Business LNP - CSE emerges as second best performer in Asia
The Colombo Stock Exchange (CSE) has been placed as the second best performing equity index in Asia. The CSE has secured the second in Asia as of 25 October…
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Business LNP - Station Masters to launch immediate trade union action
The Sri Lanka Railways Station Masters' Union (SLRSMU) has decided to initiate immediate trade union action in response to the recruitment of Station Masters…
Travel LNP - Sri Lanka exceeds last October’s tourist arrivals in first 27 days of month
Sri Lanka surpassed last October’s total tourist arrivals within the first 27 days of this month, indicating the potential for a double-digit growth…
Business LNP - NGOs spend billions unchecked
The local and international NGOs registered with the National NGO Secretariat - have committed to spend as much as Rs.30 billion this year, yet more than…
Politics LNP - ‘There is no travel ban on Sri Lanka’ – US Ambassador
U.S. Ambassador to Sri Lanka, Julie Chung has clarified that the United States has not issued a travel ban on Sri Lanka and that the security alert issued…
Politics LNP - Govt. to launch probe over X Press Pearl disaster
The government will study the X Press Pearl disaster which occurred in 2021 and will launch an investigation over it in the near future, Foreign Minister…
Technology LNP - A few Israelis remain in Sri Lanka surfing town despite terrorism warning
The last of the Israelis left in a scenic surfing hotspot in Sri Lanka said they felt safe and would stay put despite a warning from the Israeli Government to…
Business LNP - McDonald’s and International Restaurant Systems end franchise partnership in Sri Lanka
In a recent development, McDonald's Corporation and International Restaurant Systems (Private) Limited have officially terminated their franchise relationship…
Crime LNP - Two arrested with large stock of commercial explosives in Padaviya
Padaviya Police Station has arrested two suspects who were in possession of a stock of commercial explosives. Based on information received by a team of…
Politics LNP - ‘Both current President and I are rulers without majority’: Ranil
Former President Ranil Wickremesinghe says that the current President Anura Kumara Dissanayake lacks a parliamentary majority, similar to himself. He made…
Business LNP - Sri Lanka’s third review will come up soon: IMF
Claiming that Sri Lanka has come a long way in terms of undertaking reforms which have led to some hard won gains, the International Monetary Fund (IMF)said…
Business LNP - CSE’s ASPI crosses 12,500 points
The All Share Price Index (ASPI) of the Colombo Stock Exchange (CSE) has crossed the 12,500 points mark today (04), for the first time since 10 May 2024.…
Crime LNP - No businessman will be permitted to exploit situation by unfairly raising rice prices - President
President Anura Kumara Dissanayake announced that the government will support small and medium-scale rice mill owners in enhancing their capacity to help…
Politics LNP - Canada to cut immigration numbers, government source says
Canada will sharply lower the number of immigrants it allows into the country for the first time in years, marking a notable shift in policy for the government…
Politics LNP - Travel advisories for Sri Lanka can be withdrawn within 2-3 days – Minister
Public Security Minister Vijitha Herath says that the travel advisories issued by several foreign countries for Sri Lanka could be lifted within the next two…
Crime LNP - Three arrested over security threats to Israelis in Sri Lanka - Minister
Three persons have been arrested so far by the police over the intelligence reports on security threats to Israeli nationals in Sri Lanka, Public Security…
Crime LNP - President assures security of all citizens following recent intelligence reports
President Anura Kumara Dissanayake has stated that the government has taken all necessary measures in response to recent intelligence reports and assures the…
Crime LNP - Johnston Fernando Arrested
Former Minister Johnston Fernando had been arrested by the Criminal Investigation Department (CID). He arrived the CID this morning to provide a statement…
Travel LNP - Israel calls on its citizens to leave some tourist areas in Sri Lanka
JERUSALEM, Oct 23 (Reuters) - Israel's national security council on Wednesday called on Israelis to immediately leave some tourist areas in Sri Lanka over the…
Crime LNP - Security of all foreigners ensured; no threat of attack on locals: Police
Security has been beefed up in special areas on suspicion that foreign groups in Sri Lanka could face an attack following intelligence reports on potential…
Politics LNP - Ex-President Ranil named as respondent in two FR petition
The Supreme Court has granted permission to name former President Ranil Wickremesinghe as a respondent in Fundamental Rights (FR) petitions filed regarding the…
Crime LNP - Control price of rice will remain unchanged - President tells rice miller
President Anura Kumara Dissanayake has stated the controlled price of rice will not change. He also highlighted that plans are underway for a long-term program…
Crime LNP - Govt rejects Easter attacks report released by Gammanpila, assures fresh probe
The government does not accept the investigative committee report on the Easter Sunday bomb attacks, which was released by former MP Udaya Gammanpila yesterday…
Technology LNP - Alleged use of unregistered vehicle: Johnston set to appear before CID tomorrow
Former Parliamentarian Johnston Fernando, through his lawyer, informed the Court of Appeal today that he is prepared to provide a statement to the CID tomorrow…