Politics LNP - President AKD calls for unity and humanity in Christmas message
President Anura Kumara Dissanayake, in his Christmas Day message, has urged the nation to transcend divisions and embrace the core values of unity, peace, and…
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Entertainment LNP - Veteran singer Priya Suriyasena passes away
Veteran Sri Lankan singer Priya Suriyasena has passed away at the age of 80. He has been receiving treatment at the Colombo National Hospital at the time of…
Business LNP - Sri Lanka’s inflation drops further in November 2024
The overall rate of inflation, as measured by the National Consumer Price Index (NCPI), has decreased to -1.7% in November 2024 from -0.7% in October 2024,…
Health LNP - 200 cigarette-free zones established countrywide
The Public Health Inspectors (PHIs) Association has announced the establishment of 200 cigarette-free zones across Sri Lanka as part of its broader initiative…
Development LNP - Moody’s upgrades Sri Lanka’s rating to Caa1; outlook stable
Global rating agency, Moody’s yesterday upgraded the Government of Sri Lanka’s Long-Term Foreign Currency Issuer Rating to Caa1 from Ca. The outlook is…
Crime LNP - Licence ready, Elon Musk’s Starlink yet to import devices to start operation
Despite Elon Musk's Starlink, the satellite unit of SpaceX, being granted licence to operate in Sri Lanka, the organization is yet to apply for the import of…
Crime LNP - Two arrested over threatening woman and demanding Rs. 1 mln ransom
The Western Province North Crime Division has arrested two individuals involved in an incident of demanding a ransom from a woman after issuing death threats…
Business LNP - ASPI crosses 15,000 points for first time ever
The All Share Price Index (ASPI) of the Colombo Stock Exchange recorded a new all-time high today (23), surpassing the 15,000 points mark for the first time in…
Travel LNP - Sri Lanka’s 2025 holiday calendar: Here’s the full list
With just nine days remaining until the start of 2025, the Government Printing Department has released the official calendar for the upcoming year, which…
General LNP - Over 2,000 die in road accidents this year alone
A total of 2,243 people have died in road accidents this year, police said. They reported that 22,967 road accidents, including 2,141 fatal accidents, occurred…
Health LNP - Special traffic operation from tomorrow
An island-wide traffic operation will be launched tomorrow to inspect passenger buses during the festive season, the Police Media Division said. Police said…
Education LNP - Western Province bans private tutoring by school teachers
The Western Province Education Zonal Ministry has issued a circular prohibiting private tutoring classes for students by school teachers. The circular, issued…
Politics LNP - “I will be going to China mid next month”; President
AFP - President Anura Kumara Dissanayake will travel to the island’s largest bilateral lender China for talks in January, he said on Saturday, days after…
Crime LNP - Surprise raid exposes alarming hygiene violations in Pettah restaurants
A surprise inspection conducted by the officers of the Jinthupitiya Medical Officer of Health (MOH) office and Public Health Inspectors (PHIs) this morning…
Business LNP - CBSL introduces new loan rescheduling measures for SMEs
The Central Bank of Sri Lanka (CBSL) has issued a circular to licensed banks recently, highlighting relief measures to be provided to Small and Medium…
Crime LNP - President Dissanayake to visit China mid-January: Report
Sri Lankan President Anura Kumara Dissanayake will travel to the island’s largest bilateral lender China for talks in January, he said on Saturday, days after…
Politics LNP - Government hoping to update FTA with India: Vijitha
The government is hoping to initiate discussions with India to update the Free Trade Agreement between India and Sri Lanka, which was signed several decades…
Business LNP - Lotus Tower extends operating hours till January 2
The Colombo Lotus Tower Management Company (Private) Limited has announced extended operating hours for the festive season. The tower will be open to the…
Crime LNP - Private sector rice imports total 67,000 MT as deadline ends
Sri Lanka Customs confirmed that a total of 67,000 metric tons of rice were imported by traders before the private sector’s rice import deadline expired at…
Crime LNP - Gold prices surge in Sri Lanka
Gold prices in Sri Lanka have seen a notable increase, according to the latest market data from the Colombo Gold Centre. As of this morning (21), the price of…
Development LNP - Fitch upgrades Sri Lanka to ‘CCC+’
Fitch Ratings has upgraded Sri Lanka’s Long-Term Foreign-Currency Issuer Default Rating (IDR) to ‘CCC+’ from ‘RD’ (Restricted Default), citing the completion…
Politics LNP - Government decides to further ease capital controls
The government has decided to further ease certain restrictions imposed on outward remittances for a six month-period until June next year based on…
Crime LNP - Govt. extends license-free rice import period until January 10
The government has extended the temporary lifting of rice import restrictions, allowing private importers to bring in rice without a license until January 10.…
Technology LNP - CBSL takes proactive measures against alarming increase in prohibited pyramid schemes
Central Bank (CBSL) yesterday said it has taken proactive measures to address the alarming increase in prohibited schemes under Section 83(C) of the Banking…