LNP - Sri Lanka establishes diplomatic relations with Belize
The Government of Sri Lanka and the Government of Belize have established Diplomatic Relations between the two countries with effect from today (21), ...
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LNP - Sri Lanka’s inflation climbs to 2.1% in September
The overall rate of inflation, as measured by the National Consumer Price Index (NCPI), has increased to 2.1% in September 2025, compared to 1.5% in A...
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LNP - New drug pricing formula passed in Parliament
The pricing formula introduced for pharmaceutical drugs was passed in Parliament today (21). Minister of Health and Mass Media, Dr. Nalinda Jayatissa,...
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LNP - Athapaththu demands more from Sri Lanka after victory over Bangladesh
Sri Lanka captain Chamari Athapaththu insisted her side must improve if they are to qualify for the semi-finals of the ICC Women’s Cricket World Cup...
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LNP - Nearly Rs. 30 mn traffic spot fines paid through GovPay within two months
Nearly Rs. 30 million has been earned from traffic spot fines paid through the GovPay digital payment platform within two months in the Western Provin...
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LNP - Imported vehicle prices drop in Sri Lanka following Japan price cuts
The prices of imported vehicles in Sri Lanka have dropped by up to Rs. 1.5 million, following a reduction in vehicle prices in Japan, Vehicle Importer...
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LNP - Donald Trump warns Hamas will be ‘eradicated’ if it violates Gaza truce
US President Donald Trump warned on Monday (Oct 20) that Hamas would be “eradicated” if it breaks the fragile ceasefire with Israel, even as the U...
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LNP - Heavy showers above 100 mm expected in several areas today
The prevailing low-level atmospheric disturbance to the east of the island still persists. It is likely to develop into a low pressure area within the...
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LNP - Sri Lanka showcases economic reform & debt restructuring progress at IMF-World Bank meetings
The Sri Lankan delegation, led by Dr. Nandalal Weerasinghe, Governor of the Central Bank of Sri Lanka (CBSL), actively participated in a series of hig...
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LNP - THE WORLD TRAVEL AWARDS RECOGNISES THE CAVERN AS ‘SRI LANKA’S LEADING BOUTIQUE HOTEL 2025’
Luxury hospitality brand Serendipity Retreats is proud to announce that The Cavern, the brand’s unique property in Agrapathana, has been named 'Sri ...
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LNP - Proceeds of Crime Investigation Division of Sri Lanka Police launched
Sri Lanka Police has officially inaugurated the Proceeds of Crime Investigation Division (PCID), today (20). The unit, located in the old Police Headq...
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LNP - 31 arrested in Nuwara Eliya during long weekend
Police in Nuwara Eliya have arrested 31 individuals, aged 18 to 35, from various parts of the island, on suspicion of possessing illegal drugs during ...
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LNP - Cargo plane slides off runway in Hong Kong, media reports two dead
A cargo plane flying from Dubai skidded off the runway into the sea while landing at Hong Kong International Airport early on Monday, the city’s air...
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LNP - World-famous Louvre museum in Paris closed after robbery
A robbery has been reported at the Louvre Museum in Paris, prompting the immediate closure of the world-renowned cultural institution on Sunday. Frenc...
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LNP - PM returns after official visit to India
Prime Minister Harini Amarasuriya returned to Sri Lanka last night of (18) following an official diplomatic visit to India, airport officials at Katun...
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LNP - ICTA provides update on Lanka Government Cloud service disruptions
The Information and Communication Technology Agency (ICTA) of Sri Lanka has issued an update on the ongoing partial disruption affecting the Lanka Gov...
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LNP - Man arrested with elephant pearls worth over Rs. 30Mn
A man has been arrested in the indigenous village of Mahiyanganaya with a stock of elephant pearls valued at over Rs. 30 million, officials said. The ...
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LNP - Court backlogs to be cleared by December 31 - Judicial Service Commission
The Judicial Service Commission (JSC) has issued a circular informing that all pending case backlogs in courts must be cleared on or before 31 Decembe...
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LNP - NTC implements special bus service for long weekend
The National Transport Commission (NTC) has announced that a special bus operation plan will be implemented for the upcoming long weekend and the Deep...
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LNP - Fishermen issue requires sensitive handling and sustainable solutions, says PM Harini in India
Sri Lankan Prime Minister Harini Amarasuriya highlighted Colombo’s concern over Indian fishermen venturing into the island nation’s waters, even a...
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LNP - Last surviving member of first team to scale Everest dies aged 92
Kanchha Sherpa, the last surviving member of the first expedition to successfully scale the summit of Mount Everest, has died in the Nepali capital Ka...
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LNP - Engineer abandoned Port Access Elevated Highway project to drag 2 more years
Delays to the completion of the Port Access Elevated Highway (PAEH) which would link Colombo City Centre and Katunayake Expressway (CKE) via the port ...
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LNP - Sewwandi hid for three months in Matugama and Middeniya under female bodyguard protection
Ishara Sewwandi, the suspect accused of disguising herself as a lawyer and supplying the revolver used in the courtroom assassination of underworld fi...
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