Politics LNP - Anura Kumara Dissanayake elected President of Sri Lanka
National People’s Power (NPP) presidential candidate Anura Kumara Dissanayake has been elected as the 9th Executive President of Sri Lanka. The election…
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Sports LNP - Kamindu Mendis slams 4th Test century, equals world Test record
Sri Lankan batsman Kamindu Mendis scored his 4th Test Century while playing against New Zealand in the 1st Test at Galle, and he also equaled a world Test…
Sports LNP - Cricket Australia bans ex-Sri Lankan cricketer Dulip Samaraweera for 20 years
Cricket Australia (CA) has banned former Sri Lankan Test player Dulip Samaraweera for 20 years after he “committed a serious breach” of the organisation’s code…
Politics LNP - HC freezes two luxury apartments purchased by Keheliya’s son
The Colombo High Court has issued an order preventing the use of two luxury apartments located in the Colpetty area which had been purchased by Ramitha…
Travel LNP - Anura Kumara outlines plans for IT growth, tourism boost, and agri independence
Presidential candidate of the National People’s Power (NPP), Anura Kumara Dissanayake, has outlined his ambitious economic plans, including a goal to generate…
Politics LNP - Sajith says exam paper leaks will be resolved under his govt
The Samagi Jana Balawegaya (SJB) presidential candidate Sajith Premadasa says that the injustice faced by the children who sat for the Grade 5 Scholarship…
Politics LNP - Sri Lanka to exit bankruptcy after tomorrow’s talks with sovereign bondholders - President
President Ranil Wickremesinghe announced that a crucial discussion between the Government of Sri Lanka and international sovereign bondholders will take place…
Politics LNP - Anura Kumara assures diesel subsidy for fishermen under NPP govt
The Presidential Candidate of the National People’s Power (NPP), Anura Kumara Dissanayake, stated that under an NPP government, fishermen would receive a…
Politics LNP - ‘How can we trust leaders who refuse to admit past mistakes?’ - President Ranil
President Ranil Wickremesinghe stated that all political parties, except his own, are responsible for the current state of the country. He accused the JVP of…
Business LNP - Sri Lanka to lift all vehicle import restrictions by February 2025
Sri Lanka’s Cabinet of Ministers has decided to lift all vehicle import restrictions by February 2025, according to Foreign Minister Ali Sabry. “With the…
Crime LNP - Price of Essential Food Items Tripled Since 2022- Dr. Chandrasiri
Director of Socio- Economics and Planning at the Department of Agriculture, Dr. Chamila Chandrasiri said there has been a threefold hike in prices of essential…
Politics LNP - Plans underway to keep security beefed up post Presidential election
Plans are underway to keep security beefed up islandwide following the post-election period in order to maintain law and order and uphold democracy, the Daily…
Politics LNP - Australia plans a minimum age limit for social media use
CNN - Australia intends to set a minimum age limit for children to use social media, citing concerns about mental and physical health. The plan has…
General LNP - USD 577.5 million received from expatriate workers during August
The amount of remittance sent to Sri Lanka in August this year has increased by 11 percent when compared with August of last year, the Bureau of Foreign…
Business LNP - Revised import duties set to boost local trade and industries
Sri Lanka’s local business community stands to gain from a major revision of the country’s import tax structure, with the government announcing new measures to…
Travel LNP - Pakistan resentful over exclusion of its nationals from visa-relaxed entry into Sri Lanka
Pakistan, a country that stood by Sri Lanka in international forums and the fight against terrorism, is upset over the latest visa restrictions imposed on its…
Politics LNP - Election Commission orders removal of campaign stickers on vehicles
The Election Commission has issued a directive for the immediate removal of election campaign stickers displayed on vehicles. This decision follows a…
Health LNP - Sri Lanka braces for possible monkeypox threat
In the wake of India recording a suspected case of mpox, the local health authorities continue to ramp up its vigilance. According to India’s health ministry,…
Politics LNP - “I am not in any secret deal with Ranil” – AKD
National People’s Power (NPP) presidential candidate Anura Kumara Dissanayake scotched speculation that he is having a secret deal with President Ranil…
Weather LNP - New virus discovered in China that can affect brain
A new virus, dubbed wetland virus (WELV), has been discovered in China that can spread to humans through tick bites, causing neurological disease in some…
Travel LNP - Tourism generates US$ 282mn in August
Earnings from tourism have climbed in August and so were the arrivals, although not quite up to the level targeted by authorities. The tourism trade, Sri…
Business LNP - Central Bank relaxes mandatory export conversion period
The Central Bank has relaxed the mandatory export conversion period in the latest exports proceeds conversion rule which came into effect from 4 November. As…
Business LNP - Fragmented tour guides sector risks SL’s ability to cater to tourism targets: Study
Sri Lanka’s tourism industry is grappling with lower number of licensed tour guides, which could threaten the country’s ability to cater to the expected five…
Politics LNP - Exporters caution against risky election promises
The National Chamber of Exporters of Sri Lanka (NCE), ahead of the country’s upcoming presidential election, urged candidates to avoid making unrealistic…