Technology LNP - Cabinet approves to bring Muslim marriages, divorces under common law
The proposal to amend the Civil Procedure Code which contains the marriage procedures for Muslim marriages and divorces to bring them under the common law…
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Business LNP - Litro shoots back, assures no gas shortage
In the wake of the decision of the LAUGFS Gas PLC to stop all its imports leaving fears that the country is likely to face a gas shortage, Litro Gas Lanka said…
Crime LNP - Two special police teams probe girl’s death at Bathiudeen’s residence: Minister
Two special police teams have been deployed to investigate into the death of a 16-year-old girl while working at former Minister Rishad Bathiudeen’s residence,…
Crime LNP - Inter-provincial movement restrictions remains until further notice: Army Chief
The inter-provincial movement restrictions will remain in place until further notice, Army Commander General Shavendra Silva said. He said no decision was…
Health LNP - Over 5.8 mn people in SL receive 1st dose: Health Ministry
More than 5.8 million (5,876,282) persons above 30 years in the country have been vaccinated with the first dose of the Covid19 vaccines while, 1.6 million…
Politics LNP - Solar power plant from India to Diyawanna Lake: Power Minister
While changing the direction of the power sector, attention was drawn to installing a Floating Solar System on the Diyawanna Lake to generate power for…
Technology LNP - Health Ministry contradicts SLMA claims, says SL on end of third wave
Responding to claims made by Sri Lanka Medical Association (SLMA) that the country is on the verge of facing a fourth wave, the Health Ministry today said…
Business LNP - United States provides USD150 Mn to DFCC Bank towards facilitating inclusive growth of Sri Lankan Small and Medium sized businesses
The United States is contributing to Sri Lanka’s economic resilience through the provision of a financial facility of USD 150Mn. The facility awarded by the…
Education LNP - 2021 A/L and Scholarship exams postponed
The dates of the G. C. E. Advanced Level Examination and the Grade 05 Scholarship examination for the year 2021 have been pushed back. Accordingly, the Grade…
Sports LNP - ICC announces Men’s T20 World Cup groups
ICC Acting Chief Executive Geoff Allardice: “We are delighted to announce the groups for the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2021. There are some great match ups…
Health LNP - Another consignment of Pfizer vaccine doses arrive in Sri Lanka
Sri Lanka has received another consignment of over 70,000 doses of the Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 Vaccine this morning. State Minister Prof. Channa Jayasumana…
Health LNP - 5.6 million Sinopharm doses expected within two weeks
Mass inoculation against Covid -19 will gather pace further with the arrival of 5. 6 million doses of Sinopharm vaccines within the next couple of weeks, Daily…
Technology LNP - SL races against time to vaccinate population as Delta warns to cause havoc
Sri Lanka is presently one of the highest countries in the world, administering COVID-19 vaccinations per day, with over 300,000 vaccines administered daily as…
Development LNP - 57mn cubic meters sand required for development projects between 2021-25: Amaraweera
With the scheduled 13 development projects between 2021 and 2025, a total volume of 57 million cubic meters of sand will be required, Environment Minister…
Health LNP - 31 more die of COVID-19: Death toll surges to 3,733
A total of 31 more COVID-19 related deaths that occurred yesterday (16) were confirmed by the Director-General of Health Services today increasing the death…
Education LNP - KDU will be brought under UGC after removing obstacles in the UGC Act: Prez
President Gotabaya Rajapaksa said that the obstacles existed in the University Grants Commission Act will be removed and the Kotelawala Defence University will…
Technology LNP - Duminda Silva appointed Housing Development Authority Chairman
Former MP Duminda Silva, who was serving a death sentence over the killing of Bharatha Lakshman Premachandra but was released from jail on a special…
Travel LNP - Prime Group introduces Amber Skye, Negombo with Sri Lanka’s first virtual property launch
Prime Group promises a brand new story in luxury oceanfront living to the real estate market of Sri Lanka with Amber Skye Negombo. Located down the popular…
Travel LNP - Fully vaccinated tourists allowed to travel freely if PCR results are negative
Sri Lanka Tourist Board has decided that tourists who have received both doses of the COVID-19 vaccine will be allowed to freely travel within the country as…
Travel LNP - New Emigration Hall declared opened at BIA
The newly constructed ‘Emigration Hall’ at the departure passenger terminal of Bandaranaike International Airport (BIA) was declared open today by the Minister…
Travel LNP - SriLankan to roll out ‘buy-one-get-one-free’ offer
National carrier SriLankan Airlines is gearing up to launch a fresh promotion this summer where together with the tourism industry it will soon unveil a…
Security LNP - Proposed security sticker on liquor bottles from Aug. 15: Excise Chief
The proposed security sticker to be pasted on all locally manufactured liquor bottles, which had been delayed owing to technical reasons, will be commenced…
Politics LNP - Defence Minister declined Bathiudeen to be home bound - AG
The Attorney General today informed Supreme Court that the Minister of Defence had declined to allow a request made by Parliamentarian Rishad Bathiudeen to be…
Politics LNP - Those who protest should come up with proposals for modern education system: Prez
President Gotabaya Rajapaksa said that those who protest against educational reforms should come up with proposals for a modern education system instead of…