Weather LNP - Sri Lanka to dispatch medical team to assist Myanmar earthquake victims
The Ministry of Health announced that Sri Lanka is prepared to dispatch a medical team to Myanmar to assist those affected by the recent earthquake. Health…
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Development LNP - Multiple-vehicle collision on expressway
A major accident has occurred near the 25.5 km mark on the Dodangoda-Galanigama Expressway, involving multiple vehicles. According to reports, two lorries, a…
Crime LNP - Price of petrol reduced
The Ceylon Petroleum Corporation (CPC) has announced a reduction in the prices of petrol, with effect from midnight tonight (31). Accordingly, the price of…
Travel LNP - Youth dies after falling from 31st floor of luxury hotel in Colombo
A young man has died after falling from the 31st floor of a luxury hotel in Colombo. It has been reported that the deceased was staying in a room at the hotel.…
Politics LNP - Shammi Silva re-elected as SLC President
Shammi Silva has been re-elected as the President of Sri Lanka Cricket for the 2025–2027 term. SLC said that he was re-elected uncontested during the 64th…
Politics LNP - President hints at significant breakthrough in Easter attack probe
The investigations into the Easter Sunday bombings are progressing rapidly with several responsible individuals set to be exposed before Easter this year,…
Sports LNP - UNP welcomes Indian PM Modi’s visit to Sri Lanka
Former President Ranil Wickremesinghe’s United National Party (UNP) on Sunday welcomed Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s scheduled visit to Sri Lanka this week.…
Crime LNP - Man injured in shooting incident in Ambalantota
A person was shot and injured by two individuals who arrived on a motorcycle in the early hours of this morning (31), at a residence in the Koggalla area of…
Crime LNP - Katukurunda motor races go ahead following Court order
The Court of Appeal yesterday issued an order permitting the Katukurunda Circuit Race organized by the Royal Automobile Club Asia to be held on March 29, and…
Weather LNP - Myanmar’s earthquake death toll jumps to over 1,000 as more bodies recovered from rubble
The death toll from a powerful 7.7 magnitude earthquake in Myanmar jumped to more than 1,000 on Saturday as more bodies were pulled from the rubble of the…
Politics LNP - Kris Balthazaar pledges to transform Dehiwala-Mount Lavinia
“Dehiwala-Mount Lavinia has so much potential, but we must act now to improve safety, cleanliness, and public services,” says Kris Wilhelm Balthazaar, a former…
Weather LNP - Several areas to experience high temperatures
A warm weather advisory has been issued, warning that the heat index in several parts of the country could rise to the 'Caution' level in the next 24 hours.…
Security LNP - India, Sri Lanka set to ink major defence pact next week
For the first time, India and Sri Lanka are set to sign an ambitious defence cooperation pact during Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s visit to Colombo next week,…
Weather LNP - Scores dead, many missing as strong earthquakes rock Myanmar, Thailand
TRT Global - At least 25 people were killed in Myanmar and one in Thailand, while 43 others were missing after a skyscraper collapsed in Bangkok following a…
Business LNP - Colombo’s inflation climbs to -2.6% in March
The overall rate of inflation, as measured by the Colombo Consumer Price Index (CCPI) on Year-on-Year basis, has increased to -2.6% in March 2025, compared to…
Business LNP - Sri Lanka’s economy still vulnerable, sustaining reform momentum critical - IMF
The International Monetary Fund (IMF) says that the economic recovery is gaining momentum in Sri Lanka and that yet, the economy still remains vulnerable,…
General LNP - JKCG Auto begins BYD revolution delivering cars to first two customers
John Keells CG Auto (JKCG Auto) yesterday began the BYD revolution by handing over New Energy Vehicles (NEVs) to the first two customers. BYD SEALION 6 was the…
Politics LNP - Government open to all options for SriLankan, including privatisation
The government is currently exploring all potential avenues to determine the most effective strategy for restructuring the debt-laden national carrier,…
Crime LNP - Wildlife census report to be released today
The report on the recently conducted census of wild animals responsible for crop damage is scheduled to be released today (28). Following the publication of…
Sports LNP - Modi to undertake state visit to Sri Lanka from April 4 to 6
Indian Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi will undertake a State visit to Sri Lanka from April 4 to 6, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Foreign Employment, and…
Crime LNP - Two dead, one injured as bowser plunges into 30-foot precipice
Two persons have been killed and another injured after a bowser carrying rubber latex plunged into a 30-foot precipice on the Baduraliya-Kalawana road near the…
Business LNP - Sri Lanka will take two more years to reach GDP similar to 2018’ – CBSL Governor
The Governor of the Central Bank of Sri Lanka Dr. Nandalal Weerasinghe says it will take at least two years for Sri Lanka to reach a real GDP value similar to…
Crime LNP - India surpasses Sri Lanka to become world’s second largest tea exporter – report
According to data released by the Tea Board of India, India has exported 254 million kg of tea in 2024, thus becoming the second-highest exporter in the world.…
Business LNP - Trump announces 25% tariffs on car imports to US
BBC - US President Donald Trump has announced new import taxes of 25% on cars and car parts coming into the US in a move that threatens to widen the…