LNP - No decision to ban mobiles, other electronic items

2021-07-05   |   Uncategorized

Secretary to the Ministry of Finance said no decision has been taken to ban imports of mobile phones, TVs, refrigerators, several electronic items, de...

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LNP - Prices of bakery goods not to be increased

2021-07-02   |   Crime

The All-Ceylon Bakery Owners’ Association has decided not to increase the prices of any bakery product if there is no hike in the prices of wheat fl...

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LNP - Sri Lanka Embassy in Japan Facilitates Three Virtual Investment and Export Webinars

2021-07-02   |   Business

Sri Lanka Mission in Japan facilitated 3 online promotional events to increase exports to Japan and investment to Sri Lanka including country specific...

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LNP - Softlogic Finance’s Growth Trajectory Backed by Shareholder Confidence

2021-07-02   |   Business

Zero NPLs on Rs. 14 Billion worth loans in a globally challenging year Softlogic Finance PLC, a subsidiary of Softlogic Capital the financial arm of t...

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LNP - Batticaloa airport to be developed as complete domestic airport: Tourism Minister

2021-07-02   |   Politics

The Batticaloa airport is to be developed as an attractive domestic airport with more facilities, Tourism Minister Prasanna Ranatunga said. Addressing...

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LNP - SL to borrow US $ 150mn from ADB for COVID-19 vaccination

2021-07-02   |   Health

The Cabinet of Ministers this week granted approval to obtain U$ $150 million loan from the Asian Development Bank (ADB) to roll out ‘Responsive COV...

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LNP - Fourth wave likely in 10 weeks if guidelines ignored

2021-07-02   |   Travel

Health experts have warned that the new Delta Variant which is spreading across the country, after sporadic cases were found in recent days, will caus...

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LNP - Police given 2,000 trishaws to execute duties efficiently

2021-07-02   |   Crime

2,000 new three wheelers were provided to all island police stations to carry out police duties in a more efficient manner,today, the Public Security ...

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LNP - Arjuna blames cricket administration for players misbehaviour

2021-07-02   |   Sports

Former Minister and cricket captain Arjuna Ranatunge yesterday accused the cricket administration of the indecent behaviour of three Sri Lankan cricke...

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LNP - Nurses fall sick: Hospital services crippled

2021-07-02   |   Crime

Hospital services throughout the country crippled due to the 48-hour sick leave campaign launched by all the nursing staff attached to the three main ...

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LNP - Sinopharm 1st dose for 30 plus

2021-07-02   |   Uncategorized

The first dose of Chinese Sinopharm COVID-19 Vaccine will be given today for the people who are over 30 years of age at the Colombo Municipal Council'...

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LNP - Kanya D’Almeida becomes first Sri Lankan to win Commonwealth Short Story Prize

2021-07-01   |   Uncategorized

Kanya D’Almeida has been declared the overall winner of the Commonwealth Short Story Prize, for a “captivating” tale set in a Sri Lankan “sanc...

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LNP - Compulsory retirement age of medical officers in public service extended

2021-07-01   |   Crime

The age limit for compulsory retirement of medical officers of all grades in the public service has been extended via a Gazette Extraordinary publishe...

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LNP - Action to be taken against impersonator who assaulted a female council member

2021-07-01   |   Crime

Mayor of Colombo Rosy Senanayake yesterday assured that she will lodge a complaint with President Gotabaya Rajapaksa and Prime Minister Mahinda Rajapa...

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LNP - Organic farming can bring numerous advantages if planned and managed well: German Ambassador

2021-07-01   |   Uncategorized

German Ambassador Holger Seubert, who asserted that Germany’s support to Sri Lanka in organic farming is far from new, said his country stands ready...

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LNP - IAI to upgrade the Sri Lankan Air Force’s Kfir aircraft

2021-07-01   |   Technology

Israel Aerospace Industries (IAI) recently signed a contract, worth USD $50 million with Sri Lanka's Ministry of Defense to upgrade Kfir aircraft for ...

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LNP - Death of sea turtles due to environmental damage caused by X-Press Pearl- AG

2021-07-01   |   Uncategorized

An expert committee appointed by the Marine Environment Protection Authority has revealed the death of sea turtles and other fish reported in recent w...

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LNP - Bread prices likely to increase by Rs.10: Bakery Owners’

2021-07-01   |   Crime

If the government does not take action to control the wheat flour price hike, the price of a loaf of bread will be increased by Rs.10, the All Ceylon ...

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LNP - Etihad Airways: Flights suspended from Sri Lanka & three other countries

2021-07-01   |   Technology

Etihad Airways, via its official website, announced yesterday the suspension of passenger flights from Bangladesh, India, Pakistan and Sri Lanka effec...

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LNP - Arrivals from Middle Eastern countries no longer restricted: CAASL

2021-07-01   |   Uncategorized

Passenger arrival restrictions imposed on Middle Eastern countries has been lifted from today, the Civil Aviation Authority of Sri Lanka said (CAASL)....

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LNP - DMT resumes services today at Narahenpita, Werahera

2021-07-01   |   Crime

The Motor Traffic Department (DMT) has resumed its services at the Narahenpita main office and at the Werahera branch from today, DMT Commissioner Gen...

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LNP - ICTA launches – A survey study to Accelerate Tech Startup Ecosystem ‘Towards a Startup Friendly Government’

2021-06-30   |   Politics

The Information and Communication Technology Agency of Sri Lanka (ICTA), the apex Government body for Technology Startup Development in the country ha...

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LNP - Railway trade union launches token strike

2021-06-30   |   Business

Locomotive Engine Operators’ Union has launched a token strike from 8.00 am today (June 30). Its secretary, Indika Dodangoda said the trade union ac...

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LNP - Switzerland donates USD 4 million worth COVID aid to Sri Lanka

2021-06-30   |   Technology

Ambassador of Switzerland to Sri Lanka Dominik Furgler, who called on Prime Minister Mahinda Rajapaksa on Monday (June 28) at Temple Trees, has hand o...

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LNP - Gradual decline in conducting PCR tests: GMOA

2021-06-30   |   Uncategorized

According to the daily report issued by the health Ministry, there is a gradual decline in conducting PCR tests, Government Medical Officers' Associat...

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