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Politics LNP - Cabinet Reshuffle: New portfolios for 3 ministers and 10 deputy ministers
The government has announced the new portfolios of three Cabinet Ministers and 10 Deputy Ministers following today’s Cabinet reshuffle. Cabinet Ministers…
Entertainment LNP - Derana Cinema of Tomorrow winner “Vihanga Premaya” secures global release via Lanka Events & IFMN
Lanka Events, the leading overseas Sri Lankan film distributor based in Sydney and a strategic partner of TV Derana, has announced the global release of…
Technology LNP - Ferrari lifts the hood on EV tech in maiden electric car
Ferrari has unveiled the technology which will power its hotly-anticipated first electric car, the Elettrica, as the 78-year-old luxury Italian sportscar maker…
Business LNP - Colombo Port generates Rs. 32 billion profit in first 8 months of 2025
The Colombo Port has recorded a net profit of Rs. 32.2 billion (after tax) during the first eight months of 2025, the Ministry of Transport, Highways, Ports,…
Business LNP - Vehicle imports surge – Less takers
Vehicle importers have reported a slowdown in demand for new vehicle purchases following a surge in imports over the past several months. They said the influx…
Politics LNP - Sri Lanka marks 151st World Post Day today
Today (9) marks the 151st World Post Day, which is being commemorated around the globe. In Sri Lanka, the national ceremony to mark the World Post Day is…
Politics LNP - Israel and Hamas agree to ‘first phase’ of plan to end fighting and release hostages, Trump says
Israel and Hamas have agreed to the “first phase” of his peace plan to pause fighting and release at least some hostages and prisoners, U.S. President Donald…
Health LNP - 10% of Sri Lankans suffer from various mental illnesses – Experts
Around 10% of the country’s population suffers from various mental illnesses, the Ministry of Health states. Director General of Health Services Dr. Asela…
Technology LNP - Govt extends tax relief for Mattala Airport to attract airlines
The government has decided to extend the concessionary period granted to the Mattala Rajapaksa International Airport in relation to the deviation tax. As per…
Health LNP - Ten women conceive as sperm bank brings hope
The newly established sperm bank at Castle Street Hospital for Women in Colombo has produced encouraging results with ten women successfully conceiving through…
Politics LNP - Over 165,000 vehicle number plates yet been issued, Transport Minister reveals
Minister of Transport, Highways, Ports and Civil Aviation Bimal Ratnayake today (08) acknowledged in Parliament the on-going delay in the process of issuing…
Politics LNP - Commuters can pay bus fares using bank cards from Nov. 30 – Transport Minister
Minister of Transport, Highways, Ports and Civil Aviation Bimal Rathnayake has announced that commuters will be able to pay bus fares using bank-issued credit…
General LNP - Sri Lankan designer shines at Paris Fashion Week
Sri Lankan designer Chathuri Samaraweera’s ‘Spring/Summer 2026 collection’ shined at the Paris Fashion Week, making it the first time that a Sri Lankan…
Sports LNP - WARNING! Mafia Running Schools Rugby
One man has found the guts to speak out against a monopoly in rugby as some schools are causing heartburn and promoting the win-at-any-cost syndrome Zahira…
Health LNP - Boy dies after tragic accident at Colombo Swimming Club
The eight-year-old boy who was critically injured in an incident at the Colombo Swimming Club has passed away while receiving treatment at a private hospital,…
Technology LNP - Strict Sri Lankan vegetarian passenger dies on board Qatar Airways
A Southern California cardiologist flying Qatar Airways from Los Angeles to Sri Lanka was denied the vegetarian meal he had ordered, then died after choking on…
Technology LNP - Govt. doubles down on action against religious fanaticism
In response to growing concerns over the spread of distorted and misleading versions of the four major religions, the government has taken steps to prevent…
Business LNP - Chinese EV giant BYD sees UK sales soar by 880%
Chinese car making giant BYD says the UK has become its biggest market outside China, after its sales there surged by 880% in September compared to a year…
Health LNP - Surging numbers of children using e-cigarettes: WHO
More than 100 million people, including at least 15 million children, use e-cigarettes, fuelling a new wave of nicotine addiction, the World Health…
Law LNP - Human Rights Council adopts resolution on Sri Lanka
The resolution A/HRC/60/L.1/Rev.1 on promoting reconciliation, accountability and human rights in Sri Lanka has been adopted at the United Nations Human Rights…
Crime LNP - 36-year-old woman arrested following tragic Gampola accident
A tragic accident was reported earlier today (06) in Doluwa, Gampola, where three women lost their lives after being hit by a car. Police suspect that the…
Weather LNP - Met Department website comes to a standstill while weather causes havoc
The Department of Meteorology website has run into trouble due to technical issues as adverse weather conditions caused havoc in some areas over the weekend.…
Business LNP - Sri Lanka ready for investment in offshore oil, gas extraction
Sri Lanka is ready to complete the selection of a marketing consultant this week to proceed with calling for bids for commercial extraction of offshore natural…
Crime LNP - Passenger arrested at BIA while attempting to smuggle foreign cigarettes worth over Rs. 1.35 mln
A Sri Lankan passenger has been arrested at the Bandaranaike International Airport (BIA) by officers of the Police Narcotics Bureau (PNB) while attempting to…