Development LNP - Credit card debt growth slows despite consumer spending rise
Sri Lanka’s credit card debt expanded at a slower pace in July, even as overall credit in the economy grew faster, supported by low interest rates and…
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Business LNP - Sri Lanka overhauls Port City incentives
The government has introduced a significantly revised and less generous incentive framework for investors in the Colombo Port City Special Economic Zone (SEZ),…
General LNP - World’s oldest person, 116, meets King Charles
King Charles III has made a special visit to the world’s oldest person, who told him she remembered “all the girls were in love with you and wanted to marry…
Business LNP - Committee reveals misuse of Rs. 8 billion at Central Cultural Fund
Over Rs. 8 billion has reportedly been misused without the approval of the Board of Governors of the Central Cultural Fund (CCF), according to Deputy Minister…
Politics LNP - President to leave for US tomorrow to attend UN General Assembly
President Anura Kumara Dissanayake is scheduled to leave for the United States tomorrow (22). During this visit, President Dissanayake is expected to attend…
Technology LNP - White House says new H-1B visa fee applies only to new applicants
The White House said on Saturday that the new 100,000-U.S.-dollar fee for H-1B visas will not apply to current holders of valid visas re-entering the United…
Technology LNP - “Showed motherly love to Sri Lankan Tamils”: Indian actor Vijay praises Prabhakaran
In a move that is likely to stoke controversy, Tamizhaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK) chief Vijay on Saturday racked up the Sri Lankan Tamil issue and praised LTTE…
Crime LNP - Kush and Hashish worth over Rs. 16.8M found in bathroom at BIA
A large consignment of narcotics estimated to be worth approximately Rs. 16.84 million was discovered today (20) in the men’s bathroom of the arrivals terminal…
Crime LNP - All passenger transport drivers required to obtain ‘PT License’ by December 31 – Transport Minister
Minister of Transport, Highways, Ports and Civil Aviation Bimal Rathnayake has stated that it is mandatory to all drivers engaged in passenger transport to…
Politics LNP - Sajith request more time to declare assets and liabilities
Opposition Leader Sajith Premadasa has made a written request from the Commission to Investigate Allegations of Bribery or Corruption (CIABOC) to submit his…
General LNP - Inaugural Ceylon Gemlogue to promote Ceylon gems globally
centuries-old gem trade, steeped in heritage yet alive with modern innovation, is about to take the spotlight in a way never seen before. Ceylon Gemlogue 2025,…
Politics LNP - Lands in Northern Province will not be released for political gains – Minister Bimal
Minister Bimal Ratnayake stated that lands in the Northern Province acquired by the government for security purposes will not be released with the aim of…
Politics LNP - “Through digitalisation, we can progress with developed nations” – President
President Anura Kumara Dissanayake stated that in order to advance the country economically, it is essential to ensure efficiency and transparency across all…
Sports LNP - Dunith Wellalage to rejoin Sri Lanka squad ahead of Super 4 clash tomorrow
Sri Lanka Cricket (SLC) announced that all-rounder Dunith Wellalage will rejoin the squad in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) tomorrow (20), after attending the…
Business LNP - Sri Lanka’s foreign currency ratings raised to ‘CCC+/C’
S&P Global Ratings on Friday raised its long- and short-term foreign currency sovereign credit ratings on Sri Lanka to ‘CCC+/C’ from ‘SD/SD’ (selective…
Crime LNP - SLAF intelligence officer arrested over Rs. 20M gold smuggling attempt at BIA
In a major enforcement success, the Narcotics Control Unit of Sri Lanka Customs apprehended an intelligence officer of the Sri Lanka Air Force (SLAF) at…
Business LNP - Paytm Founder calls on Sri Lanka to harness digital economy potential at Disrupt Asia 2025
India’s fintech giant, Paytm Founder and CEO Vijay Shekhar Sharma yesterday urged Sri Lanka to seize its moment to transform into a global digital economy hub.…
Business LNP - Spa owners want laws to legalize and regulate their business expedited
Spa owners have called for expediting the legalization and regulating of their business so that it would become an official industry in Sri Lanka. Sri Lanka…
Crime LNP - Shasheendra Rajapaksa further remanded
Former State Minister Shasheendra Rajapaksa, who faces allegations of offenses under the Public Property Act, has been further remanded until September 22 by…
Crime LNP - Gunman and two suspects arrested in murder of Dan Priyasad
The alleged shooter in the murder of political activist Dan Priyasad was arrested last night, along with two others—including a woman—in Ranwala town, Kegalle,…
Law LNP - ‘Ali Roshan’ sentenced to 15 years RI for illegal possession of elephant
Samarappulige Niraj Roshan, alias ‘Ali Roshan’, who was convicted on two counts of possessing an elephant without a valid permit, has been sentenced to 15…
Sports LNP - Global cricket stars express condolences over death of Dunith Wellalage’s father
The global cricketing fraternity has expressed profound sorrow over the sudden demise of Suranga Wellalage, the father of young Sri Lankan all-rounder Dunith…
Crime LNP - Court orders PNB Director to appear before court over Backhoe Saman’s wife’s case
Colombo Chief Magistrate Asanga S. Bodaragama ordered the Director of the Police Narcotics Bureau to personally appear before court on September 25 and present…
Travel LNP - Sri Lankan passport almost in par with North Korea, Palestine
The Sri Lankan passport which ranked at 91 among 105 countries dropped a further 6 spots since March this year to 97, further weakening the standing of Sri…