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Development LNP - Tree planting project along Colombo’s Marine Drive commences
A tree planting and conservation project was launched today (5) along the stretch of Colombo’s Marine Drive, from the Kollupitiya Railway Station towards…
Politics LNP - SriLankan to pay USD 275,000 monthly for new airbus: Minister
SriLankan Airlines has to pay only a USD 275,000 monthly fee to the new airbus leased by the SriLankan airlines from France, Transport Minister Bimal Ratnayake…
Sports LNP - Former Sri Lanka cricketer Sachithra Senanayake indicted for match-fixing
The Attorney General has indicted former Sri Lankan cricketer Sachithra Senanayake at the Hambantota High Court for allegedly inciting cricketer Tharindu…
Technology LNP - SriLankan Airlines’ first wide-body aircraft in seven years touches down at BIA
SriLankan Airlines yesterday welcomed an Airbus A330-200 wide-body aircraft on arrival from Paris. The aircraft, bearing registration number 4R-ALT,…
Business LNP - Govt. earns Rs. 136 b from vehicle imports in 4 months
The Government has generated Rs. 136 billion in revenue from motor vehicle imports between January and April 2025. This figure includes collections from Value…
Crime LNP - New airport–Colombo luxury bus service now in operation
In a welcome move aimed at enhancing passenger convenience, the Route 187 Luxury Air-Conditioned Bus Service is now officially operational between Bandaranaike…
Politics LNP - All government employees advised to wear masks
Heads of all government institutions have been instructed to advise their employees to wear face masks as a precautionary measure against the potential spread…
Technology LNP - Initiative launched to appoint coastal caretakers in areas adjoining tourist hotels
A special initiative to appoint individuals as caretakers of coastal areas adjoining tourist hotels was launched this morning at the premises of the Habaraduwa…
Politics LNP - Sri Lanka received USD 650 million in FDI in first quarter: Minister
Sri Lanka received USD 650 million in Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) during the first quarter of this year (2025), according to Minister of Industry and…
Technology LNP - Beta makes first electric flight into New York City airport
Beta Technologies’ Alia CX300 on Tuesday become the first all-electric aircraft to land at a New York City airport. In partnership with the Port…
Technology LNP - SriLankan Airlines’ new Airbus A330-200 lands after low-altitude flyover
SriLankan Airlines’ newly added Airbus A330-200 landed at the Bandaranaike International Airport a short while ago, following its arrival from Paris. Prior to…
Politics LNP - Govt. to introduce Metro Bus Unit with 100 comfortable, low-entry buses
The government has planned to deploy 100 comfortable, low-floor buses for passenger transport along several major road corridors, including Colombo, Makumbura…
Politics LNP - Tesla is ‘not interested’ in producing cars in India – minister
Elon Musk-owned electric vehicle (EV) giant Tesla is “not interested in manufacturing in India”, the country’s heavy industries minister has said. The remarks…
Politics LNP - Australia ready to work with Sri Lanka’s new administration: Australian Deputy Prime Minister
Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Defence of Australia Richard Marles, reflecting on the 70-year economic and political relationship between the two…
Technology LNP - SriLankan Airlines’ new A330 to perform low fly-past over Colombo tomorrow
The newly acquired Airbus A330-200 aircraft by SriLankan Airlines is scheduled to arrive in Sri Lanka tomorrow (June 4). The aircraft, arriving from Paris,…
Crime LNP - Medical laboratory fined Rs. 500,000 for overcharging FBC test report
A medical laboratory in Malwana (Biyagama Hospital- Malwana) was fined Rs. 500,000 by the Mahara Magistrate’s Court yesterday (2) for overcharging patients for…
Business LNP - 18,000 MT of maize to be imported for ‘Thriposha’ production
The Cabinet of Ministers has granted approval to issue a permit to the Sri Lanka Thriposha Limited Company to import 18,000 metric tons of maize. Accordingly,…
Politics LNP - Australia Deputy PM arrives in Sri Lanka
Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Defence of Australia Richard Marles has arrived in the island on an official visit. A 15-member delegation accompanying…
Entertainment LNP - “No more pageants. I did my best for Sri Lanka” – Anudi bids farewell to pageantry
Anudi Gunasekara, who represented Sri Lanka at the 72nd Miss World pageant held in India, returned to the island today (June 2). Upon her arrival, Gunasekara…
Crime LNP - Sri Lanka to launch Starlink Internet Services pending final approval
Sri Lanka is on the verge of launching satellite internet services through Starlink with all necessary government processes now complete, according to the…
Health LNP - Monitoring increases as new COVID sub-variants detected
Health authorities in Sri Lanka have ramped up monitoring efforts following the detection of two new Omicron subvariants - LF.7 and XFG - within the country. A…
Crime LNP - Ex-chairman of Lindula-Talawakelle UC Asoka Sepala arrested
Former chairman of the Lindula-Talawakelle Urban Council Asoka Sepala has been arrested for causing a loss of Rs. 2.38 million to the government. The former…
Travel LNP - Australia’s Deputy PM to visit Sri Lanka
During this visit, the Deputy Prime Minister is expected to pay courtesy calls on President Anura Kumara Dissanayake and Minister of Foreign Affairs, Foreign…
Politics LNP - “Pay your taxes, and we’ll protect every rupee” – President Anura Kumara
President Anura Kumara Dissanayake announced that he has taken measures to reduce expenditure under the President’s budget wherever possible, with the aim of…