LNP - Starlink internet service to launch for local customers after one-week inspection

2025-06-26   |   Crime

The Starlink satellite internet service will be made available to local customers following a one-week inspection of the service, Telecommunications R...

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LNP - 50 major bus stands to be renovated under ’Clean Sri Lanka’ initiative

2025-06-24   |   Uncategorized

The government is planning to renovate 50 major bus stands nationwide, including the Colombo Central Bus Stand under the 'Clean Sri Lanka' programme w...

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LNP - US crude oil futures fall over $3 as Trump announces Israel-Iran ceasefire

2025-06-24   |   Uncategorized

Oil prices tumbled on Tuesday to their lowest level in more than a week as U.S. President Donald Trump said a ceasefire has been agreed between Iran a...

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LNP - Sri Lankans in Qatar advised to remain vigilant and closely monitor directives

2025-06-24   |   Technology

Sri Lankan citizens in Qatar have been advised to stay indoors, remain vigilant and closely follow the advice issued by the government of Qatar, the S...

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LNP - Sri Lankan leaves Iran using special evacuation flight operated by India

2025-06-24   |   Travel

A Sri Lankan national has left Iran and reached New Delhi last evening (23) on a special flight operated by the government of India. Under the ‘Oper...

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LNP - Arrest warrant issued against Sajin de Vass Gunawardena

2025-06-23   |   Crime

Colombo Additional Magistrate Pavithra Sanjeewani Pathiraja today issued an arrest warrant against former Parliamentarian Sajin de Vass Gunawardena fo...

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LNP - Sri Lankan film ‘Riverstone’ picks up two awards at Shanghai International Film Festival

2025-06-23   |   Technology

The 27th Shanghai International Film Festival (SIFF) celebrated the best in global cinema at a star-studded Golden Goblet Awards ceremony held at the ...

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LNP - Jaffna to lead first phase of coconut pest eradication program

2025-06-23   |   Uncategorized

The Coconut Cultivation Board has announced the launch of a special program titled “Coconut Fortnight” (‘Pol Desathiya’) as an immediate measu...

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LNP - Sri Lanka’s FDI records 90% increase in first quarter 2025

2025-06-20   |   Uncategorized

The Board of Investment (BOI) of Sri Lanka has successfully increased Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) by US$96 million in the first quarter of 2025, c...

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LNP - Sri Lanka deports 85 Chinese nationals over criminal activities

2025-06-20   |   Crime

A total of 85 Chinese nationals convicted for various crimes, including cyber-related offences, were deported from Sri Lanka in the early hours of tod...

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LNP - Think twice before buying EVs: Vehicle importers

2025-06-20   |   Crime

The Vehicle Importers Association of Lanka (VIAL) has urged the public to carefully consider their options when purchasing electric vehicles (EVs), wa...

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LNP - MR, Maithri, Ranil, Basil, others involved in USD 110 million cattle import scam: MP

2025-06-19   |   Business

Former Presidents Mahinda Rajapaksa, Maithripala Sirisena, Ranil Wickremesinghe, former Ministers Basil Rajapaksa, P. Harrison, Wijith Wijithamuni de ...

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LNP - Keheliya’s two more daughters, son-in-law arrested

2025-06-19   |   Crime

Two more daughters of former Minister Keheliya Rambukwella, Chamithri Jayanika Rambukwella and Amali Nayanika Rambukwella—as well as Amali's husband...

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LNP - World’s most liveable city for 2025 revealed

2025-06-19   |   Uncategorized

CNN - It’s official. Vienna is no longer the most liveable city in the world. After a three-year run at the top of the annual list from the Eco...

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LNP - Over 73,000 new vehicle registrations recorded following relaxation of imports: DMT

2025-06-19   |   Business

Following the recent relaxation of vehicle imports, the Department of Motor Traffic (DMT) announced today that a total of 73,489 new vehicle and elect...

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LNP - 11.6 percent youngsters addicted to smoking, 18 percent to drinking -survey

2025-06-19   |   Uncategorized

A recent study reveals that 11.6 percent of youngsters aged 15 to 21 in Sri Lanka are actively smoking and 18 percent actively drink alcohol. The Alco...

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LNP - Ex-Minister Keheliya, wife and daughter arrested by Bribery Commission

2025-06-18   |   Crime

Former Minister of Health Keheliya Rambukwella, his wife Kusum Priyadarshini Epa and his daughter Chandula Ramali Rambukwella, have been arrested by t...

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LNP - Small cars banned, only sedans allowed for airport pickups: App-based taxi services say

2025-06-18   |   Crime

App-based taxi services at Bandaranaike International Airport (BIA) claimed that they are facing huge issues after airport authorities suddenly decide...

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LNP - Special notice to Sri Lankans seeking employment in Israel

2025-06-18   |   Crime

Sri Lanka’s Foreign Ministry says that the Population and Immigration Authority (PIBA) of Israel has informed that Israel’s international airports...

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LNP - Two arrested for demanding ransom of Rs. 1mn and threatening to kill a child

2025-06-18   |   Crime

Two individuals have been arrested for demanding a ransom of Rs. 10 million and forcibly obtaining Rs. 2 million from an individual in Badalgama, poli...

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LNP - Award winning Hollywood actor Jeremy Irons arrives in Sri Lanka

2025-06-18   |   Entertainment

Renowned British actor Jeremy Irons, a recipient of both Oscar and Emmy Awards, arrived at Bandaranaike International Airport (BIA) in Katunayake last...

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LNP - IMF to evaluate Sri Lanka’s fourth review on July 01 - Dr. Gopinath

2025-06-17   |   Uncategorized

The International Monetary Fund’s Executive Board is scheduled to evaluate Sri Lanka’s fourth review under the Extended Fund Facility (EFF) on Jul...

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LNP - Air India flight from Ahmedabad to London suspended due to technical issue

2025-06-17   |   Technology

Air India flight from Ahmedabad to London was suspended on Tuesday (June 17) due to a technical issue, said sources. The flight AI159 arrived in Ahmed...

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LNP - No fuel shortage in Sri Lanka, Energy Ministry asserts

2025-06-17   |   Uncategorized

The Ministry of Energy has urged the general public not to be misled by ‘fake news’ about a purported fuel shortage. Issuing a statement, the Ener...

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LNP - Israel-Iran conflict takes centre-stage in Sri Lanka’s Parliament

2025-06-17   |   Politics

Leader of the Opposition Sajith Premadasa today questioned as to what steps have been taken by the government to lessen the impact the Israel-Iran con...

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