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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LNP - Group arrested for illegal excavation of artifacts in two areas

2025-09-15   |   Crime

The police have arrested a group of individuals involved in the illegal excavation of artifacts at two separate locations in the country. During a rai...

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LNP - Renovation of Pettah Central Bus Stand under President’s patronage today

2025-09-15   |   Politics

The renovation of the Pettah Central Bus Stand is scheduled to commence this morning (15) under the patronage of President Anura Kumara Dissanayake. C...

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LNP - House hunting begins for Mahinda Rajapaksa

2025-09-10   |   Uncategorized

Supporters of former President Mahinda Rajapaksa have begun searching for a new residence in Colombo for him, following the enactment of a new law tha...

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LNP - Owner of bus involved in fatal Ella crash arrested

2025-09-10   |   Crime

The owner of the bus involved in the recent fatal accident on the Ella-Wellawaya road has been taken into police custody, police said. Ella Police arr...

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LNP - Electricity tariffs to increase by 6.8%?

2025-09-10   |   Uncategorized

The Ceylon Electricity Board (CEB) has proposed a 6.8% increase in electricity tariffs for the final quarter of 2025, according to the Public Utilitie...

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LNP - Resolution on agreement between Sri Lanka and UAE passed in Parliament

2025-09-10   |   Politics

The resolution on the agreement between Sri Lanka and the United Arab Emirates has been passed in Parliament today (09) with a majority of 163 votes. ...

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LNP - “Is Namal trying to become the President of Iceland?” Bimal asks

2025-09-10   |   Crime

Responding to claims made by former Minister Namal Rajapaksa on the government’s failure to curb the drug trade, Leader of the House Bimal Ratnayake...

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LNP - Global promotion gaps put SL’s 2030 tourism targets at risk

2025-09-10   |   Travel

Sri Lanka’s ambitious plan to attract five million tourists and generate US$ 10 billion in annual revenue by 2030 is under threat as bureaucratic de...

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LNP - Showers, strong winds expected in various parts of the country today

2025-09-04   |   Weather

A few showers may occur in the Western and Sabaragamuwa provinces and in the Galle, Matara, Kandy, and Nuwara-Eliya districts today (04), the Departme...

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