LNP - CAA raids traders selling rice above controlled prices; Rs. 95 million in fines imposed

2025-09-17   |   Crime

The Consumer Affairs Authority (CAA) has intensified raids across the country to crack down on traders selling rice at prices higher than the governme...

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LNP - Sampath Manamperi surrenders to court

2025-09-17   |   Crime

Sampath Manamperi, accused of concealing two containers of raw materials allegedly used in the production of the drug “Ice” and reportedly belongi...

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LNP - ‘We aim to end the economic crisis through 2026 Budget’ – President

2025-09-17   |   Politics

President Anura Kumara Dissanayake stated that the 2022–2023 economic crisis and the resulting social hardships were not random events, emphasizing ...

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LNP - Trade Minister faces questions over declared assets, wealth

2025-09-17   |   Politics

Minister Samarasinghe faces backlash on Social media - Assets reportedly exceed Rs. 275 million, including commercial buildings, vehicles, and gold - ...

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LNP - BYD roars back as SL’s vehicle market sees tepid growth

2025-09-17   |   Business

Chinese automaker BYD saw a dramatic 80 percent surge in vehicle registrations in August 2025, signalling a strong recovery after a temporary setback,...

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LNP - Court grants CID permission to probe bank accounts of ‘Panadura Nilanga’

2025-09-17   |   Crime

The Colombo Magistrate’s Court has granted permission to the Criminal Investigation Department (CID) to obtain reports on the bank accounts of alleg...

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LNP - CEB workers launch ‘sick leave’ trade union action today

2025-09-17   |   Business

Employees of the Ceylon Electricity Board (CEB) have decided to report sick today (17) as part of a trade union action. Chairman of the CEB Technical ...

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LNP - President inaugurated resumption of Kadawatha–Mirigama Expressway construction

2025-09-17   |   Politics

The inauguration ceremony for the resumption of construction on the Kadawatha to Mirigama section of the Central Expressway Project commenced a short ...

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LNP - Oscar-winning actor, director and activist Robert Redford dies at 89

2025-09-16   |   Entertainment

Robert Redford, the Hollywood golden boy who became an Oscar-winning director, liberal activist and godfather for independent cinema under the name of...

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LNP - Cabinet approves proposal to conduct feasibility study to ease traffic congestion in Colombo

2025-09-16   |   Technology

The Cabinet of Ministers has granted approval to select a consultancy agency, through the procurement process, to conduct a detailed feasibility study...

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LNP - Substandard drug imports case: Indictments served on Keheliya and others

2025-09-16   |   Business

Former Minister Keheliya Rambukwella and several other defendants, accused of misusing government funds through the purchase of substandard human immu...

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LNP - Senthil Thondaman survives Kathmandu hotel fire, rescues others

2025-09-16   |   Travel

Ceylon Workers' Congress (CWC) President Senthil Thondaman, who was in Nepal recently, had a narrow escape when the hotel he was staying at was set ab...

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LNP - SL’s financial system confidence improves short term: CBSL survey

2025-09-16   |   Business

Confidence in Sri Lanka’s financial system has improved in the short term but concerns over medium-term risks persist, with the market participants ...

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LNP - One dead, six injured in Southern Expressway crash

2025-09-16   |   Uncategorized

A 35-year-old woman died and six others, including three children, have been injured in a road accident on the Southern Expressway early this morning....

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LNP - World Bank Vice President concludes first official visit to Sri Lanka

2025-09-16   |   Crime

The World Bank’s Vice President for South Asia, Johannes Zutt, concluded his first official visit to Sri Lanka yesterday (15). During his two-day vi...

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LNP - Sri Lanka eyes 6% growth in 2026, but 2025 outlook dims amid spending delays: Dy Minister

2025-09-16   |   Politics

Sri Lanka is aiming to boost its economic growth to up to 6% in 2026, partly through record government capital expenditure, though delays in passing t...

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LNP - Digital signature introduced for government entities to enhance efficiency

2025-09-16   |   Politics

A digital signature system has been introduced for public officials with the aim of making official duties easier and more efficient. Minister of Publ...

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LNP - Report on motor capacity of BYD vehicles released expected in coming weeks: AG informs court

2025-09-15   |   Crime

The Attorney General informed the Court of Appeal today (15) that the report of the expert committee appointed to determine the motor capacity of BYD ...

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LNP - Sri Lanka economy reports 4.9% growth in second quarter

2025-09-15   |   Crime

Sri Lanka’s economy grew 4.9% year-on-year in the second quarter of 2025, official data showed on Monday (15). The Department of Census and Statisti...

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LNP - Sampath Manamperi informs willingness to surrender to court through attorneys

2025-09-15   |   Crime

Sampath Manamperi, who is reportedly wanted in connection with ongoing legal proceedings, has notified authorities of his willingness to surrender to ...

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LNP - Ramith Rambukwella’s Property List Revealed: 2 Houses, Jeep, Rs. 270 Million in Undisclosed Assets

2025-09-15   |   Uncategorized

The Bribery Commission has revealed that Ramith Rambukwella, son of former Minister Keheliya Rambukwella, acquired two houses worth over Rs. 140 milli...

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LNP - Bus crews on coastal line still using drugs, Gemunu says

2025-09-15   |   Crime

Lanka Private Bus Owners' Association (LPBOA) President Gemunu Wijeratne has alleged that not only drivers but also conductors are still using drugs w...

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LNP - Strong Sri Lanka face struggling Hong Kong in Asia Cup 2025

2025-09-15   |   Uncategorized

Sri Lanka will look to build on their perfect start in Asia Cup when they take on a struggling Hong Kong in Dubai on Monday. Sri Lanka will look to bu...

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LNP - Online sex trade intensifies in Sri Lanka

2025-09-15   |   Business

Dozens of websites and mobile applications now openly display hundreds of advertisements daily - These services often involve women aged 18 to 27 and ...

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LNP - 21-year-old woman arrested for defacing Sigiriya Mirror Wall

2025-09-15   |   Crime

A young woman accused of defacing the World Heritage Site of the Sigiriya Mirror Wall (Kedapath Pavura) was arrested by the Sigiriya Police yesterday ...

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