Politics LNP - Mahinda Rajapaksa’s body should be preserved after death; Former Dy. Speaker
Former Deputy Speaker Ajith Rajapakshe has called for the preservation of former President Mahinda Rajapaksa's body for public display after his demise.…
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Weather LNP - Jaffna night mail train service to begin on January 31
The Railways Department is set to commence the Jaffna night mail train service between Colombo Fort Railway Station and Kankesanthurai Railway Station from…
Business LNP - Sri Lanka Economic Summit kicks off today
President Anura Kumara Dissanayake will inaugurate the Sri Lanka Economic Summit organized by the Ceylon Chamber of Commerce which kicks off today (28) to a…
Politics LNP - Govt will make all decisions to uplift living standards of people - President
President Anura Kumara Dissanayake has stated that the current government is determined to make all necessary decisions for the country’s advancement and to…
Education LNP - Planetary parade: Rare alignment of 6 planets visible to naked eye in Sri Lanka
A rare celestial event is captivating stargazers as six planets align in a striking display, says Professor Chandana Jayaratne, Director of the Astronomy and…
Travel LNP - January tourist arrivals surpass 170,000 in three weeks
Tourist arrivals to Sri Lanka have crossed the 170,000 mark within the first three weeks of January, provisional data from the Sri Lanka Tourism Development…
Business LNP - Sri Lanka records highest ever export revenue in 2024
The latest report from the Sri Lanka Export Development Board (EDB) revealed that the country achieved a record-breaking total export revenue of US$ 16.17…
Politics LNP - Namal defends brother, slams govt over ‘media spectacles’
Sri Lanka Podujana Peramuna (SLPP) Parliamentarian Namal Rajapaksa, the eldest son of former President Mahinda Rajapaksa, challenged the government to prove in…
Business LNP - Rajapaksa family’s financial deals probed as multiple money laundering cases against Yoshitha
The Colombo Magistrate’s Court today (27) granted bail to Yoshitha Rajapaksa, the second son of former President Mahinda Rajapaksa, who was remanded under the…
Technology LNP - Yoshitha Rajapaksa granted bail
Yoshitha Rajapaksa, the second son of former President Mahinda Rajapaksa, who had been remanded in custody, has been granted bail after being produced before…
Politics LNP - Australian PM recognises new citizens including those from Sri Lanka
Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese recognised Australia’s new citizens including those from Sri Lanka, as Australia celebrated Australia Day on Sunday.…
Business LNP - Customs seizes illegally imported cigarettes worth Rs. 31.5mln
A large consignment of illegally imported cigarettes has been seized by officers of the Sri Lanka Customs Revenue Task Force (RTF) during a special inspection…
Crime LNP - We had prior discussion on Yoshitha’s arrest- Deputy Defence Minister
Referring to the arrest of former President Mahinda Rajapaksa's son Yoshitha Rajapaksa, Deputy Minister of Defence Aruna Jayasekara said it was discussed last…
Crime LNP - Yoshitha Rajapaksa arrested
Yoshitha Rajapaksa, the second son of former President Mahinda Rajapaksa, has been arrested by the Criminal Investigation Department (CID) today (25),…
Weather LNP - Adani denies cancellation of Sri Lankan Wind Power projects
The Adani Group has refuted reports claiming the cancellation of its 484 MW wind power projects in Mannar and Pooneryn, labeling them as “false and…
Business LNP - Govt. braces for coconut products imports
In order to avert a major coconut crisis in the coming months, Minister of Industry and Entrepreneurship Development Sunil Handunneththi and Minister of…
Business LNP - Inflation to return to positive from 2Q before aligning with 5% target from 3Q
Sri Lanka could see the end to the current stretch of deflation in the second quarter before reaching the target level of 5.0 percent in the third, supported…
Technology LNP - Fairly heavy showers expected in parts of the island
The Department of Meteorology says showers or thunder showers will occur at times in Uva and Southern provinces and in Ampara, Batticaloa, Matale and…
Politics LNP - Swiss government pledges support to reclaim Sri Lankan assets held abroad
Switzerland has assured its support in recovering assets that have been moved out of Sri Lanka, President’s Media Division (PMD)said. The Ambassador of…
Politics LNP - Shammi Silva set to be re-elected as SLC chief for third term?
Incumbent Sri Lanka Cricket (SLC) President Shammi Silva is set to be re-elected to the top post for his third successive two-year term during the Board’s…
Politics LNP - Green chili as high as Rs. 1800 per kilo
In a fresh blow to household budgets, the price of green chili has skyrocketed to unprecedented levels, reaching as high as Rs. 1780 to Rs. 1800 per kilogram.…
Sports LNP - Four Sri Lankans in ICC ODI Team of the Year 2024
Sri Lanka’s Charith Asalanka has been named the captain of the ICC Men’s ODI Team of the Year for 2024, with Kusal Mendis included as the wicketkeeper while…
Technology LNP - Sri Lanka 75% ready for digital lead: Dr. Wijesuriya
By Nuzla Rizkiya Sri Lanka possesses a strong foundation for a digital economy, with 75 percent of the necessary skills already in place, according to Chief…
Technology LNP - SLBFE aims for 340,000 foreign employment opportunities in 2025
The Sri Lanka Foreign Employment Bureau (SLFEB) has announced its target of facilitating foreign employment opportunities for a total of 340,000 Sri Lankan…