LNP - Sri Lanka marks 151st World Post Day today
Today (9) marks the 151st World Post Day, which is being commemorated around the globe. In Sri Lanka, the national ceremony to mark the World Post Day...
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LNP - Israel and Hamas agree to ‘first phase’ of plan to end fighting and release hostages, Trump says
Israel and Hamas have agreed to the “first phase” of his peace plan to pause fighting and release at least some hostages and prisoners, U.S. Presi...
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LNP - 10% of Sri Lankans suffer from various mental illnesses – Experts
Around 10% of the country’s population suffers from various mental illnesses, the Ministry of Health states. Director General of Health Services Dr....
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LNP - Govt extends tax relief for Mattala Airport to attract airlines
The government has decided to extend the concessionary period granted to the Mattala Rajapaksa International Airport in relation to the deviation tax....
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LNP - Ten women conceive as sperm bank brings hope
The newly established sperm bank at Castle Street Hospital for Women in Colombo has produced encouraging results with ten women successfully conceivin...
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LNP - Over 165,000 vehicle number plates yet been issued, Transport Minister reveals
Minister of Transport, Highways, Ports and Civil Aviation Bimal Ratnayake today (08) acknowledged in Parliament the on-going delay in the process of i...
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LNP - Commuters can pay bus fares using bank cards from Nov. 30 – Transport Minister
Minister of Transport, Highways, Ports and Civil Aviation Bimal Rathnayake has announced that commuters will be able to pay bus fares using bank-issue...
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LNP - Sri Lankan designer shines at Paris Fashion Week
Sri Lankan designer Chathuri Samaraweera’s ‘Spring/Summer 2026 collection’ shined at the Paris Fashion Week, making it the first time that a Sri...
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LNP - WARNING! Mafia Running Schools Rugby
One man has found the guts to speak out against a monopoly in rugby as some schools are causing heartburn and promoting the win-at-any-cost syndrome Z...
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LNP - Boy dies after tragic accident at Colombo Swimming Club
The eight-year-old boy who was critically injured in an incident at the Colombo Swimming Club has passed away while receiving treatment at a private h...
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LNP - Strict Sri Lankan vegetarian passenger dies on board Qatar Airways
A Southern California cardiologist flying Qatar Airways from Los Angeles to Sri Lanka was denied the vegetarian meal he had ordered, then died after c...
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LNP - Govt. doubles down on action against religious fanaticism
In response to growing concerns over the spread of distorted and misleading versions of the four major religions, the government has taken steps to pr...
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LNP - Chinese EV giant BYD sees UK sales soar by 880%
Chinese car making giant BYD says the UK has become its biggest market outside China, after its sales there surged by 880% in September compared to a ...
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LNP - Surging numbers of children using e-cigarettes: WHO
More than 100 million people, including at least 15 million children, use e-cigarettes, fuelling a new wave of nicotine addiction, the World Health Or...
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LNP - Human Rights Council adopts resolution on Sri Lanka
The resolution A/HRC/60/L.1/Rev.1 on promoting reconciliation, accountability and human rights in Sri Lanka has been adopted at the United Nations Hum...
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LNP - 36-year-old woman arrested following tragic Gampola accident
A tragic accident was reported earlier today (06) in Doluwa, Gampola, where three women lost their lives after being hit by a car. Police suspect that...
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LNP - Met Department website comes to a standstill while weather causes havoc
The Department of Meteorology website has run into trouble due to technical issues as adverse weather conditions caused havoc in some areas over the w...
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LNP - Sri Lanka ready for investment in offshore oil, gas extraction
Sri Lanka is ready to complete the selection of a marketing consultant this week to proceed with calling for bids for commercial extraction of offshor...
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LNP - Passenger arrested at BIA while attempting to smuggle foreign cigarettes worth over Rs. 1.35 mln
A Sri Lankan passenger has been arrested at the Bandaranaike International Airport (BIA) by officers of the Police Narcotics Bureau (PNB) while attemp...
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LNP - Thirty-two pigeons stolen from Dehiwala National Zoo, officials say
A total of 32 pigeons have been stolen from the Dehiwala National Zoological Gardens, according to the administration of the zoo. The Deputy Director ...
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LNP - Existing regulations hinder efforts to resolve the medicine shortage – Health Minister
Certain existing laws and regulations have become obstacles in addressing the current medicine shortage, Minister of Health and Mass Media Dr. Nalinda...
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LNP - CAA to take legal actions against 135 traders for selling rice at inflated prices
The Consumer Affairs Authority (CAA) has stated that legal proceedings have been initiated against 135 traders across the country for selling rice at ...
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LNP - Sri Lanka rope in new batting and spin-bowling coaches
Sri Lanka Cricket (SLC) has appointed Julian Wood and Rene Ferdinands as the men’s team’s batting coach and spin bowling coach, respectively. The ...
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