LNP - Arugam Bay ‘bikini ban’ work of an organised group
The Defence Ministry and the Inspector General of Police (IGP) have been asked to urgently investigate into the false news claiming that bikinis have ...
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LNP - Cost of living in Sri Lanka has doubled since 2021 – CBSL
The Central Bank of Sri Lanka (CBSL) states that the cost of living for individuals in the country has doubled compared to 2021. However, the increase...
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LNP - SC to hear petitions filed challenging Deshabandu’s appointment as IGP
The Supreme Court today (28) ordered that the petitions filed, seeking a ruling that the appointment of Deshabandu Tennakoon as the Inspector General ...
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LNP - Govt. considers pact termination with over US $ 40 million compensation for fresh deal
The government mulls termination of the current project for the construction of the Kadawatha - Mirigama stretch of the Central Expressway with a paym...
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LNP - Colombo Stock Exchange records landmark single-day turnover
The Colombo Stock Exchange (CSE) recorded a significant milestone today (27), with its total market turnover reaching Rs. 18.7 billion, one of the hig...
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LNP - ‘Tourist Family’: Kollywood movie inspired by Sri Lanka’s economic crisis crosses INR 750 million worldwide
Tourist Family, the debut film of director Abishan Jeevinth, is proving to be 2025’s breakout Tamil hit, crossing an impressive Rs 75 crore at the g...
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LNP - Minister Mervin Silva indicted
The Commission to Investigate Allegations of Bribery or Corruption (CIABOC) has filed indictments against former Minister Mervin Silva, accusing him o...
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LNP - UK Trade Envoy on inaugural visit to Sri Lanka
The UK Prime Minister’s Trade Envoy for Sri Lanka, Lord Hannett of Everton, is visiting Colombo from 25 to 28 May. This is his first visit to S...
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LNP - Marine Drive to be developed ’Marine Nights, Awakening Colombo’ theme
The Cabinet has approved the proposal to develop the Marine Drive from the Kollupitiya Railway Station to Dehiwala under the theme 'Marine Nights, Awa...
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LNP - Trains along coastal line delayed
Train services along the coastal line are experiencing delays due to a train traveling from Galle to Maradana breaking down near the Ambalangoda railw...
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LNP - Sri Lanka on track to roll out e-NIC, Thales delivering final 400k cards
The final 400,000 polycarbonate cards procured from Thales by Sri Lanka’s Department of Registration of Persons to implement the Electronic National...
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LNP - Sri Lanka and New Zealand discuss ways to deepen bilateral trade and investment ties
Debt-stricken Sri Lanka hosted one of New Zealand’s top ministers to discuss ways to deepen bilateral ties in areas such as trade, tourism and agric...
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LNP - Tourist arrivals to Sri Lanka surpass 1 million in 2025
In a significant development, the total number of tourist arrivals to Sri Lanka so far in 2025 has surpassed one million. According to latest figures ...
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LNP - Assistant Controller of Immigration Dept arrested for issuing three passports for ‘Kehelbaddara Padme
An Assistant Controller of the Department of Immigration and Emigration has been arrested for allegedly issuing three forged passports for underworld ...
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LNP - India overtakes Japan to become the fourth-largest economy: NITI Aayog CEO
India overtakes Japan to become the fourth largest economy in the world, Aayog CEO BVR Subrahmanyam has said. Subrahmanyam says the overall geopolitic...
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LNP - Clarification on viral video of assault on tourist in Weligama
Police issued a clarification regarding a viral video circulating on social media, which shows a Sri Lankan man assaulting a foreign national. Autho...
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LNP - Three arrested with heroin and ICE in Mount Lavinia
Three individuals have been arrested for the possession of heroin and crystal methamphetamine (commonly known as ICE) during separate raids conducted ...
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LNP - Special traffic plan around Independence Square due to funeral of Malini Fonseka
Vehicular movement will be restricted in and around Independence Square in Colombo, due to the funeral of veteran actress Malini Fonseka scheduled for...
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LNP - Last rites of Malini Fonseka with state honours today
The final rites of Sri Lankan cinema icon and veteran actress Malini Fonseka, widely celebrated as the “Queen of Sri Lankan Cinema,” is scheduled ...
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LNP - Do not panic, bikinis allowed
Police denied reports that a new law has been introduced in Arugam Bay banning locals and foreigners from wearing bikinis in public places. The matter...
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LNP - Large crowd gathers to pay last respects to Malini Fonseka
A large crowd continues to arrive at the National Film Corporation on Sunday (25) to pay their final respects to the late veteran actress Malini Fonse...
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LNP - SJB electoral organisers continue to resign
A number of electoral organisers of the Samagi Jana Balawegaya (SJB) have resigned from their respective positions due to issues relating to the selec...
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LNP - Sri Lanka to welcome 1 millionth tourist today
Sri Lanka Tourism is set to welcome its one millionth tourist today (24), making a major milestone. This achievement comes one month ahead of las...
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