cigarette-free zones across Sri Lanka as part of its broader in...

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LNP - Moody’s upgrades Sri Lanka’s rating to Caa1; outlook stable

2024-12-24   |   Development

Global rating agency, Moody’s yesterday upgraded the Government of Sri Lanka’s Long-Term Foreign Currency Issuer Rating to Caa1 from Ca. The outlo...

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