LNP - A few Israelis remain in Sri Lanka surfing town despite terrorism warning

2024-10-28   |   Technology

The last of the Israelis left in a scenic surfing hotspot in Sri Lanka said they felt safe and would stay put despite a warning from the Israeli Gover...

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LNP - McDonald’s and International Restaurant Systems end franchise partnership in Sri Lanka

2024-10-28   |   Business

In a recent development, McDonald's Corporation and International Restaurant Systems (Private) Limited have officially terminated their franchise rela...

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LNP - Two arrested with large stock of commercial explosives in Padaviya

2024-10-28   |   Crime

Padaviya Police Station has arrested two suspects who were in possession of a stock of commercial explosives. Based on information received by a team ...

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LNP - ‘Both current President and I are rulers without majority’: Ranil

2024-10-28   |   Politics

Former President Ranil Wickremesinghe says that the current President Anura Kumara Dissanayake lacks a parliamentary majority, similar to himself. He ...

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LNP - Sri Lanka’s third review will come up soon: IMF

2024-10-26   |   Uncategorized

Claiming that Sri Lanka has come a long way in terms of undertaking reforms which have led to some hard won gains, the International Monetary Fund (IM...

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LNP - CSE’s ASPI crosses 12,500 points

2024-10-26   |   Uncategorized

The All Share Price Index (ASPI) of the Colombo Stock Exchange (CSE) has crossed the 12,500 points mark today (04), for the first time since 10 May 20...

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LNP - No businessman will be permitted to exploit situation by unfairly raising rice prices - President

2024-10-26   |   Crime

President Anura Kumara Dissanayake announced that the government will support small and medium-scale rice mill owners in enhancing their capacity to h...

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LNP - Canada to cut immigration numbers, government source says

2024-10-25   |   Politics

Canada will sharply lower the number of immigrants it allows into the country for the first time in years, marking a notable shift in policy for the g...

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LNP - Travel advisories for Sri Lanka can be withdrawn within 2-3 days – Minister

2024-10-25   |   Politics

Public Security Minister Vijitha Herath says that the travel advisories issued by several foreign countries for Sri Lanka could be lifted within the n...

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LNP - Three arrested over security threats to Israelis in Sri Lanka - Minister

2024-10-25   |   Crime

Three persons have been arrested so far by the police over the intelligence reports on security threats to Israeli nationals in Sri Lanka, Public Secu...

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LNP - President assures security of all citizens following recent intelligence reports

2024-10-25   |   Crime

President Anura Kumara Dissanayake has stated that the government has taken all necessary measures in response to recent intelligence reports and assu...

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LNP - Johnston Fernando Arrested

2024-10-24   |   Crime

Former Minister Johnston Fernando had been arrested by the Criminal Investigation Department (CID). He arrived the CID this morning to provide a state...

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LNP - Israel calls on its citizens to leave some tourist areas in Sri Lanka

2024-10-24   |   Travel

JERUSALEM, Oct 23 (Reuters) - Israel's national security council on Wednesday called on Israelis to immediately leave some tourist areas in Sri Lanka ...

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LNP - Security of all foreigners ensured; no threat of attack on locals: Police

2024-10-23   |   Crime

Security has been beefed up in special areas on suspicion that foreign groups in Sri Lanka could face an attack following intelligence reports on pote...

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LNP - Ex-President Ranil named as respondent in two FR petition

2024-10-23   |   Politics

The Supreme Court has granted permission to name former President Ranil Wickremesinghe as a respondent in Fundamental Rights (FR) petitions filed rega...

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LNP - Control price of rice will remain unchanged - President tells rice miller

2024-10-23   |   Crime

President Anura Kumara Dissanayake has stated the controlled price of rice will not change.  He also highlighted that plans are underway for a long-t...

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LNP - Govt rejects Easter attacks report released by Gammanpila, assures fresh probe

2024-10-23   |   Crime

The government does not accept the investigative committee report on the Easter Sunday bomb attacks, which was released by former MP Udaya Gammanpila ...

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LNP - Alleged use of unregistered vehicle: Johnston set to appear before CID tomorrow

2024-10-22   |   Technology

Former Parliamentarian Johnston Fernando, through his lawyer, informed the Court of Appeal today that he is prepared to provide a statement to the CID...

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LNP - SriLankan airlines regains 7-star rating after pilot incident

2024-10-22   |   Technology

AirlineRatings.com, an Australia-based aviation safety and product rating agency, has restored SriLankan Airlines' 7-star status after the airline too...

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LNP - Economic Recovery Drives Sri Lankan Finance and Leasing Companies Growth

2024-10-22   |   Business

Fitch Ratings: Sri Lanka’s economic recovery, moderating inflation, and lower interest rates are poised to spur finance and leasing companies’ (F...

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LNP - General Election: Over 21,000 postal voting applications rejected

2024-10-22   |   Politics

A total of 21,160 postal voting applications have been rejected out of the total applications submitted for 2024 General Election, according to the El...

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LNP - Sri Lanka’s inflation drops to -0.2% in September

2024-10-22   |   Business

The overall rate of inflation, as measured by the National Consumer Price Index (NCPI), has decreased to -0.2% in September 2024 from 1.1% in August 2...

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LNP - Smoke & Bitters leaps to 29th at ‘Asia’s 50 Best Bars 2024’ and awarded Sri Lanka’s Best Bar

2024-10-21   |   Entertainment

Asia’s 50 Best Bars has awarded Smoke & Bitters the title ‘Best Bar in Sri Lanka’, as it became the only Sri Lankan-owned bar to be featured...

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LNP - Lohan’s private secretary found dead with gunshot injuries

2024-10-21   |   Crime

A private secretary of former State Minister Lohan Ratwatte was found dead with gunshot injuries in a house in Katugastota today. Police said the 50-y...

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LNP - Sri Lanka claim five-wicket win over West Indies in rain-interrupted ODI

2024-10-21   |   Weather

Sri Lanka defeated the West Indies by five wickets via the Duckworth-Lewis-Stern method in the first ODI at Pallekele on Sunday, marking their third c...

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