Crime LNP - Over 3,000 driving licenses temporarily suspended so far this year
The Department of Motor Traffic (DMT) says that the courts have temporarily suspended over 3,000 driving licenses during the time elapsed this year (2024). The…
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Crime LNP - Man arrested for attempting to transport woman to Italy with wife’s passport
In a classic case of human smuggling, a man attempting to transport an unknown woman to Italy with his wife’s travel documents was stopped by the Immigration…
Travel LNP - Sri Lanka Crowned ‘Most Desirable Island in the World’
Sri Lanka has been voted the Most Desirable Island in the World at the Wanderlust Reader Travel Awards 2024 in London. At the prestigious Wanderlust Reader…
Politics LNP - Two new Ambassadors present credentials to President Dissanayake
Two newly-appointed Ambassadors to Sri Lanka presented their credentials to President Anura Kumara Dissanayake at the Presidential Secretariat in Colombo today…
Crime LNP - Lohan Ratwatte and wife further remanded
Former Minister Lohan Ratwatte and his wife have been ordered to be remanded further until November 18 by the Nugegoda Magistrate’s Court. The former Minister…
Security LNP - SLAF earns $130 Million through Peacekeeping missions
Another contingent of the aviation unit, consisting of 20 officers and 88 airmen of the Sri Lanka Air Force, is scheduled to depart for the Central African…
Politics LNP - General Election campaigning ends on Monday
The election campaigning activities for the 2024 General Election are scheduled to end at midnight on Monday (Nov. 11). Accordingly, the silence period will be…
Crime LNP - Rice shortage, price surge fueled by increased beer production?
The Small and Medium Scale Rice Mill Owners’ Association stresses that the growing rice shortage in the market is caused by the increased use of raw rice for…
Politics LNP - President Dissanayake congratulates Trump, eyes stronger ties
Sri Lanka’s President Anura Kumara Dissanayake has congratulated the President-elect of the United States Donald Trump. Congratulating Trump, President…
Crime LNP - Court to review injunction against e-passport purchase; Ex-President Ranil named respondent
Former President Ranil Wickremesinghe has been named as a respondent of the writ petition filed with the Court of Appeal challenging the previous government’s…
Sports LNP - PM meets ICC anti-corruption chiefs, discuss advancing integrity in cricket
Prime Minister Dr. Harini Amarasuriya recently met with key figures from the International Cricket Council (ICC) Anti-Corruption Unit (ACU), including Mr.…
Technology LNP - Trump claims victory after Fox News projects he has won US presidency
Republican Donald Trump claimed victory in the 2024 presidential contest after Fox News projected that he had defeated Democrat Kamala Harris, which would cap…
Crime LNP - Four ex-Customs officers sentenced to 35 years RI over bribery charges
The Colombo High Court has sentenced four former officials of Sri Lanka Customs to 35 years of rigorous imprisonment each after they were found guilty of the…
Security LNP - SL rated ’medium risk’ for money laundering, terrorist financing
With Sri Lanka being identified as a country with medium risk for money laundering and terrorist financing even with the involvement of NGOs, the National NGO…
Travel LNP - Sri Lanka ranks 95 along with Iran and South Sudan in Passport Index
Singapore has once again claimed the title of the world’s most powerful passport, according to the latest Henley Passport Index released in October 2024 by…
Development LNP - Tensions rise as Nawalapitiya villagers confront Pastor Jerome
A tense situation arose between the security officers of Pastor Jerome Fernando and villagers of Nawalapitiya when Jerome arrived in the area to oversee the…
Politics LNP - Rural development, government’s primary objective this term: President
President Anura Kumara Dissanayake said that rural development and upgrading the rural people's social and economic well-being is one of the primary objectives…
Technology LNP - World’s first wooden satellite, developed in Japan, heads to space
The world’s first wooden satellite, built by Japanese researchers, was launched into space on Tuesday, in an early test of using timber in lunar and Mars…
Travel LNP - Immigration proposes to link up with hotels to track down tourist information
The Department of Immigration and Emigration has proposed to link up with the tourist hotels in future as a practical means to track down information on…
Crime LNP - Government will take legal action if rice not sold at controlled prices: President
Claiming that the government had held discussions with rice millers on the prices of rice, President Anura Kumara Dissanayake said today that legal action will…
Development LNP - Sri Lanka scraps CEB privatization plan
The Board of Directors of the Ceylon Electricity Board (CEB) has officially shelved its privatization plans, opting instead to prioritize comprehensive…
Travel LNP - Online token system for collecting passports effective from Wednesday
A new online method has been introduced for the collection of passports, according to the Department of Immigration and Emigration. Accordingly, an appointment…
Politics LNP - Over 1,500 complaints ahead of 2024 General Election
The number of complaints received by the Election Commission regarding the 2024 Parliamentary Poll has further increased. The commission issued a statement…
Technology LNP - How to obtain a passport quickly for urgent needs
The individuals with urgent needs for a passport can apply directly with supporting documents. Speaking at a press conference held today (04), Acting…