LNP - Five men arrested for sharing porn videos, pictures in social media

2021-07-13   |   Crime

Five suspects in various parts of the country have been arrested for publishing pornographic videos and pictures in social media such as Facebook. Pol...

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LNP - JAT Holdings concludes virtual investor forum for upcoming IPO

2021-07-09   |   Uncategorized

JAT Holdings, Sri Lanka’s trusted leader in wood coatings, hosted an informative virtual investor forum today (08) for their upcoming Initial Public...

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LNP - MAGA to construct a new Railway Operation HQ & Train Control Centre at Maradana

2021-07-09   |   Weather

Sri Lanka’s railway system transports essential goods and freight, serves thousands of daily commuters, and forms an island-wide transport network t...

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LNP - New revised health guidelines to be issued, lifting some restrictions

2021-07-09   |   Health

Director-General of Health Services will issue revised guidelines, lifting several restrictions, which need to be followed by people due to COVID-19, ...

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LNP - SriLankan Airlines rejects claims that its flight suffered mid-air fuel shortage

2021-07-09   |   Technology

While rejecting claims that on July 6, SriLankan flight (UL504 en route from London to Colombo) had suffered a mid-air fuel shortage, SriLankan Airlin...

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LNP - All types of visas for foreigners extended for another 30 days: Immigration Dept.

2021-07-09   |   Travel

The validity period of all types of Visas currently obtained by foreigners in Sri Lanka has been extended up to August 8 from today, the Immigration D...

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LNP - 2% additional interest rate for SDAs

2021-07-09   |   Business

Additional interest up to 2 percent per annum will be extended for two years for Special Deposit Accounts (SDAs), the Central Bank said today. “Cons...

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LNP - Around 1,000 students to be administered with Pfizer

2021-07-09   |   Politics

The government has decided to administer Pfizer vaccines to nearly 1,000 students going overseas for higher education, Army Commander Shavendra Silva ...

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LNP - SL’s batting coach Grant Flower diagnosed with COVID-19

2021-07-09   |   Sports

A specialist batting coach of the Sri Lanka Cricket team who returned to the country after the England tour, has been diagnosed with COVID infection, ...

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LNP - 40 more die of COVID-19

2021-07-09   |   Uncategorized

A total of 40 more COVID-19 related deaths that occurred yesterday (07) were confirmed by the Director-General of Health Services today. According to ...

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LNP - Govt. plans to open country within two months: Tourism Minister

2021-07-09   |   Politics

The Government has planned to open up the country within two months after vaccinating its citizens at least with a single dose, Tourism Minister Prasa...

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LNP - Dasun Shanaka set to be named new ODI and T20 Captain

2021-07-08   |   Sports

The game of musical chairs for captaincy in Sri Lankan cricket is set for the next round, as according to the latest reports the board will be droppin...

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LNP - Sri Lanka Retailers’ Association urges for relief measures from Hon. Prime Minister

2021-07-08   |   Politics

Sri Lanka Retailers Association (SLRA), the apex body of Sri Lanka’s Organised Retail Sector (ORS) consisting of last mile retailers, met Hon. Prime...

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LNP - Sri Lanka to raise concerns with US on travel advise

2021-07-08   |   Technology

The Sri Lankan Government is to raise concerns with the United States over an updated travel advise which maintains that there is a threat of terroris...

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LNP - UL resumes Colombo - Moscow route after 6-year break

2021-07-08   |   Uncategorized

National carrier SriLankan Airlines will resume flights to the Russian capital, Moscow from 30 June where it will operate a weekly scheduled flight be...

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LNP - Update: Basil finally gets Finance

2021-07-08   |   Business

Basil Rajapaksa was sworn in as the Finance Minister before President Gotabaya Rajapaksa a short while ago. Prime Minister Mahinda Rajapaksa who held ...

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LNP - Home appliances to be produced at H’tota industrial park

2021-07-08   |   Technology

The Hambantota International Port Group (HIPG) will soon be able to facilitate manufacturing of home appliances within 12 months due to a number of ef...

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LNP - Govt. sets up new ministry for economic policy

2021-07-08   |   Politics

The government issued a special gazette notification earlier today establishing a new ministry. President Gotabaya Rajapaksa via the gazatte notificat...

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LNP - Tourists no longer require Foreign Min approval to enter SL

2021-07-08   |   Technology

Tourists will be able to visit Sri Lanka with relaxed rules and regulations despite the rapid spread of COVID-19 as per the renewed health guidelines...

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LNP - Pfizer vaccination in Colombo postponed

2021-07-08   |   Health

The Pfizer vaccination in Colombo which was underway as the second dose for the AstraZeneca vaccine, has been postponed as the AstraZeneca vaccine wil...

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LNP - Priority given to import electric vehicles to reduce air pollution

2021-07-08   |   Business

A cabinet Memorandum was presented last week in view give priority to import electric vehicles to reduce air pollution in the country, Environment Min...

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LNP - United States provides USD 75 mn

2021-07-07   |   Uncategorized

The funding agreement directs a portion of the loan to businesses that are owned by women, led by women, or provide a product or service that empowers...

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LNP - Digital ID rollout needs to be expedited – Minister Namal Rajapaksa

2021-07-07   |   Politics

Speaking at a Policy Dialogue on “National Transformation through Digital ID “organized by the Computer Society of Sri Lanka (CSSL), held as a vir...

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LNP - Consultative Committee on Defence approves Kotelawala Defence University Bill

2021-07-07   |   Technology

The Consultative Committee on Defence recently agreed to present the General Sir John Kotelawala National Defence University Bill to Parliament for th...

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LNP - CCC applauds govt. efforts to expedite vaccination drive

2021-07-07   |   Technology

The government’s efforts in expediting the vaccination drive across the country was well received by the local business community as it is the only ...

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