Business LNP - Two nabbed with one million fake Euro currency
A woman and a man have been arrested by the STF with counterfeit currency bills worth one million Euros during a raid at Dematagoda. The STF said the raid was…
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Politics LNP - Edu. Minister approves proposal to obtain MBBS at the age of 22: GMOA
The Education Minister approved the proposal made by the Government Medical Officers' Association (GMOA) for the Optimization of Medical and Undergraduate Age…
Technology LNP - India ready to help uplift Sri Lankan Railways: Indian High Comm.
The world's most advanced technology is currently being used in the Indian Railways and that the Indian Government is ready to provide this technology at any…
Crime LNP - Probe launched after video of senior police officer assaulting civilian goes viral
The Police Headquarters has commenced an investigation into the incident where a senior police officer in charge of the Sabaragamuwa Province had assaulted a…
Travel LNP - Adani pays surprise visit to Mannar
Chairman of the Adani Group Gautam Adani who is currently visiting Sri Lanka paid a surprise visit to Mannar this evening. Gautam Adani and his team arrived in…
Travel LNP - Special plan to attract tourists from five major nations
ourism Minister Prasanna Ranatunga instructed the authorities to expedite the implementation of a special promotion programme targeting five major countries…
Politics LNP - Railway to be converted into profitable institution by 2023: Minister
The present government is targeting making the Railways Department a profitable entity while maintaining it as a public service, Transport Minister Pavithra…
Crime LNP - 29 more COVID-19 deaths reported
A total of 29 more COVID-19 related deaths that occurred yesterday (24) were confirmed by the Director-General of Health Services today pushing the death toll…
Health LNP - COVID situation at National Hospital under control: Health officials
The number of normal and ICU admissions of COVID-19 patients has drastically come down at the Colombo National Hospital and thereby the situation at the…
Business LNP - CSE’s ASPI crosses 10,000 points for first time ever
The All Share Price Index (ASPI) of the Colombo Stock Exchange (CSE) has surpassed the 10,000-points mark for the first time in history. The ASPI closed at…
Politics LNP - Billionaire Gautam Adani arrives; scheduled to meet President
Billionaire Indian industrialist Gautam Adani, Chairman of the Adani Group arrived in Sri Lanka last night, a senior official said. Adani, the Chairman of the…
Sports LNP - Rugby legend Chandrishan Perera passes away
Former Sri Lanka national rugby captain and prominent sports personality Chandrishan Perera passed away at a private hospital yesterday. Chandrishan was born…
Crime LNP - No intention to increase fuel prices, says Gammanpila
There is no intention to increase the fuel prices in the near future, Energy Minister Udaya Gammanpila assured. He expressed these views after a meeting which…
Travel LNP - Army Chief in Russia on 8-day goodwill visit
Chief of Defence Staff and Commander of the Army General Shavendra Silva is currently in Russia on an eight day-long goodwill visit. General Silva left for…
Politics LNP - 85% of northern people accustomed to watching Indian television channels
It has been revealed that about 85% of the people in the North are accustomed to watching Indian television channels and as a result children in those areas…
Education LNP - Uniforms not must for children in schools tomorrow: Prof. Perera
It is not compulsory to wear school uniforms for primary school children who have permission to attend school, Education Ministry Secretary Prof. Kapila Perera…
Sports LNP - Sri Lanka defeat Bangladesh in feisty World Cup clash
Sri Lanka defeated Bangladesh by five wickets in a feisty T20 World Cup clash on Sunday, hammering home their status as surprise title contenders. Chasing an…
Health LNP - WHO tracks 20 sublineages of the Delta variant
The World Health Organization (WHO) is tracking 20 sublineages of the Delta variant which is still dominant in global circulation, a leading epidemiologist…
General LNP - Pope conveys solidarity with Cardinal in revealing truth behind Easter Sunday attacks
Pope Francis in a letter addressed to Archbishop of Colombo His Eminence Cardinal Malcolm Ranjith, expressed his solidarity with him in uncovering the truth…
Health LNP - Sri Lanka to roll out COVID booster doses for selected groups from Nov.
The Pfizer/BioNTech COVID-19 vaccine will be administered as a booster dose for employees in health sector, tri-forces, police, tourism sector and other…
Weather LNP - Announcement on resumption of train services
Transport Minister Pavithra Wanniarachchi today (October 22) made an announcement on the resumption of train services following an interruption prompted by the…
Politics LNP - Introduction of On-line Falsehood Bill soon
On-line Falsehood and Manipulation Bill to control publishing of false information on social media will be introduced soon, Minister of Justice Ali Sabri told…
Sports LNP - Mahela to leave SL team after today’s game
Former national cricket captain Mahela Jayawardene has decided to leave the Sri Lankan squad before the Super 12 stage of the ICC Men's T20 World Cup 2021. He…
Travel LNP - Inter Provincial travel restrictions to be lifted on Oct.31
Army Commander General Shavendra Silva said that Pfizer vaccines will be given to frontline workers engaged in prevention of COVID-19 as a booster dose from…