LNP - Harini Amarasuriya: 7 things to know about Sri Lanka’s first female PM in 25 years

2024-09-25   |   Uncategorized

Days after getting a new President, Sri Lanka on Tuesday got Harini Amarasuriya as its new Prime Minister who became the first woman leader to hold th...

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LNP - Sri Lanka’s new three-member Cabinet appointed

2024-09-25   |   Technology

Sri Lanka’s new three-member Cabinet of Ministers was sworn-in before President Anura Kumara Dissanayake at the Presidential Secretariat in Colombo,...

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LNP - CSE’s ASPI gains over 130 points

2024-09-24   |   Technology

The All Share Price Index (ASPI) of the Colombo Stock Exchange (CSE) has increased by 130.3 points to close at 11,096.81 today (23). The market turnov...

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LNP - IMF to work with Sri Lanka’s new president, welcomes creditor agreement

2024-09-24   |   Politics

(Reuters) - The International Monetary Fund welcomed on Monday last week’s announcement of an agreement in principle between Sri Lanka and a group o...

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LNP - Sri Lanka climbs to third in ICC World Test Championship points table

2024-09-24   |   Uncategorized

Sri Lanka beat New Zealand by 63 runs on Monday (September 23) to win the first Test of the ongoing two-match series. In the series opener played at G...

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LNP - District-wise final results of Anura and Sajith

2024-09-23   |   Politics

The district-wise final results of the two main candidates following the counting of preferences results has been released.  Accordingly, the total v...

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LNP - “I handover to you with much love, the dear child called Sri Lanka” – Ranil to president-elect Anura

2024-09-23   |   Politics

In a special address, President Ranil Wickremesinghe expressed his deep gratitude to the people of Sri Lanka for the mandate granted during the 21st p...

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LNP - Anura Kumara Dissanayake elected President of Sri Lanka

2024-09-23   |   Politics

National People’s Power (NPP) presidential candidate Anura Kumara Dissanayake has been elected as the 9th Executive President of Sri Lanka.  The el...

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LNP - Kamindu Mendis slams 4th Test century, equals world Test record

2024-09-19   |   Uncategorized

Sri Lankan batsman Kamindu Mendis scored his 4th Test Century while playing against New Zealand in the 1st Test at Galle, and he also equaled a world ...

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LNP - Cricket Australia bans ex-Sri Lankan cricketer Dulip Samaraweera for 20 years

2024-09-19   |   Sports

Cricket Australia (CA) has banned former Sri Lankan Test player Dulip Samaraweera for 20 years after he “committed a serious breach” of the organi...

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LNP - HC freezes two luxury apartments purchased by Keheliya’s son

2024-09-19   |   Uncategorized

The Colombo High Court has issued an order preventing the use of two luxury apartments located in the Colpetty area which had been purchased by Ramith...

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LNP - Anura Kumara outlines plans for IT growth, tourism boost, and agri independence

2024-09-18   |   Travel

Presidential candidate of the National People’s Power (NPP), Anura Kumara Dissanayake, has outlined his ambitious economic plans, including a goal t...

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LNP - Sajith says exam paper leaks will be resolved under his govt

2024-09-18   |   Politics

The Samagi Jana Balawegaya (SJB) presidential candidate Sajith Premadasa says that the injustice faced by the children who sat for the Grade 5 Scholar...

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LNP - Sri Lanka to exit bankruptcy after tomorrow’s talks with sovereign bondholders - President

2024-09-18   |   Politics

President Ranil Wickremesinghe announced that a crucial discussion between the Government of Sri Lanka and international sovereign bondholders will ta...

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LNP - Anura Kumara assures diesel subsidy for fishermen under NPP govt

2024-09-13   |   Uncategorized

The Presidential Candidate of the National People’s Power (NPP), Anura Kumara Dissanayake, stated that under an NPP government, fishermen would rece...

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LNP - ‘How can we trust leaders who refuse to admit past mistakes?’ - President Ranil

2024-09-13   |   Politics

President Ranil Wickremesinghe stated that all political parties, except his own, are responsible for the current state of the country.  He accused t...

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LNP - Sri Lanka to lift all vehicle import restrictions by February 2025

2024-09-13   |   Business

Sri Lanka’s Cabinet of Ministers has decided to lift all vehicle import restrictions by February 2025, according to Foreign Minister Ali Sabry. ...

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LNP - Price of Essential Food Items Tripled Since 2022- Dr. Chandrasiri

2024-09-12   |   Crime

Director of Socio- Economics and Planning at the Department of Agriculture, Dr. Chamila Chandrasiri said there has been a threefold hike in prices of ...

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LNP - Plans underway to keep security beefed up post Presidential election

2024-09-12   |   Politics

Plans are underway to keep security beefed up islandwide following the post-election period in order to maintain law and order and uphold democracy, t...

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LNP - Australia plans a minimum age limit for social media use

2024-09-12   |   Uncategorized

CNN - Australia intends to set a minimum age limit for children to use social media, citing concerns about mental and physical health. The plan h...

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LNP - USD 577.5 million received from expatriate workers during August

2024-09-11   |   Uncategorized

The amount of remittance sent to Sri Lanka in August this year has increased by 11 percent when compared with August of last year, the Bureau of Forei...

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LNP - Revised import duties set to boost local trade and industries

2024-09-11   |   Business

Sri Lanka’s local business community stands to gain from a major revision of the country’s import tax structure, with the government announcing ne...

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LNP - Pakistan resentful over exclusion of its nationals from visa-relaxed entry into Sri Lanka

2024-09-11   |   Travel

Pakistan, a country that stood by Sri Lanka in international forums and the fight against terrorism, is upset over the latest visa restrictions impose...

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LNP - Election Commission orders removal of campaign stickers on vehicles

2024-09-10   |   Politics

The Election Commission has issued a directive for the immediate removal of election campaign stickers displayed on vehicles.  This decision foll...

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LNP - Sri Lanka braces for possible monkeypox threat

2024-09-10   |   Uncategorized

In the wake of India recording a suspected case of mpox, the local health authorities continue to ramp up its vigilance. According to India’s health...

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