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Politics LNP - Digital signature introduced for government entities to enhance efficiency
A digital signature system has been introduced for public officials with the aim of making official duties easier and more efficient. Minister of Public…
Crime LNP - Report on motor capacity of BYD vehicles released expected in coming weeks: AG informs court
The Attorney General informed the Court of Appeal today (15) that the report of the expert committee appointed to determine the motor capacity of BYD…
Crime LNP - Sri Lanka economy reports 4.9% growth in second quarter
Sri Lanka’s economy grew 4.9% year-on-year in the second quarter of 2025, official data showed on Monday (15). The Department of Census and Statistics (DCS)…
Crime LNP - Sampath Manamperi informs willingness to surrender to court through attorneys
Sampath Manamperi, who is reportedly wanted in connection with ongoing legal proceedings, has notified authorities of his willingness to surrender to court.…
Crime LNP - Ramith Rambukwella’s Property List Revealed: 2 Houses, Jeep, Rs. 270 Million in Undisclosed Assets
The Bribery Commission has revealed that Ramith Rambukwella, son of former Minister Keheliya Rambukwella, acquired two houses worth over Rs. 140 million, cash…
Crime LNP - Bus crews on coastal line still using drugs, Gemunu says
Lanka Private Bus Owners' Association (LPBOA) President Gemunu Wijeratne has alleged that not only drivers but also conductors are still using drugs while on…
General LNP - Strong Sri Lanka face struggling Hong Kong in Asia Cup 2025
Sri Lanka will look to build on their perfect start in Asia Cup when they take on a struggling Hong Kong in Dubai on Monday. Sri Lanka will look to build on…
Business LNP - Online sex trade intensifies in Sri Lanka
Dozens of websites and mobile applications now openly display hundreds of advertisements daily - These services often involve women aged 18 to 27 and some…
Crime LNP - 21-year-old woman arrested for defacing Sigiriya Mirror Wall
A young woman accused of defacing the World Heritage Site of the Sigiriya Mirror Wall (Kedapath Pavura) was arrested by the Sigiriya Police yesterday (14). The…
Crime LNP - Group arrested for illegal excavation of artifacts in two areas
The police have arrested a group of individuals involved in the illegal excavation of artifacts at two separate locations in the country. During a raid…
Politics LNP - Renovation of Pettah Central Bus Stand under President’s patronage today
The renovation of the Pettah Central Bus Stand is scheduled to commence this morning (15) under the patronage of President Anura Kumara Dissanayake.…
Politics LNP - House hunting begins for Mahinda Rajapaksa
Supporters of former President Mahinda Rajapaksa have begun searching for a new residence in Colombo for him, following the enactment of a new law that…
Crime LNP - Owner of bus involved in fatal Ella crash arrested
The owner of the bus involved in the recent fatal accident on the Ella-Wellawaya road has been taken into police custody, police said. Ella Police arrested the…
Business LNP - Electricity tariffs to increase by 6.8%?
The Ceylon Electricity Board (CEB) has proposed a 6.8% increase in electricity tariffs for the final quarter of 2025, according to the Public Utilities…
Politics LNP - Resolution on agreement between Sri Lanka and UAE passed in Parliament
The resolution on the agreement between Sri Lanka and the United Arab Emirates has been passed in Parliament today (09) with a majority of 163 votes. The…
Crime LNP - “Is Namal trying to become the President of Iceland?” Bimal asks
Responding to claims made by former Minister Namal Rajapaksa on the government’s failure to curb the drug trade, Leader of the House Bimal Ratnayake alleged…
Travel LNP - Global promotion gaps put SL’s 2030 tourism targets at risk
Sri Lanka’s ambitious plan to attract five million tourists and generate US$ 10 billion in annual revenue by 2030 is under threat as bureaucratic delays stall…
Weather LNP - Showers, strong winds expected in various parts of the country today
A few showers may occur in the Western and Sabaragamuwa provinces and in the Galle, Matara, Kandy, and Nuwara-Eliya districts today (04), the Department of…
Crime LNP- CID uncovers ICE production facility of ‘Kehelbaddara Padme’ in Nuwara Eliya
The Criminal Investigation Department (CID) has uncovered that notorious organised criminal Mandinu Padmasiri alias Kehelbaddara Padme had been operating an…
Technology LNP - Plans to renovate Fort Railway Station at a cost of Rs. 1.3 billion
Plans are afoot to renovate the Colombo Fort Railway Station at a cost of Rs. 1.3 billion funded by the Asian Development Bank (ADB), the Ministry of…
Politics LNP - “There is no room for racist politics in the country again” – President pledges to people of North
President Anura Kumara Dissanayake has affirmed that no opportunity will be given for the resurgence of racist politics in the country. President Dissanayake…
Crime LNP - Ranil arrested over personal tour to UK using public funds: Bimal
Former President Ranil Wickremesinghe was arrested for going on a personal tour to the UK using public funds," Leader of the House Bimal Ratnayake told…
Crime LNP - Ex-President Ranil brought to court after arrest
Former President Ranil Wickremesinghe, who was arrested by the Criminal Investigation Department (CID), has been brought to the Colombo Fort Magistrate’s…
Crime LNP - Ranil’s arrest – First of its kind in SL history
Former President Ranil Wickremesinghe, who was arrested by the CID a short while ago, is the first former head of state to be arrested by law enforcement ever…