Politics LNP - No decision yet to close schools: State Minister
No general decision had been taken to close schools with the rising numbers of COVID-19 patients in the country after the New Year, the State Minister of…
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Health LNP - Pfizer agrees to supply 5 million doses vaccines
Pfizer has agreed to supply five million doses of its Covid-19 vaccine to Sri Lanka under a commercial agreement with the State Pharmaceuticals Corporation…
Politics LNP - Will introduce changes required for a turning point in education – President
The changes required for a turning point in the country’s education will be introduced soon, says President Gotabaya Rajapaksa. He added stated that the…
Travel LNP - Sri Lanka-India travel bubble delayed
The Hindu - Sri Lanka has decided to postpone launching the proposed “travel bubble” with India, in the wake of the recent surge in Covid-19 cases in India,…
Technology LNP - Dialog powers the 142nd Royal-Thomian ‘Battle of the Blues’
Sri Lanka’s longest rivalry in schools cricket comes alive this May as Royal College Colombo and S. Thomas’ College Mt. Lavinia battle it out once again for…
General LNP - Shanto strikes ton as Bangladesh take control of first Test
A dominant batting display from Bangladesh gave them early honours in the first Test against Sri Lanka in Pallekele, as they ended the first day on 302 for 2.…
Business LNP - In view of boosting night economy Diana proposes to extend opening hours of bars
Opening hours of bars in hotels and liquor shops should be extended in order to create a night economy in Sri Lanka, MP Diana Gamage proposed in Parliament…
Crime LNP - Emirates to increase services to Colombo to 7 flights a week
Emirates has announced it will increase its services to Colombo from six to seven flights a week, with the seventh weekly flight commencing 3rd May. The…
Security LNP - Installation of CCTV cameras in prisons begins
Installation of CCTV cameras in the Welikada, Magazine, Remand prisons, Welikada Female Ward and Prison Hospital commenced yesterday, Prisons Spokesman…
Entertainment LNP - Moves to regulate Sri Lanka beauty pageants
The government is considering regulating Sri Lanka beauty pageants following the recent incident at the Mrs. Sri Lanka for Mrs. World finals held in Colombo.…
Technology LNP - UL planning fully sponsored VVIP flight to Nairobi next week?
Sri Lankan Airlines is likely to plan a VVIP flight to Nairobi on April 29 which will see several VIP’S being taken for one week fully sponsored stay in Kenya.…
Business LNP - Port City to add US$ 30bn to Sri Lanka’s economic output
Estimates Port City would generate over 300,000 new jobs and US$ 10bn in fresh direct investments To have positive impact on SL’s BoP; to generate US$ 5.2bn in…
Crime LNP - Arrest of Indian fishermen only present solution to Indo-Lanka fishermen row: Douglas
Fisheries Minister, Douglas Devananda who was in the midst of controversy last week for allegedly claiming that Indian fishermen would be granted permission to…
General LNP - Caroline Jurie no longer Mrs. World 2020
Mrs. World Inc. Organization, today said it had accepted the resignation of Caroline Jurie stating that the first runner up at last year's international…
Health LNP - Health authorities issue red alert over COVID-19
Health authorities issued a coronavirus red alert last night as an increase in patients being admitted to hospitals was observed. The Health Promotion Bureau…
Health LNP - May Day rallies suspended
All May Day rallies have been cancelled as a precautionary measure to curb the spread of COVID-19, Army Commander Shavendra Silva said. He said the decision…
Business LNP - Sri Lanka’s Niftron Raises Rs. 21 Million Capital from LAN’s Angel Fund
The Angel Fund has announced a Rs. 10 million investment in Niftron, a blockchain-as-a-service (BaaS) platform that aims to make blockchain simpler and more…
Business LNP - Union Assurance awarded Life Insurance Company of the Year at Business Leader Awards
Affirming its leadership in the country’s fast-growing insurance industry, Sri Lanka’s premier life insurer Union Assurance recently celebrated a sweeping…
Politics LNP - India wants Sri Lanka to hold early election to provincial councils: Jaishankar
India supports the call of international community for the Sri Lankan government to fulfill its commitments on devolution of political authority including…
Politics LNP - Sajith seeks presidential pardon for Ranjan
Opposition Leader Sajith Premadasa has requested President Gotabaya Rajapaksa to grant a presidential pardon to incarcerated former MP Ranjan Ramanayake.…
Weather LNP - WindForce, Vidullanka and HiEnergy to add 10MW solar energy to National Grid
WindForce Limited, the latest company to list on the Colombo Stock Exchange, acquired Solar Universe (Pvt) Ltd, which has won a tender to develop a 10MW solar…
Business LNP - Sri Lanka Investment Forum to Feature Over 50 Projects and Corporate Investment Opportunities
Sri Lanka’s Investment Showcase to the World on 7-9th June Themed “Sri Lanka – Asia’s Next Growth Haven”, the Sri Lanka Investment Forum (SLIF) 2021 jointly…
Sports LNP - Dilhara Lokuhettige banned for 8 years for breaching ICC’s anti-corruption code
Former Sri Lanka player Dilhara Lokuhettige has been banned from all cricket for eight years after an ICC Anti-Corruption Tribunal found him guilty of…
Crime LNP - 905 drunk drivers arrested in 18-hour operation
Police Spokesperson DIG Ajith Rohana revealed that 905 motorists were taken into custody during an 18-hour operation for driving under the influence of…