LNP - Sajith request more time to declare assets and liabilities

2025-09-20   |   Politics

Opposition Leader Sajith Premadasa has made a written request from the Commission to Investigate Allegations of Bribery or Corruption (CIABOC) to subm...

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LNP - Inaugural Ceylon Gemlogue to promote Ceylon gems globally

2025-09-20   |   Uncategorized

centuries-old gem trade, steeped in heritage yet alive with modern innovation, is about to take the spotlight in a way never seen before. Ceylon Gemlo...

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LNP - Lands in Northern Province will not be released for political gains – Minister Bimal

2025-09-20   |   Politics

Minister Bimal Ratnayake stated that lands in the Northern Province acquired by the government for security purposes will not be released with the aim...

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LNP - “Through digitalisation, we can progress with developed nations” – President

2025-09-20   |   Politics

President Anura Kumara Dissanayake stated that in order to advance the country economically, it is essential to ensure efficiency and transparency acr...

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LNP - Dunith Wellalage to rejoin Sri Lanka squad ahead of Super 4 clash tomorrow

2025-09-20   |   Uncategorized

Sri Lanka Cricket (SLC) announced that all-rounder Dunith Wellalage will rejoin the squad in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) tomorrow (20), after atten...

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LNP - Sri Lanka’s foreign currency ratings raised to ‘CCC+/C’

2025-09-20   |   Business

S&P Global Ratings on Friday raised its long- and short-term foreign currency sovereign credit ratings on Sri Lanka to ‘CCC+/C’ from ‘SD/SD...

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LNP - SLAF intelligence officer arrested over Rs. 20M gold smuggling attempt at BIA

2025-09-19   |   Crime

In a major enforcement success, the Narcotics Control Unit of Sri Lanka Customs apprehended an intelligence officer of the Sri Lanka Air Force (SLAF) ...

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LNP - Paytm Founder calls on Sri Lanka to harness digital economy potential at Disrupt Asia 2025

2025-09-19   |   Business

India’s fintech giant, Paytm Founder and CEO Vijay Shekhar Sharma yesterday urged Sri Lanka to seize its moment to transform into a global digital e...

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LNP - Spa owners want laws to legalize and regulate their business expedited

2025-09-19   |   Business

Spa owners have called for expediting the legalization and regulating of their business so that it would become an official industry in Sri Lanka. Sri...

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LNP - Shasheendra Rajapaksa further remanded

2025-09-19   |   Uncategorized

Former State Minister Shasheendra Rajapaksa, who faces allegations of offenses under the Public Property Act, has been further remanded until Septembe...

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LNP - Gunman and two suspects arrested in murder of Dan Priyasad

2025-09-19   |   Crime

The alleged shooter in the murder of political activist Dan Priyasad was arrested last night, along with two others—including a woman—in Ranwala t...

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LNP - ‘Ali Roshan’ sentenced to 15 years RI for illegal possession of elephant

2025-09-19   |   Law

Samarappulige Niraj Roshan, alias ‘Ali Roshan’, who was convicted on two counts of possessing an elephant without a valid permit, has been sentenc...

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LNP - Global cricket stars express condolences over death of Dunith Wellalage’s father

2025-09-19   |   Sports

The global cricketing fraternity has expressed profound sorrow over the sudden demise of Suranga Wellalage, the father of young Sri Lankan all-rounder...

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LNP - Court orders PNB Director to appear before court over Backhoe Saman’s wife’s case

2025-09-18   |   Crime

Colombo Chief Magistrate Asanga S. Bodaragama ordered the Director of the Police Narcotics Bureau to personally appear before court on September 25 an...

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LNP - Sri Lankan passport almost in par with North Korea, Palestine

2025-09-18   |   Travel

The Sri Lankan passport which ranked at 91 among 105 countries dropped a further 6 spots since March this year to 97, further weakening the standing o...

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LNP - Sri Lanka’s overseas missions directed to identify new export markets, attract sustainable foreign investments

2025-09-18   |   Business

Minister of Foreign Affairs, Vijitha Herath, along with the Minister of Industry, Sunil Handunneththi, and Minister of Trade, Wasantha Samarasinghe, l...

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LNP - Businessman arrested for selling foreign cigarettes to schoolchildren

2025-09-18   |   Crime

A businessman has been arrested by the police on suspicion of selling illegally imported cigarettes to schoolchildren in the Thanamalwila area. It has...

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LNP - ‘Disrupt Asia 2025’ aims to unlock Sri Lanka as South Asia’s innovation hub

2025-09-18   |   Technology

The second day of Disrupt Asia 2025, Sri Lanka’s premier startup conference and innovation festival running from September 17–20, unfolded today a...

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LNP - 3.9 magnitude earthquake strikes off Trincomalee coast

2025-09-18   |   Weather

An earthquake of 3.9 magnitude was recorded on Thursday (18) in the sea area off the coast of Trincomalee, according to the Geological Survey and Mine...

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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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