Politics LNP - 2024 General Election: Process of counting votes explained
The Chairman of the Election Commission, R.M.A.L. Ratnayake, stated that the counting of votes for the general election will commence at 4.15 p.m. on November…
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Travel LNP - Sri Lanka projected to emerge as one of world’s fastest-growing travel destinations in 2025
Sri Lanka is expected to rank among the world’s fastest-growing travel destinations in 2025, with tourism spending forecasted to increase by 40 percent,…
Business LNP - Sri Lanka discuss execution of ‘parate’ law as suspension ends mid-December
Sri Lanka’s banks, regulators, and small and medium enterprises have met at the Presidential Secretariat to discuss the execution of ‘parate’ law and the…
Technology LNP - ‘Marslink’ high-speed internet from Mars to Earth: Musk says ‘a very basic first step’
SpaceX has teased “Marslink” as a new high-speed internet connection between Mars and Earth, with Elon Musk’s startup using an adaption of its Starlink…
Entertainment LNP - Classic Travel Triumphs as Sri Lanka’s Leading Travel Agency at the Prestigious South Asian Travel Awards 2024
Classic Travel Pvt Limited has been honored as Sri Lanka’s Leading Travel Agency at the South Asian Travel Awards (SATA) 2024, held in Kathmandu, Nepal. This…
Crime LNP - Court orders to expedite tax probes on Piumi Hansamali and Aura Lanka chairman
Colombo Additional Magistrate Bandara Ilangasinghe has ordered the Inland Revenue Department today (11) to expedite its investigations into actress Piumi…
Politics LNP - Sri Lanka’s debt restructuring to be completed by year-end: President
President Anura Kumara Dissanayake says that Sri Lanka’s debt restructuring process can be completed by December. Speaking at a public rally in Gampaha today…
General LNP - Beyoncé leads 2025 Grammy noms, becoming most nominated artist in history
Welcome to Beyoncé country. When it comes to the 2025 Grammy Award nominations, “Cowboy Carter” rules the nation. She leads the nods with 11, bringing her…
Technology LNP - Polling cards now available online
Ahead of the Parliamentary elections, the Election Commission has launched an online system enabling voters to access their polling cards. Accordingly, the…
Politics LNP - General Election: Voter’s index finger to be marked instead of little finger
The Election Commission has announced a key measure for the upcoming Parliamentary Election scheduled for November 14, 2024. Accordingly, voters will…
Politics LNP - Govt. will face another crisis in 2028 – Sajith Premadasa
Leader of the Samagi Jana Balawegaya (SJB) Sajith Premadasa claims that the new government will also face the same consequences as the previous government by…
Politics LNP - President assures release of political prisoners, northern lands captured by security forces
Steps will be taken to return the northern and eastern people's lands taken over by the security forces for various security reasons while steps will also be…
Technology LNP - Tourism leaders urge singular approach to double Sri Lanka’s visitor numbers
As Sri Lanka stands on the cusp of a potential tourism boom, industry leaders are calling for a unified approach to drive demand for the destination while…
Business LNP - October remittances at US$ 588mn provide strong bulwark for economy
Worker remittances for October continued to come in stronger against both a month ago as well as a year ago period helping both the foreign currency reserves…
Travel LNP - Sri Lanka featured in SMH Traveller’s list of 25 countries they can’t stop thinking about
Sri Lanka has been featured in The Sydney Morning Herald – Traveller’s list of “The 25 countries our travel writers can’t stop thinking about”. Known for its…
Entertainment LNP - France, India, Sri Lanka unite to save film heritage, Sumitra Peries classic set for restoration
In a move to bolster film preservation across borders, India’s Film Heritage Foundation (FHF) is teaming with French diplomatic missions in India, Sri Lanka…
Politics LNP - PayPal may soon be a reality
The government has plans to bring PayPal service through India to Sri Lanka soon, senior ruling party sources said. “We may discuss bringing PayPal out of…
Business LNP - Local footwear industry threatened by illegal imports
The Sri Lankan footwear industry is facing severe challenges due to a surge in low-cost, illegally imported shoes that avoid taxes, according to industry…
Business LNP - Opening costs of “City of Dreams” dents JKH profitability
John Keells Holdings (JKH) Group EBITDA stood at Rs.8.09 billion in the second quarter of the financial year 2024/25 which is a decrease of 4 per cent against…
Technology LNP - SriLankan cancels flights due to technical issues
SriLankan Airlines said that several flights have been cancelled in the past few days due to technical issues affecting multiple aircraft in their fleet. …
Sports LNP - Asalanka knock seals four-wicket Sri Lanka win over New Zealand
Chasing a modest 136 to win, Sri Lanka's batsman struggled to capitalise against the second-string visiting team. But a crucial 38-run stand for the sixth…
Politics LNP - President reveals plans to reduce electricity tariff by over 30%
President Anura Kumara Dissanayake says that steps will be taken to reduce the electricity tariff by more than 30 percent in the near future. He revealed this…
Travel LNP - IMF delegation to visit Sri Lanka next week
A group of representatives from the International Monetary Fund (IMF) is scheduled to visit Sri Lanka next week. This delegation will conduct the third review…
Travel LNP - Iranian charged over plot to kill Trump was also told to target Israeli tourists in Sri Lanka - US
The U.S. Department of Justice has on Friday charged an “Iranian asset Farhad Shakeri,” who is accused in a plot to assassinate then-presidential candidate…