Crime LNP - Cabinet approval to allow rice imports without permits
The Cabinet of Ministers has approved the proposal to allow the import of rice without import control permits until 20 December, 2024. Cabinet Spokesman,…
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Technology LNP - Cabinet approves increase in “Aswesuma” benefits, extension of payment period
The Cabinet of Ministers has approved amendments to the “Aswesuma” welfare benefits program while increasing the welfare benefit payments and extending the…
Crime LNP - No change in Litro Gas prices for December
The Litro Gas Company says that the prices of its domestic LP Gas cylinders will remain unchanged for the month of December 2024. The Chairman of the Litro Gas…
Crime LNP - Excise Dept. to suspend licenses of tax defaulting liquor manufacturers
The Excise Department has announced that strict actions under the Excise Ordinance will be taken to suspend the production activities of companies that…
Travel LNP - US Assistant Secretary of State to visit Sri Lanka
US Assistant Secretary of State for the Bureau of South and Central Asian Affairs Donald Lu is scheduled to travel to India, Sri Lanka, and Nepal from December…
Crime LNP - Police seek public assistance to trace suspect in ATM fraud
Sri Lanka Police is seeking public assistance in apprehending a suspect linked to withdrawal of a large sum of money from a stolen ATM card. Bandaragama Police…
Crime LNP - EC issues ultimatum to candidates over expense reports
The Election Commission has announced that all candidates must submit their income and expenditure reports by December 6, with the deadline set at midnight.…
Travel LNP - Sri Lanka ranked 4th best country for long vacations in global study
By Nuzla Rizkiya Sri Lanka has been ranked among the top five destinations in the world for long vacations in a study conducted by Ubuy India, a global…
Health LNP - Bureaucratic delay puts over 200 specialists at risk of retirement
A delay in issuing a crucial circular/Gazette has put over 200 specialist doctors in Sri Lanka at risk of premature retirement, threatening the country’s…
Politics LNP - MPs, Ministers refuse luxury vehicles due to low fuel efficiency: Speaker
Claiming that there is a large fleet of unused luxury vehicles, Speaker Dr. Shoka Ranwala said yesterday most MPs and Ministers refuse to use luxury vehicles…
Crime LNP - SriLankan Airlines Celebrates Seven Years of Service in Melbourne
SriLankan Airlines recently celebrated the seventh anniversary of its Melbourne-Colombo route, launched in 2017. Since then, the airline has successfully…
Politics LNP - Government to take decision if Laugfs fails to supply gas: Minister
The government will take a decision if Laugfs Gas fails to intervene to import and supply LP gas to the consumers, Minister of Trade, Commerce, Food Security…
Crime LNP - Three suspects arrested for promoting banned LTTE activities via social media
The Criminal Investigation Department (CID) and the Terrorism Investigation Division (TID) arrested three individuals for disturbing public peace by promoting…
Sports LNP - Special Commodity Levy on imported big onions reduced
Special Commodity Levy on imported big onions will be reduced from Rs.30 to Rs. 10 per kilo till December 31, 2024, the Ministry of Finance, Planning and…
Business LNP - Govt. approves resumption of vehicle imports from February after 5-year ban
The government has given the green light to resume vehicle imports, starting February next year, following a five-year suspension, President of the Vehicle…
Weather LNP - Vegetable prices rise due to heavy rains and floods
Agrarian Organisations in the Central Province warned that the already soaring prices of vegetables would further increase due to the prevailing heavy rain and…
Crime LNP - Ceypetco revises fuel prices
The Ceylon Petroleum Corporation (Ceypetco) has announced a revision of fuel prices, effective from midnight today. Accordingly, the price of Petrol Octane 92…
Crime LNP - British citizen arrested over alleged terrorism financing in Colombo and Vanni
Sri Lanka Police have arrested a 43-year-old British citizen of Sri Lankan origin for allegedly collecting and distributing funds for a terrorist group. …
Politics LNP - Parliament Secretary-General clarifies stance on perks granted to MPs
Secretary-General of Parliament Kushani Rohanadeera has clarified the process and policies regarding the privileges granted to Members of Parliament (MPs) and…
Weather LNP - Landslide warnings issued for 8 districts
The National Building and Research Organisation (NBRO) has issued early landslide warnings to multiple areas in 8 districts, as heavy rainfall continues in…
Weather LNP - Cyclonic Storm “FENGAL” weakens, showers and strong winds continue across Sri Lanka
The Meteorology Department says the Cyclonic Storm “FENGAL” over Southwest Bay of Bengal was located about 360 km north of Trincomalee and 280km Northeast of…
Entertainment LNP - Sri Lanka records highest HIV cases in single quarter
Sri Lanka has experienced a dramatic surge in HIV/AIDS cases during the second half of 2024, marking the highest number of cases logged in a single quarter…
Politics LNP - ABBA Tribute Show: Yes, we attended, enjoyed it as people with palate for it: Tilvin
In response to criticism on social media over participation in ABBA Tribute Show at Mount Lavinia Hotel, JVP General Secretary Tilvin Silva said he, along with…
General LNP - Australia passes social media ban for children under 16
Australia passed a law on Thursday to ban social media for children aged under 16 after days of heated debate, setting a standard for other countries to follow…