LNP - Institutional corruption persists even under new Govt- key U.S. report

2025-09-30   |   Crime

Institutional corruption persists, particularly within sectors protected by entrenched vested interests, even under the current government, though hig...

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LNP - Govt aims to expand Sri Lanka’s digital economy to USD 15 billion: PM Harini

2025-09-30   |   Business

The foundation for realizing Sri Lanka’s vision of entering the digital era is developing the human resource that is compatible with modern technolo...

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LNP - Three Sri Lankans involved in crimes arrested in Bengaluru

2025-09-30   |   Crime

Three Sri Lankans who were allegedly involved in crimes have been arrested by the Central Crime Branch of Bengaluru. The three Sri Lankans were allege...

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LNP - Issuance of bus tickets in Western Province mandatory from tomorrow: WPRPTA

2025-09-30   |   Uncategorized

The issuance of travel tickets to private bus passengers will be mandatory from tomorrow (Oct. 1), the Road Passenger Authority of the Western Provinc...

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LNP - Temporary Driver’s licences now issued from Nugegoda Medical Institute

2025-09-30   |   Crime

The temporary driver’s licence issued during the renewal process will now be provided by the National Transport Medical Institute in Nugegoda, effec...

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LNP - UPDATE: Mawanella earth mound collapse; Three bodies found

2025-09-29   |   Sports

The bodies of three workers have been recovered after a mound of earth collapsed at a construction site in Manikkawa, Mawanella, police said. The inci...

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LNP - Measures afoot to fast-track drug purchases

2025-09-29   |   Uncategorized

A special procurement system is to be introduced to fast-track the purchasing of drugs in Sri Lanka, Deputy Minister of Health Dr. Hansaka Wijemuni sa...

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LNP - Sri Lanka and Japan agree to expand security and economic ties

2025-09-29   |   Security

President Anura Kumara Dissanayake has met with the Prime Minister of Japan, Ishiba Shigeru in Tokyo today (29), during his official visit to Japan. T...

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LNP - CAA raids over 100 shops for selling rice above control price

2025-09-29   |   Crime

The Consumer Affairs Authority (CAA) has raided a total of 105 shops over the past two weeks for selling rice above the government-imposed control pri...

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LNP - President Anura Kumara to meet Japanese PM Shigeru Ishiba today

2025-09-29   |   Politics

President Anura Kumara Dissanayake, who is on an official visit to Japan at the invitation of the Japanese government, is scheduled to meet Japanese P...

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LNP - Former Western PC member Amal Silva granted bail

2025-09-29   |   Technology

Former Western Provincial Councilor Amal Silva, who was arrested yesterday (28) by the Walana Anti-Vice Squad, has been granted bail, The order was is...

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LNP - Channa Jayasumana urges President to suspend LGBTIQ tourism project

2025-09-28   |   Politics

 Former Health Minister and medical professional Dr. Channa Jayasumana has written to President Anura Kumara Dissanayake, urging him to immediately s...

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LNP - President Dissanayake meets US President Trump

2025-09-28   |   Politics

President Anura Kumara Dissanayake has held a cordial discussion with the President of the United States of America, Donald Trump, on the sidelines of...

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LNP - Cable car accident at Na Uyana Monastery: Death toll rises to 8

2025-09-28   |   Uncategorized

The death toll from the cable car accident at the Na Uyana Monastery has risen to eight, after another monk who was receiving treatment in the Intensi...

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LNP - Two suspects arrested over Rs. 6 mln gold jewelry heist

2025-09-28   |   Crime

Two suspects have been arrested in Kiribathgoda in connection with the investigation into the robbery of gold jewelry worth Rs. 6 million after assaul...

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LNP - Several spells of showers expected in parts of the island

2025-09-28   |   Uncategorized

Several spells of showers will occur in Western, Sabaragamuwa and North-western provinces and in Galle, Matara, Kandy and Nuwara-Eliya districts today...

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LNP - Only two out of five people are computer-literate in Sri Lanka

2025-09-27   |   Technology

Only two out of five people are computer-literate in Sri Lanka in 2024, with 64.1 per cent of Sri Lankans unable to use a computer, according to stati...

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LNP - Modernization project launched at Narahenpita Railway station

2025-09-27   |   Technology

The project to modernize the Narahenpita Railway Station was officially launched today (27) under the “Dream Destination” program, implemented as ...

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LNP - Divorce rate drives rise in women-headed households

2025-09-27   |   Uncategorized

An academic has revealed that as many as 1.2 million families in Sri Lanka are headed by women, with the number steadily increasing due to the country...

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LNP - President Anura Kumara to begin official visit to Japan today

2025-09-27   |   Politics

President Anura Kumara Dissanayake is scheduled to commence his official visit to Japan today (27), following the successful conclusion of his visit t...

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LNP - Govt compelled to control social media to avert hate speech, insults and provocation: Minister

2025-09-27   |   Politics

Government is compelled to control social media with a view to preventing hate speech, insults and provocations through amending the Online Safety Act...

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LNP - Former army officials to be arrested over Easter Sunday attacks: President

2025-09-27   |   Crime

President Anura Kumara Dissanayake said that investigations into the 2019 Easter Sunday bomb attacks are continuing and advancing and that one or two ...

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LNP - Trump announces 100% tariff on branded or patented pharmaceutical imports from Oct 1

2025-09-26   |   Business

United States President Donald Trump announced on Thursday (Sep 25) new tariffs on pharmaceuticals, big-rig trucks, home renovation fixtures and furni...

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LNP - NTB shares soar, CEO says HSBC deal underlines global shifts, local ascent

2025-09-26   |   Business

Nations Trust Bank PLC (NTB) shares closed up 22.72% yesterday, up Rs. 72.25 to Rs. 390.25, following Wednesday’s announcement of the bank’s propo...

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LNP - Opposition MP challenges Speaker’s assessment of parliament kitchen

2025-09-26   |   Politics

Gampaha District SJB MP Prasad Siriwardana yesterday dismissed claims of rodents and unhygienic conditions in the Parliamentary kitchen, following his...

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