Politics LNP - State owned enterprises should no longer be a burden to country - Sajith
Samagi Jana Balawegaya (SJB) presidential candidate Sajith Premadasa said that state-owned enterprises (SOE) can no more be a burden to the country, economy,…
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Politics LNP - Japan set to do its part over Sri Lanka debt woes:Japanese Finance Minister
Japan is prepared to "do its part" over Sri Lanka's debt issue, but other creditors, such as China and India, should also be involved in efforts to resolve it,…
Crime LNP - Prices of popular brands of vehicles decline, ideal time to buy vehicles: Vehicle Importers
With the decrease in demand, fuel shortages and increase in leasing interests, the prices of several popular brands of vehicle in the market have decreased.…
Sports LNP - Prize money announced for T20 World Cup 2022
The ICC announced that the winning side at the ICC Men's T20 World Cup 2022 in Melbourne on November 13 would receive prize money of $1.6 million, with the…
Weather LNP - President proposes ADB to establish International University on Climate Change in SL
President Ranil Wickremesinghe proposed to establish an International University on Climate Change in Sri Lanka with the support of the Asian Development Bank…
Technology LNP - Maithripala files writ petition against magisterial inquiry relating Easter Sunday attacks
Former President Maithripala Sirisena today filed a writ petition in Court of Appeal challenging the magisterial inquiry and issuance of summons against him in…
Weather LNP - UK supports SL to tackle the impacts of climate change
The United Kingdom is fully committed to supporting all countries including Sri Lanka to tackle the impacts of climate change, a senior UK government minister…
Sports LNP - RW, Modi discuss Sri Lanka’s economic crisis in Tokyo
President Ranil Wickremesinghe and Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi discussed Sri Lanka's debt restructuring when the two held informal discussions in Tokyo…
Business LNP - Japan says ready to play leading role with creditors to restructure Lankan debt
Sri Lanka’s second largest bilateral lender Japan yesterday expressed willingness to play a leading role with fellow creditors to restructure Sri Lanka’s…
Technology LNP - FitsAir takes to smarter flying as Sri Lanka’s first private scheduled intl. carrier
FitsAir of Aberdeen Holdings will become Sri Lanka’s first private scheduled international passenger carrier from next week offering affordable and dependable…
General LNP - Fresh circular issued restricting public officials use of social media
Public officials expressing opinions and views on social media without following the provisions under the Establishments Code will be subject to disciplinary…
Business LNP - Apparels, textiles boost August exports income
August merchandise exports income tops US$ 1.2bn Apparel & textile exports up 15% to US$ 565mn Jan-Aug. cumulative exports up 12% to US$ 8.85bn Cumulative…
Crime LNP - Colombo port set to lose out from new direct container shipping service between Chattogram and Dubai
A direct container shipping service is to be launched between Chattogram, Bangladesh and Dubai avoiding the Colombo Port, a Bangladeshi media report said.…
Development LNP - Power cut schedule for today announced
The Public Utilities Commission of Sri Lanka (PUCSL) has approved the request made by the Ceylon Electricity Board (CEB) to impose power cuts for two hour and…
Security LNP - ADB plans to provide US$ 14bn to ease food crisis, promote long-term food security in APAC
The Asian Development Bank (ADB) yesterday announced plans to provide at least US$ 14 billion over 2022–2025 in a comprehensive programme of support to ease a…
Crime LNP - Police arrested Army Suranga with a firearm in Mulleriyawa
The two underworld gangsters Buddhika Prasad alias 'Army Suranga' and Chamara Chaturanga, were arrested last night in Walpola in the Mulleriyawa police area,…
Travel LNP - Tourism back on track for recovery: SLTDA Chief says on World Tourism Day
Tourist arrivals for the first three weeks of September have reached 21,000. Provisional data shared by the Sri Lanka Tourism Development Authority (SLTDA)…
Politics LNP - Circular allowing govt employees to take 5-year no-pay leave issued
A circular has been published granting five-year no-pay leave for public officers to be spent in or out of the country, without affecting their seniority and…
Weather LNP - Spells of showers expected in parts of the island
Several spells of showers will occur in Western, Sabaragamuwa and North-Western provinces and in Kandy, Nuwara-Eliya, Galle and Matara districts, the…
Crime LNP - Actress turned activist Damitha Abeyratne arrested
Actress and GotaGoGama activist Damitha Abeyratne had been arrested by the Colombo North Divisional Crime Detective Bureau (DCDB) for obstructing the duties of…
Politics LNP - Thirty-seven State Ministers sworn-in
The swearing in of 37 State Ministers held before President Ranil Wickremesinghe at the Presidential Secretariat this morning. Sri Lanka Freedom Party…
Crime LNP - UNICEF report incorrect: Pathirana
Contradicting the UNICEF report on malnutrition among the children in Sri Lanka, Minister Dr. Ramesh Pathirana said according to latest data, nutrition level…
Crime LNP - Saharan’s wife and five others further remanded till Sept.21
Colombo Fort Magistrate today ordered to further remand six suspects including the wife of the National Thowheed Jamaath leader Zahran Hashim till September 21…
Politics LNP - English medium from Grade 1 next year: Minister
Along with the education reforms, the Education Ministry is planning to introduce the English medium in all schools from Grade 1 next year, Education Minister…