Security LNP - No move for complete lockdown: Army Chief
Despite the large number of COVID cases being reported in various parts of the country, Army Commander Gen. Shavendra Silva said that there is no move to go…
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Technology LNP - Over 30,000 people in Sri Lanka acquire digital skills during COVID-19
Microsoft and LinkedIn launch next stage to help job seekers and employers move to a skills-based economy ASIA PACIFIC, SRI LANKA — Microsoft has helped over…
Travel LNP - Tomorrow special half day bank holiday
The Central Bank of Sri Lanka has declared a special half day bank holiday for tomorrow (April 30) due to in lieu of May Day which falls on a Saturday (May…
Law LNP - Colombo HC concludes Avant-Garde floating armoury case; decision on May 21
The Colombo High Court today concluded the hearing of the case filed against the Chairman of the Avant Garde Maritime Services Company Nissanka Senadhipathi…
Technology LNP - SL Embassy facilitates repatriation of over 6,000 migrant workers from Kuwait
Sri Lanka Embassy in Kuwait says it continues to facilitate the repatriation of Sri Lankan migrant workers and other Sri Lankans who were severely affected by…
Technology LNP - COVID: Sri Lanka sees highest daily spike as new cases soar above 1,400
With a spike in COVID infections, Sri Lanka’s daily cases count stayed above the grim milestone of 1,000 for the second consecutive day on Wednesday (April…
Health LNP - Hospitals reach full capacity
While saying that the capacity in hospitals where COVID patients were treated had exceeded, Director General of Health Services Dr Asela Gunawardana yesterday…
Sports LNP - Sri Lanka vs Bangladesh 1st Test ends in a draw
Tamim Iqbal’s counter-attacking half-century rid Bangladesh of early jitters in their second innings and ensured that their first Test against Sri Lanka ended…
Health LNP - World Bank Reassures Support for Sri Lanka to Build Back Better from COVID-19
The World Bank’s Country Director for Maldives, Nepal and Sri Lanka, Faris Hadad-Zervos, concluded a successful visit to Sri Lanka today where he reiterated…
Weather LNP - Earthquake of 6.7 magnitude rocks India’s Assam
An earthquake of magnitude of 6.7 on the Richter Scale hit Sonitpur, Assam in India on Wednesday at 7:51 am, the country’s National Center for Seismology (NCS)…
Business LNP - Prime Lands Residencies announces Virtual Investor Forum for upcoming Initial Public Offering
Prime Lands Residencies, the condominium property arm of Prime Group, announces the first ever Virtual Investor Forum for its upcoming Initial Public Offering…
Business LNP - India’s economy to contract as Covid-19 cases soar
India’s economy may shrink in the current quarter as Covid-19 cases surge, but the country could recover in the next one, according to two economists. On…
Crime LNP - Housing prices soar by 20%
Lower interest rates have pushed the demand for housing loans up, resulting in housing prices soaring by over 20% from the 2Q 2020 level which is in stark…
Business LNP - Port City to have significant impact on economy -ICCSL
The International Chamber of Commerce, Sri Lanka ( ICCSL) in a statement issued on Monday said “The Port City project will have a significant impact on the…
Travel LNP - Govt to spend Rs 519 mn for tourism development
The Ministry of Tourism will invest over Rs. 519 million for tourism development projects this year. The need for engaging in work so that tourist attraction…
Technology LNP - Sufficient Oxygen supplies maintained
There is no shortage of oxygen required to provide treatment for COVID-19 patients and sufficient supplies have been maintained, Health Services Director…
Sports Tillakaratne Dilshan Now Coaches Cricket in Melbourne After Retirement
International cricket star and former Sri Lankan captain Tillakaratne Dilshan sells his prawn apartment and throws signed bats and shirts for lucky buyers.…
Technology LNP - Anytime Unlimited Internet for the first time in Sri Lanka from SLT-MOBITEL
Attractive Mobile and Home data packages to suit everyone’s need SLT-MOBITEL, the National Telecommunications and Mobile Services Provider, is revolutionizing…
Health LNP - Japan Carmakers Cancel 2021 Tokyo Motor Show Due to Pandemic
Bloomberg - This year’s Tokyo Motor Show will be canceled due to the ongoing pandemic, Japan Automobile Manufacturers Association Chairman Akio Toyoda said. It…
Politics LNP - Ban MPs from going live on Facebook: Namal requests Speaker
While denouncing the unparliamentary language used by some members of parliament in the House, Minister Namal Rajapaksa today requested the Speaker to prevent…
Politics LNP - Measures to convert Muthurajawela Sanctuary to National Park
A Cabinet paper has been drafted to convert the Muthurajawela Sanctuary to a National Park, Secretary of Environment Dr. Anil Jasinghe said. He expressed this…
Business LNP - Fashion designers say cost of production up due to import restrictions
Fashion designers are struggling to keep up with the fast-changing trends in the country, as challenges in sourcing raw materials has led to a slowdown in…
Politics LNP - Ranil calls for new Bill to regulate Port city
Former Prime Minister Ranil Wickremesinghe yesterday called for a dialogue between the Government and the opposition to come up with a fresh paper containing…
Crime LNP - Zaharan’s father-in-law among three arrested in Kuliyapitiya
Three persons including the father-in-law of Easter Sunday attack mastermind Zahran Hashim were arrested by the Terrorism Investigation Division (TID) at…