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Crime LNP - Special meeting today to expedite restoration of online government services affected across 8 departments
A special meeting with relevant officials is scheduled to be held today (14) to expedite the restoration of online government services that were disrupted,…
Travel LNP - Over 62,000 tourists arrive in first 12 days of October
The number of tourists who arrived in the country in the first 12 days of October stood at 62,741, the Sri Lanka Tourism Development Authority has announced.…
Crime LNP - ‘Ishara Sewwandi’ arrested in Nepal
‘Ishara Sewwandi’, the fugitive female suspect wanted in connection with the murder of underworld figure Sanjeewa Kumara Samararatne, alias ‘Ganemulla…
Politics LNP - Harsha de Silva defends Suwa Seriya brand
Samagi Jana Balawegaya MP Harsha de Silva clarified that despite government claims, the Suwa Seriya ambulance service is not his personal property. Addressing…
Crime LNP - Public cheers as Police constable granted bail
The Police Constable, remanded for allegedly assaulting a lawyer at the Mount Lavinia court premises, was greeted with cheers after being granted bail today.…
Crime LNP - Surge in online scams reported in Sri Lanka
The Sri Lanka Computer Emergency Response Team (SLCERT) has raised an alarm over a surge in online scams targeting unsuspecting victims. Senior Information…
Technology LNP - Sri Lanka faces tougher conditions in retaining GSP+
A great deal of work remains to be done by Sri Lanka to retain and expand its export market in the European Union (EU), which currently absorbs more than 24…
Crime LNP - Police seek to arrest senior attorney over incident at Mount Lavinia court premises
Police officers have visited the residence of the senior attorney connected to the incident in which a police officer allegedly assaulted an attorney within…
Health LNP - 78th session of WHO Regional Committee for South-East Asia begins in Colombo today
The 78th Session of the World Health Organization (WHO) Regional Committee for South-East Asia will be held in Colombo from today (13) to 15 October 2025. The…
Business LNP - Foreign remittances reach $695 million in September
The Central Bank of Sri Lanka (CBSL) has stated that Sri Lankan migrant workers sent a total of US $695.7 million in remittances to the country in September…
Crime LNP - Police launch probe into Mount Lavinia Court assault incident
Police have launched an investigation into an incident at the Mount Lavinia Magistrate’s Court premises in which a lawyer was allegedly assaulted by a police…
Entertainment LNP - WHO Director-General Dr. Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus arrives in Sri Lanka
Dr. Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus, the Director-General of the World Health Organization (WHO) has arrived in the island a short while ago. Dr. Ghebreyesus…
Politics LNP - Majority of hospital admissions in Sri Lanka caused by accidents: Health Minister
The majority of hospital admissions in Sri Lanka are caused by accidents, says Minister of Health and Mass Media, Dr. Nalinda Jayatissa. Speaking at a special…
Politics LNP - Daily wage of plantation workers will be increased to Rs. 1,750 before the end of this year: President
The daily wage of plantation workers will be increased to Rs. 1,750 before the end of this year, President Anura Kumara Dissanayake stated while speaking at an…
Technology LNP - John Keells CG Auto urges expedited release of detained BYD vehicles
John Keells CG Auto (Pvt) Ltd, the authorised distributor of BYD vehicles in Sri Lanka, yesterday emphasised the necessity of expediting the release of BYD…
Technology LNP - Sri Lanka’s first AI-powered hotel inaugurated
Minister of Foreign Affairs, Foreign Employment and Tourism Vijitha Herath attended the inauguration of the Grand Serendib Colombo, Sri Lanka’s first…
Business LNP - PUCSL to announce final decision on electricity tariff revision on Oct 14
The Public Utilities Commission of Sri Lanka (PUCSL) announced that its final decision on the proposed revision of electricity tariffs will be made public on…
Crime LNP - 15 new breast cancer cases reported daily in Sri Lanka
Approximately 15 new breast cancer cases are reported daily in Sri Lanka, while about three women die each day due to the disease, health authorities have…
Crime LNP - Egg prices to drop by Rs. 10
The All Ceylon Egg Producers Association has announced a reduction in egg prices by Rs. 10 in the local market. The Association’s Chairperson, Navod…
Crime LNP - Gold prices in Sri Lanka surge by around Rs. 5,000 today
Gold prices in Sri Lanka have been increased by approximately Rs. 5,000 today (11) in comparison to the last week. Accordingly, the price of a 22-carat gold…
General LNP - Cardinal Ranjith slams proposed bill to ban corporal punishment
His Eminence Archbishop of Colombo, Cardinal Malcolm Ranjith has stated that some laws of the Western world regarding the implementation of the proposed bill…
Crime LNP - Business fined for selling bottled water at inflated prices
The Colombo Magistrate’s Court has imposed a fine of Rs. 600,000 on a business in the Kolonnawa area that was found guilty of selling a bottle of drinking…
Crime LNP - Seven arrested over child’s drowning in swimming pool in Nugegoda
Mirihana Police have arrested seven individuals, including the assistant principal of the International school, in connection with the tragic death of a…
Education LNP - 60% of school students in Sri Lanka suffer from depression – Expert
It has been revealed that 60 percent of school students in Sri Lanka suffer from depression, according to recent research findings. The study also shows that…