Weather LNP - Earthquake of 6.7 magnitude rocks India’s Assam
An earthquake of magnitude of 6.7 on the Richter Scale hit Sonitpur, Assam in India on Wednesday at 7:51 am, the country’s National Center for Seismology (NCS)…
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Business LNP - Prime Lands Residencies announces Virtual Investor Forum for upcoming Initial Public Offering
Prime Lands Residencies, the condominium property arm of Prime Group, announces the first ever Virtual Investor Forum for its upcoming Initial Public Offering…
Business LNP - India’s economy to contract as Covid-19 cases soar
India’s economy may shrink in the current quarter as Covid-19 cases surge, but the country could recover in the next one, according to two economists. On…
Crime LNP - Housing prices soar by 20%
Lower interest rates have pushed the demand for housing loans up, resulting in housing prices soaring by over 20% from the 2Q 2020 level which is in stark…
Business LNP - Port City to have significant impact on economy -ICCSL
The International Chamber of Commerce, Sri Lanka ( ICCSL) in a statement issued on Monday said “The Port City project will have a significant impact on the…
Travel LNP - Govt to spend Rs 519 mn for tourism development
The Ministry of Tourism will invest over Rs. 519 million for tourism development projects this year. The need for engaging in work so that tourist attraction…
Technology LNP - Sufficient Oxygen supplies maintained
There is no shortage of oxygen required to provide treatment for COVID-19 patients and sufficient supplies have been maintained, Health Services Director…
Sports Tillakaratne Dilshan Now Coaches Cricket in Melbourne After Retirement
International cricket star and former Sri Lankan captain Tillakaratne Dilshan sells his prawn apartment and throws signed bats and shirts for lucky buyers.…
Technology LNP - Anytime Unlimited Internet for the first time in Sri Lanka from SLT-MOBITEL
Attractive Mobile and Home data packages to suit everyone’s need SLT-MOBITEL, the National Telecommunications and Mobile Services Provider, is revolutionizing…
Health LNP - Japan Carmakers Cancel 2021 Tokyo Motor Show Due to Pandemic
Bloomberg - This year’s Tokyo Motor Show will be canceled due to the ongoing pandemic, Japan Automobile Manufacturers Association Chairman Akio Toyoda said. It…
Politics LNP - Ban MPs from going live on Facebook: Namal requests Speaker
While denouncing the unparliamentary language used by some members of parliament in the House, Minister Namal Rajapaksa today requested the Speaker to prevent…
Politics LNP - Measures to convert Muthurajawela Sanctuary to National Park
A Cabinet paper has been drafted to convert the Muthurajawela Sanctuary to a National Park, Secretary of Environment Dr. Anil Jasinghe said. He expressed this…
Business LNP - Fashion designers say cost of production up due to import restrictions
Fashion designers are struggling to keep up with the fast-changing trends in the country, as challenges in sourcing raw materials has led to a slowdown in…
Politics LNP - Ranil calls for new Bill to regulate Port city
Former Prime Minister Ranil Wickremesinghe yesterday called for a dialogue between the Government and the opposition to come up with a fresh paper containing…
Crime LNP - Zaharan’s father-in-law among three arrested in Kuliyapitiya
Three persons including the father-in-law of Easter Sunday attack mastermind Zahran Hashim were arrested by the Terrorism Investigation Division (TID) at…
Politics LNP - No decision yet to close schools: State Minister
No general decision had been taken to close schools with the rising numbers of COVID-19 patients in the country after the New Year, the State Minister of…
Health LNP - Pfizer agrees to supply 5 million doses vaccines
Pfizer has agreed to supply five million doses of its Covid-19 vaccine to Sri Lanka under a commercial agreement with the State Pharmaceuticals Corporation…
Politics LNP - Will introduce changes required for a turning point in education – President
The changes required for a turning point in the country’s education will be introduced soon, says President Gotabaya Rajapaksa. He added stated that the…
Travel LNP - Sri Lanka-India travel bubble delayed
The Hindu - Sri Lanka has decided to postpone launching the proposed “travel bubble” with India, in the wake of the recent surge in Covid-19 cases in India,…
Technology LNP - Dialog powers the 142nd Royal-Thomian ‘Battle of the Blues’
Sri Lanka’s longest rivalry in schools cricket comes alive this May as Royal College Colombo and S. Thomas’ College Mt. Lavinia battle it out once again for…
General LNP - Shanto strikes ton as Bangladesh take control of first Test
A dominant batting display from Bangladesh gave them early honours in the first Test against Sri Lanka in Pallekele, as they ended the first day on 302 for 2.…
Business LNP - In view of boosting night economy Diana proposes to extend opening hours of bars
Opening hours of bars in hotels and liquor shops should be extended in order to create a night economy in Sri Lanka, MP Diana Gamage proposed in Parliament…
Crime LNP - Emirates to increase services to Colombo to 7 flights a week
Emirates has announced it will increase its services to Colombo from six to seven flights a week, with the seventh weekly flight commencing 3rd May. The…
Security LNP - Installation of CCTV cameras in prisons begins
Installation of CCTV cameras in the Welikada, Magazine, Remand prisons, Welikada Female Ward and Prison Hospital commenced yesterday, Prisons Spokesman…