Business LNP - Sri Lanka’s official reserves increase marginally in Feb 2025
Sri Lanka’s Official Reserve Assets has recorded a slight improvement of 0.5% in February 2025, reaching USD 6.095 billion, compared to USD 6.065 billion in…
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Politics LNP - Deputy Minister reveals list of MPs allocated ‘Viyathpura’ houses
It was revealed during the Parliamentary session today (07), that in addition to the compensation provided by the government, then Members of Parliament whose…
Education LNP - Catholic Church denounce insult on cross by students of Royal College
The Catholic Church in Sri Lanka today expressed their displeasure regarding the actions of students of Royal College in Colombo, calling it an insult to the…
Sports LNP - ‘I am sending Israel everything it needs to finish the job in Gaza’, Trump warns Hamas
President Donald Trump has put out another dire threat to Hamas, after the White House confirmed direct talks with the group as part an of an effort to finally…
Crime LNP - Two cars with identical registration numbers seized in Wennapuwa
Two cars with identical registration numbers have been taken into police custody, the Police Media Division said. Police said that investigations were launched…
Crime LNP - Sri Lanka Police seize 13 firearms linked to recent crimes, 68 arrested
Sri Lanka Police have apprehended thirteen T-56 rifles and pistols used in recent criminal activities so far this year, Police Media Spokesman SSP Buddhika…
Travel LNP - Sri Lanka climbs 5 spots in global passport rankings
Sri Lanka has been ranked 91st in the latest Henley Passport Index, which assesses global passport strength based on visa-free travel access. This marks…
Business LNP - Vehicles imported into Sri Lanka must be registered within 90 days – Ministry of Finance
Officials representing the Ministry of Finance, Planning and Economic Development stated that vehicle imports have been allowed under certain conditions. …
Crime LNP - Yoshitha Rajapaksa’s grandmother Daisy Forest arrested
Daisy Forest, also known as “Daisy Achchi,” the maternal grandmother of Yoshitha Rajapaksa, was questioned by the Criminal Investigation Department (CID) this…
Politics LNP - EC begins preparations for LG polls
The Election Commission has commenced preliminary preparations following the announcement of nominations for the upcoming Local Government Elections. As part…
Travel LNP - Several roads in Yala National Park to reopen starting today
The Department of Wildlife Conservation says that steps will be taken to reopen a limited number of roads in Yala National Park, which have been temporarily…
Politics LNP - Contaminated coconut oil in the local market: Minister
Contaminated coconut oil which is unsuitable for human consumption has entered the local market, Minister of Trade Wasantha Samarasinghe told Parliament today.…
Politics LNP - Govt. to go ahead with animal census despite pushback
Notwithstanding significant criticism from relevant stakeholders including environmentalists, the government has decided to go ahead with the proposed animal…
Sports LNP - Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi to visit Sri Lanka in April?
New Delhi: Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi is likely to travel to Sri Lanka in April. The visit, according to Sri Lankan sources, is still firming up and…
Development LNP - Govt. to woo top ten shipping liners in world for Colombo port expansion
The government will call for Expression of Interest (EOI) from the top ten shipping companies in the world next month for the expansion of the Colombo Port by…
Technology LNP - Cabinet approves land grant for Siyambalanduwa solar project
The Cabinet of Ministers has approved a proposal to allocate 219.7233 hectares of land as a grant to the Sri Lanka Sustainable Energy Authority (SLSEA) to…
Technology LNP - Cabinet approves development of 24 oil tanks at Trincomalee upper tank farm
The Cabinet of Ministers has granted approval for the development of 24 oil tanks at the Trincomalee upper tank farm. The Ceylon Petroleum Corporation (CPC)…
Crime LNP - Air Vice Marshal Sumanaweera to be appointed SLAF Chief of Staff
Air Vice Marshal Lasitha Sumanaweera will be appointed as the new Chief of Staff of the Sri Lanka Air Force (SLAF), effective tomorrow. Currently serving as…
Technology LNP - Govt. mulls action against SLTB drivers bypassing schoolchildren and citizens with season tickets
Discussions have been held at the Ministerial Consultative Committee on Transport, Highways, Ports and Civil Aviation, regarding Sri Lanka Transport Board…
Crime LNP - Colombo sees 7.7% land price surge
Property in Sri Lanka’s Colombo had risen 7.7 per cent in the second half of 2024 from a year earlier, according to a Land Valuation Indicator. According to…
General LNP - CID investigates alleged plot to disrupt fuel distribution
The Criminal Investigation Department (CID) has launched an investigation into a complaint regarding an alleged attempt to disrupt the country’s fuel…
Crime LNP - Naked man arrested for riding motorcycle to Kandy from Colomb
A man was arrested this morning by Kadugannawa police for riding a motorcycle from Colombo to Kandy while naked. Police said the 23-year-old man was arrested…
Business LNP - Sri Lanka’s tourism earnings surge to $400 million in January 2025
Sri Lanka’s tourism industry recorded earnings of $400.7 million in January 2025, according to the latest data from the Central Bank of Sri Lanka (CBSL). …
Technology LNP - Distributors claim attempt to transfer CPC filling stations to foreign companies
The Petroleum Distributors’ Association has expressed concerns that the government is attempting to transfer filling stations owned by the Ceylon Petroleum…