LNP – CPC assures no risk of fuel shortage in the country
The Ceylon Petroleum Corporation (CPC) has assured that there is no risk of a fuel shortage in the country at any point.
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LNP – NASA astronauts Butch Wilmore and Suni Williams return to Earth after 9 months stuck in space
Stuck in space no more, NASA astronauts Butch Wilmore and Suni Williams returned to Earth on Tuesday, hitching a different ride home to close out a saga that began with a bungled test flight more than nine months ago.
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LNP – Deshabandu Tennakoon surrenders to Matara court
Former Inspector General of Police (IGP) Deshabandu Tennakoon has surrendered to the Matara Magistrate’s Court this morning.
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LNP – Petition against levying withholding tax on Sri Lanka’s national team cricketers
Sri Lanka’s ODI captain Charith Asalanka and Test captain Dhananjaya de Silva have filed a petition in the Court of Appeal seeking a writ of certiorari to quash the decision of the Inland Revenue Department (IRD) to levy Withholding Tax on the players of the Sri Lanka national cricket team by considering them as employees of the Sri Lanka Cricket (SLC)
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LNP – Sri Lanka eyes international alliances to boost tourism industry growth
As the world gradually recovers from the pandemic’s impact, Sri Lanka is positioning itself as a top-tier tourist destination, seeking to forge international partnerships to revitalize its tourism sector.
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LNP – Sri Lanka’s economy grew 5% in 2024: CBSL
The Sri Lankan economy recorded a strong turnaround registering overall growth of 5% for 2024 amid renewed macroeconomic stability, says the Central Bank of Sri Lanka (CBSL).
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LNP – Imthiaz Bakeer Markar resigns as SJB Chairman
The Chairman of Samagi Jana Balawegaya (SJB) Imthiaz Bakeer Markar has stepped down from his position as chairman and from all other posts in the party.
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LNP – Imported milk powder prices to increase from April
The importers of powdered milk foods have decided to increase the prices by 4.7% with effect from 01 April 2025
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LNP – Hard Rock Cafe to make Sri Lankan debut at Colombo City Centre by 2H25
US restaurant chain Hard Rock Cafe has sealed a deal with Abans and will be entering Sri Lanka, marking its debut in the island nation.
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LNP – Ex-Minister Mervyn Silva further remanded
The Mahara Magistrate’s Court has ordered former Minister Mervyn Silva to be remanded further until March 24.
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LNP – Some 400 vehicles stuck at Customs due to import rule change: VIAL
The Vehicle Importers Association of Lanka (VIAL) claimed today that around 400 vehicles have been stuck at the Sri Lanka Customs for over 20 days due to a change in import regulations
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