LNP - Sri Lanka on track to roll out e-NIC, Thales delivering final 400k cards

2025-05-27   |   Uncategorized

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

2025-05-27   |   Business

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

2025-05-27   |   Travel

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

2025-05-27   |   Crime

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

2025-05-26   |   Business

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

2025-05-26   |   Travel

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

2025-05-26   |   Crime

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

2025-05-26   |   Uncategorized

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

2025-05-26   |   Uncategorized

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

2025-05-25   |   Uncategorized

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

2025-05-25   |   Uncategorized

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

2025-05-25   |   Uncategorized

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

2025-05-25   |   Travel

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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LNP - Malini Fonseka’s remains brought to National Film Corporation

2025-05-25   |   Business

The body will lie in state at the Tharangani Hall of the National Film Corporation today, while the public will also be given an opportunity to pay th...

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LNP - Malini Fonseka’s remains to lie in state today for public to pay respect

2025-05-25   |   Technology

The remains of late veteran actress Malini Fonseka, known as the “Queen of Sri Lankan Cinema”, is scheduled to be brought to the National Film Cor...

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LNP - Sri Lanka’s wildlife rangers featured in Prince William’s new BBC docu-series

2025-05-24   |   Sports

Sri Lanka’s tireless wildlife defenders have taken the global spotlight in ‘Guardians’, a powerful new documentary series launched by Prince Wil...

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LNP - Malini Fonseka’s last rites with state honours on Monday

2025-05-24   |   Uncategorized

The final rites of veteran actress Malini Fonseka will be held with full state honours on 26 May (Monday) at Independence Square, according to the Min...

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LNP - ‘Queen of Sri Lankan Cinema’, Malini Fonseka passes away

2025-05-24   |   Entertainment

Sri Lankan cinema icon and veteran actress Malini Fonseka, widely celebrated as the “Queen of Sri Lankan Cinema,” has passed away this morning (24...

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LNP - Angelo Mathews to retire from Test cricket

2025-05-23   |   Sports

Former Sri Lanka captain Angelo Mathews will retire from Test cricket after the first match against Bangladesh, the veteran all-rounder announced in a...

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LNP - ’’No beds, no rights’’: UK woman held over £1.2m Kush haul cries foul in Sri Lanka jail

2025-05-23   |   Crime

Sri Lanka’s Prisons Department yesterday has denied claims of mistreatment made by a British woman who was remanded on drug charges, insisting she i...

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LNP - Miss Indonesia wins talent final at Miss World 2025

2025-05-23   |   Uncategorized

In a spectacular celebration of global artistry and cultural diversity, the 72nd Miss World Festival marked one of its most anticipated events – Mis...

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LNP - Duminda Dissanayake arrested over ‘gold-plated’ T-56 firearm

2025-05-23   |   Crime

Former Minister and Anuradhapura District Organiser of the Sri Lanka Freedom Party (SLFP), Duminda Dissanayake, has been arrested by police. Police sa...

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LNP - Trump administration bars Harvard from enrolling international students

2025-05-23   |   Uncategorized

The Trump administration on Thursday revoked Harvard University’s ability to enroll international students, delivering a sharp punishment to the eli...

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LNP - Sri Lanka looks to modernize and digitize driving license for overseas use

2025-05-23   |   Crime

A discussion has been held on the challenges Sri Lankan citizens face in using their driving licenses overseas—especially in Italy and other Europea...

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LNP - No risk of new COVID variant spreading in Sri Lanka – Health Secretary

2025-05-23   |   Health

There is no risk of a new ‘COVID-19’ variant spreading in Sri Lanka, and therefore there is no need for unnecessary fear, according to Secretary o...

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