Technology LNP - AG files indictments against Yoshitha and grandmother
The Attorney General has filed indictments in the Colombo High Court against Yoshitha Rajapaksa, the second son of former President Mahinda Rajapaksa, and his…
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Crime LNP - Businessman nabbed for attempting to smuggle phones, tablets
A 45-years-old businessman who illegally brought a stock of mobile phones and tab computers worth Rs. 300 million was arrested by Customs officers at the…
Education LNP - CID launches probe into MP Rajapaksa’s Law College exam
The Criminal Investigation Department (CID) has launched an investigation into allegations surrounding MP Namal Rajapaksa's participation in an examination at…
Politics LNP - Government, Adani likely to meet next week to re-discuss pulled out project in Sri Lanka
Hours after news broke out that Adani Green Energy, founded by Indian billionaire Gautam Adani, had decided to withdraw its wind energy project from Sri Lanka…
Entertainment LNP - More customers to buy fresh red roses, a single red rose costs Rs.200
Florists on Ven Baddegama Wimalawansa Mawatha in Town Hall, Colombo, claimed more customers are purchasing roses for Valentine's Day as compared to previous…
Technology LNP - No daily power cuts from today
The Minister of Power announced that there will be no daily power cuts from today (14 February) as power generated by one unit of the Norochcholai power plant…
Security LNP - Water supply to security quarters at Mahinda’s Wijerama residence disconnected
The water supply to the section of former President Mahinda Rajapaksa’s residence at Wijerama in Colombo 07, where the accommodation for security personnel is…
Development LNP - Power cut schedule for today
A one-hour power cut will be imposed in different zones under 04 categories between 5.00 p.m. and 9.30 p.m. today (13), the Ceylon Electricity Board (CEB)…
Business LNP - Budget expectations: Tourism sector urges reasonable duty concessions on vehicle imports
The Chairman of the Sri Lanka Tourism Development Authority (SLTDA), Buddhika Hewawasam says that the government must focus on enhancing air connectivity to…
Sports LNP - Asalanka heroics power Sri Lanka to 49-run win over Australia
Defending a modest target of 215, Sri Lanka bowled out the visitors for 165 inside 34 overs to take a 1-0 lead in the two-match series. Asalanka smashed a…
Weather LNP - Ground frost in Nuwara-Eliya, misty conditions in western province
The Department of Meteorology says that mainly fair weather will prevail over most parts of the island today (13). Meanwhile, the department added that a cold…
Crime LNP - Another registered criminal repatriated from India
A notorious underworld figure, Mandalagala Bombugalage Sumith Priyantha, has been extradited to Sri Lanka following a high-level operation led by the Acting…
General LNP - Sri Lanka’s Hambantota Port and Sinopec enhance maritime fuel supply with HSFO storage
Sri Lanka’s China-backed Hambantota Port and Sinopec have announced the addition of High Sulphur Fuel Oil (HSFO) to their range of ship fuels. In a statement,…
Development LNP - Final decision on further power cuts expected today
The Ceylon Electricity Board (CEB) says that the final decision on whether any further power cuts will be implemented or not, will be announced today (13). CEB…
Weather LNP - Hot days, cooler nights expected for next three days
The Meteorology Department forecasts fluctuating temperatures, with hot days and cooler nights for the next three days, starting tomorrow, according to Duty…
Travel LNP - Passport queues to end in a month: Immigration Dept.
Although the root cause of the prevailing passport queues is due to the mismanagement of the previous governments, the Department of Immigration and Emigration…
Business LNP - Exporters seek tax relief and cost reductions in 2025 Budget
The National Chamber of Exporters (NCE) is calling for relief measures in the upcoming 2025 Budget to help businesses recover from years of economic…
Business LNP - Exporters seek tax relief and cost reductions in 2025 Budget
The National Chamber of Exporters (NCE) is calling for relief measures in the upcoming 2025 Budget to help businesses recover from years of economic…
Business LNP - Sri Lanka’s top tea pluckers honoured with gold coins
In a ceremony held at the Mahanilu Tea Factory in Samimale, 18 of the best green tea pluckers from five tea estates under the Horana Plantation Company were…
Politics LNP - President Dissanayake to address World Governments Summit 2025 today
President Anura Kumara Dissanayake is scheduled to address the World Governments Summit 2025 held in Dubai today (12). The World Governments Summit 2025…
Crime LNP - Sri Lanka to recruit nearly 7,500 to public service
The Cabinet of Ministers has granted approval to make nearly 7,500 recruitments to several government institutions based on the recommendations of the…
Crime LNP - Toyota releases new price list, with lowest price starting at Rs. 7.4 million
Toyota Lanka has announced the new prices for its wide range of brand-new vehicles following the relaxation of the ban on vehicle imports. The company said…
Travel LNP - Overseas travel ban imposed on Yoshitha Rajapaksa’s grandmother
The Kaduwela Magistrate’s Court has imposed an overseas travel ban on Daisy Forrest Wickremesinghe, also known as ‘Daisy Achchi’, who is the grandmother of…
Development LNP - No power cuts tomorrow - CEB
The Ceylon Electricity Board (CEB) announced that no power cuts will be imposed tomorrow (12). The CEB decided to implement island-wide power cuts on Monday…