Travel LNP - Bloomberg Lists Sigiriya as one of the new Seven Wonders of the World
Sustaining its brand visibility and universal appeal on a global platform, Sri Lanka Tourism is once again in the spotlight with the recent recognition by…
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Health LNP - 34 more die of COVID-19
A total of 34 more COVID-19 related deaths that occurred yesterday (02) were confirmed by the Director-General of Health Services today pushing the death toll…
Health LNP - Vaccinate all above 30 in WP before July 31: Prez tells health officials
President Gotabaya Rajapaksa yesterday instructed health sector officials to vaccinate all the people above the age of 30 in the Western Province (WP) before…
Sports LNP - Sri Lanka sets a dubious world record in ODIs
Nothing is going right for the Sri Lankan cricket team, after Thursday’s defeat against England produced a new world record. Sri Lanka has now lost 428 ODI…
Crime LNP - Supreme Court to resume normal sittings from today
The Supreme Court yesterday announced that it will resume normal sittings from today, in keeping with the Revised New Health Guidelines, issued by the…
Health LNP - Pfizer jabs in Sri Lanka today
The first dispatch of 26,000 Pfizer COVID-19 vaccines was to be delivered to the country early this morning, a minister said. State Minister of Production,…
Health LNP - Army to establish ’Walk-in’ vaccination centres from Monday
Medical teams of the Directorate of Preventive Medicine of the Army will establish new ‘walk in’ Community Vaccination Centres across the country and commence…
Business LNP - No decision to ban mobiles, other electronic items
Secretary to the Ministry of Finance said no decision has been taken to ban imports of mobile phones, TVs, refrigerators, several electronic items, deodorants…
Crime LNP - Prices of bakery goods not to be increased
The All-Ceylon Bakery Owners’ Association has decided not to increase the prices of any bakery product if there is no hike in the prices of wheat flour. The…
Business LNP - Sri Lanka Embassy in Japan Facilitates Three Virtual Investment and Export Webinars
Sri Lanka Mission in Japan facilitated 3 online promotional events to increase exports to Japan and investment to Sri Lanka including country specific session…
Business LNP - Softlogic Finance’s Growth Trajectory Backed by Shareholder Confidence
Zero NPLs on Rs. 14 Billion worth loans in a globally challenging year Softlogic Finance PLC, a subsidiary of Softlogic Capital the financial arm of the…
Politics LNP - Batticaloa airport to be developed as complete domestic airport: Tourism Minister
The Batticaloa airport is to be developed as an attractive domestic airport with more facilities, Tourism Minister Prasanna Ranatunga said. Addressing the…
Health LNP - SL to borrow US $ 150mn from ADB for COVID-19 vaccination
The Cabinet of Ministers this week granted approval to obtain U$ $150 million loan from the Asian Development Bank (ADB) to roll out ‘Responsive COVID-19…
Travel LNP - Fourth wave likely in 10 weeks if guidelines ignored
Health experts have warned that the new Delta Variant which is spreading across the country, after sporadic cases were found in recent days, will cause a…
Crime LNP - Police given 2,000 trishaws to execute duties efficiently
2,000 new three wheelers were provided to all island police stations to carry out police duties in a more efficient manner,today, the Public Security Ministry…
Sports LNP - Arjuna blames cricket administration for players misbehaviour
Former Minister and cricket captain Arjuna Ranatunge yesterday accused the cricket administration of the indecent behaviour of three Sri Lankan cricketers…
Crime LNP - Nurses fall sick: Hospital services crippled
Hospital services throughout the country crippled due to the 48-hour sick leave campaign launched by all the nursing staff attached to the three main trade…
Health LNP - Sinopharm 1st dose for 30 plus
The first dose of Chinese Sinopharm COVID-19 Vaccine will be given today for the people who are over 30 years of age at the Colombo Municipal Council's (CMC)…
Entertainment LNP - Kanya D’Almeida becomes first Sri Lankan to win Commonwealth Short Story Prize
Kanya D’Almeida has been declared the overall winner of the Commonwealth Short Story Prize, for a “captivating” tale set in a Sri Lankan “sanctuary for the…
Crime LNP - Compulsory retirement age of medical officers in public service extended
The age limit for compulsory retirement of medical officers of all grades in the public service has been extended via a Gazette Extraordinary published on…
Crime LNP - Action to be taken against impersonator who assaulted a female council member
Mayor of Colombo Rosy Senanayake yesterday assured that she will lodge a complaint with President Gotabaya Rajapaksa and Prime Minister Mahinda Rajapaksa…
Politics LNP - Organic farming can bring numerous advantages if planned and managed well: German Ambassador
German Ambassador Holger Seubert, who asserted that Germany’s support to Sri Lanka in organic farming is far from new, said his country stands ready to…
Technology LNP - IAI to upgrade the Sri Lankan Air Force’s Kfir aircraft
Israel Aerospace Industries (IAI) recently signed a contract, worth USD $50 million with Sri Lanka's Ministry of Defense to upgrade Kfir aircraft for the Sri…
Law LNP - Death of sea turtles due to environmental damage caused by X-Press Pearl- AG
An expert committee appointed by the Marine Environment Protection Authority has revealed the death of sea turtles and other fish reported in recent weeks was…