Politics LNP - Sri Lanka’s tenth Parliament to welcome over 150 fresh faces as MPs
The 2024 parliamentary election has marked a historic shift in Sri Lanka’s legislature, with nearly 150 out of the 196 elected Members of Parliament (MPs)…
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Politics LNP - NPP reveals its 18 National List MPs
The National People’s Power (NPP) has announced the names nominated to fill the 18 National List MP seats won by the party in the 2024 parliamentary election.…
Politics LNP - UNP decides to contest all upcoming elections only under ‘elephant’ symbol
A special discussion on the future political direction of the United National Party (UNP) was held this morning (16) under the leadership of the party’s…
Politics LNP - President to present government’s Policy Statement on November 21
President Anura Kumara Dissanayake will present the new government’s Policy Statement at the ceremonial sitting during the first session of the 10th Parliament…
Politics LNP - Canadian Tamil Congress congratulates AKD on electoral victory, asks for new constitution
The Canadian Tamil Congress (CTC) has sent an official letter to President Anura Kumara Dissanayake and the National People’s Power (NPP), congratulating them…
Politics LNP - SLPP nominates Namal as National List MP
The Sri Lanka Podujana Peramuna (SLPP) has announced its decision to nominate Namal Rajapaksa as a Member of Parliament through the party’s National List. This…
Politics LNP - Sajith Premadasa’s vote count plummeted by more than half in Colombo District
The Colombo District has seen a profound shift in voter dynamics in the 2024 General Election, with the leader of the Samagi Jana Balawegaya (SJB) Sajith…
Politics LNP - From 3% to 61%: Six major records NPP broke in historic election victory
The 2024 General Election marked a resounding victory for the National People’s Power (NPP) led by President Anura Kumara Dissanayake, setting unprecedented…
Politics LNP - Who are our lawmakers for next five years? People will decide today
-Voters can cast their ballots between 7.00 am and 4.00 pm today at their respective polling stations countywide -Voters are required to furnish valid…
Crime LNP - Police, military on high alert for today’s General Election
As the country prepares for today's general election, law enforcement authorities have mobilized a massive security operation to ensure a peaceful and orderly…
Travel LNP - “Sri Lanka is a peaceful, beautiful and friendly destination ahead of tourist season” – Foreign Ministry
Sri Lanka’s Foreign Ministry has announced that the United States today lifted the security alert on the Arugam Bay area, following close collaboration with…
Education LNP - Programme to issue birth, marriage, death certificates to SL expatriates through foreign missions
The government has announced a new initiative to issue copies of birth, marriage and death certificates to Sri Lankans living abroad through Sri Lankan…
Travel LNP - Sri Lanka’s luxury tourism potential shines at inaugural South Asian Tourism Leadership Forum of SLDF
By Charumini de Silva Sri Lanka’s tourism potential was spotlighted at the first ever South Asian Tourism Leadership Forum of Sri Lanka Design Festival 2024…
Travel LNP - US Embassy rescinds travel restrictions for Arugam Bay
The U.S. Embassy in Colombo has lifted the travel restrictions issued to American citizens on October 23, 2024, for the Arugam Bay area in Sri Lanka. In…
Crime LNP - Five leading liquor manufacturers to face licence cancellation by Nov 30th
Five leading liquor manufacturers including W. M. Mendis and Co. Limited will face imminent risk of losing its liquor production licence, if an accumulated tax…
Business LNP - The Onslaught of the Beedi Industry and its Impact on Sri Lanka’s Economy
Lack of tax collectability results in dampening of government revenue ambitions While Sri Lanka has made notable progress in tobacco control, with policies…
Crime LNP - Two defendants acquitted from murder case after 27 years
The North Central Province Predecessor High Court Judge and incumbent Kuliyapitiya High Court Judge, Manoj Thalgodapitiya, has ordered the acquittal of two…
Politics LNP - Elon Musk’s net worth jumps $26.5 billion after Trump’s election victory
Elon Musk, a billionaire entrepreneur, had his net worth surge by an incredible $26.5 billion when Donald Trump won the U.S. presidential election. Trump’s…
Crime LNP - Notice on issuing exam certificates
The Department of Examinations has issued a special notice regarding the issuance of exam certificates. Accordingly, the department announces that the issuing…
Politics LNP - 2024 General Election: Process of counting votes explained
The Chairman of the Election Commission, R.M.A.L. Ratnayake, stated that the counting of votes for the general election will commence at 4.15 p.m. on November…
Travel LNP - Sri Lanka projected to emerge as one of world’s fastest-growing travel destinations in 2025
Sri Lanka is expected to rank among the world’s fastest-growing travel destinations in 2025, with tourism spending forecasted to increase by 40 percent,…
Business LNP - Sri Lanka discuss execution of ‘parate’ law as suspension ends mid-December
Sri Lanka’s banks, regulators, and small and medium enterprises have met at the Presidential Secretariat to discuss the execution of ‘parate’ law and the…
Technology LNP - ‘Marslink’ high-speed internet from Mars to Earth: Musk says ‘a very basic first step’
SpaceX has teased “Marslink” as a new high-speed internet connection between Mars and Earth, with Elon Musk’s startup using an adaption of its Starlink…
Entertainment LNP - Classic Travel Triumphs as Sri Lanka’s Leading Travel Agency at the Prestigious South Asian Travel Awards 2024
Classic Travel Pvt Limited has been honored as Sri Lanka’s Leading Travel Agency at the South Asian Travel Awards (SATA) 2024, held in Kathmandu, Nepal. This…