Business LNP - EU reminds Sri Lanka of GSP+ conditions
The European Union (EU) has reiterated the urgency for Sri Lanka to align its domestic laws with the international human rights and labour conventions, if it…
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Development LNP - World Bank grants Sri Lanka $1.0bn loan
Colombo (AFP): Sri Lanka has been granted a billion-dollar loan to boost its agriculture, tourism and energy sectors, the World Bank said on Wednesday, as the…
Politics LNP - SL sees unprecedented 14.5% surge in cash in 2024
By Nishel Fernando The Central Bank has reported an unprecedented 14.5 percent year-on-year (YoY) growth in physical cash circulation during 2024. …
Politics LNP - Former Minister Keheliya Rambukwella remanded
Former Health Minister Keheliya Rambukwella, who was arrested by the Commission to Investigate Allegations of Bribery or Corruption (CIABOC) earlier today, has…
Crime LNP - Ex-Minister Keheliya arrested by Bribery Commission
Former Health Minister Keheliya Rambukwella has been arrested by officers of the Commission to Investigate Allegations of Bribery or Corruption (CIABOC). He…
Politics LNP - NPP sweeps 2025 LG elections with over 4.5 Mn votes
The National People’s Power (NPP) has emerged as the clear winner in the 2025 Local Government Elections securing 4,503,930 votes (43.26%) and 3,927 seats…
Politics LNP - NPP rules out joining opposition parties to form councils: Tilvin
The National People’s Power (NPP) will not join hands with opposition parties rejected by the people to establish councils, JVP General Secretary Tilvin Silva…
Crime LNP - Prasanna Ranaweera surrenders
Former State Minister Prasanna Ranaweera, who had been evading arrest, surrendered to the Mahara Magistrate’s Court today. An open warrant was issued on Monday…
Technology LNP - NPP wins Colombo Municipal Council, but fails to secure majority
The National People’s Power (NPP) has secured victory in the Colombo Municipal Council (CMC) by winning a total of 48 seats after polling over 81,000 votes…
Politics LNP - Sajith comes out with picture of chessboard in his FB page
Opposition Leader Sajith Premadasa has come up with a picture of a chess board in his Facebook account, indicating that there could be discussions or that…
Sports LNP - NPP leads in 200 LG bodies, gains absolute majority in 99
The National People’s Power (NPP) has won a majority of seats in 200 out of 258 local government bodies where results have been released so far. Among these,…
Politics LNP - Matale, Kegalle and Minipe Pradeshiya Sabhas won by NPP
The National People’s Power (NPP) has come on top in the Matale Pradeshiya Sabha in Matale District, the Kegalle Pradeshiya Sabha in Kegalle District and the…
Technology LNP - NPP gains ground across Kegalle and Anuradhapura
The National People’s Power (NPP) has recorded victories in multiple local government bodies, solidifying its political presence in both the Kegalle and…
Sports LNP - NPP secures key local bodies in Gampaha district
The National People’s Power (NPP) has claimed control of three major local authorities in the Gampaha District. The party secured victories in the Kelaniya…
Politics LNP - NPP leads LG polls with 43% vote share
The National People’s Power (NPP) is leading decisively in the Local Government elections with 43.44% of the votes and with 3,412,883 votes counted so…
Politics LNP - Prime Minister under probe over alleged election law violation
Sri Lanka’s main election monitoring body, the People’s Action for Free and Fair Election (PAFFREL), has requested the Election Commission to inquire into the…
Sports LNP - Sri Lanka soar in ODIs and T20Is rankings with home dominance
ICC - Australia remains at the top in Tests, India leads the two white-ball formats, while Sri Lanka emerge big winners as the yearly ICC rankings refresh…
Crime LNP - SLTB officers remanded for soliciting bribe
Two officials attached to the Sri Lanka Transport Board (SLTB) Eastern Province Regional Office were remanded till May 9, by Colombo Chief Magistrate Thanuja…
Travel LNP - Sri Lanka Customs to publicize names of tax-evaders and entities
Sri Lanka Customs says it intends on making public the names of individuals and institutions found guilty of violating customs laws. Accordingly, the names…
Crime LNP - Fake branding on canned fish uncovered during raid in Negombo
Following a complaint received by the Consumer Affairs Authority (CAA), a warehouse in Negombo was raided, where a stock of canned fish intended for market…
Crime LNP - 19-year-old killed in shooting in Mount Lavinia
A 19-year-old youth has been killed in a shooting incident on Beach Road, Mount Lavinia this morning (05), police said. Two unidentified individuals who…
Crime LNP - Sri Lanka’s Anudi Gunasekara to represent nation at 72nd Miss World Pageant
Anudi Gunasekara, a Sri Lankan model and social activist, is set to represent Sri Lanka at the 72nd edition of the Miss World pageant, scheduled to take place…
Politics LNP - No data access in Starlink deal raises security concerns: President
There is a weakness in the initial agreement we made with Starlink, as it does not grant us access to its data systems in the event of a national security…
Business LNP - After banning imports, India now bars Pakistani ships from entering its ports
After banning all imports from Pakistan, India on Saturday barred Pakistan-flagged ships from entering any of its ports, following the barbaric attack in Jammu…