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 – 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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LNP – Not possible to mete out justice on behalf of Easter attack victims in a month or two: Minister
It is not possible to mete out justice for those who were affected by the Easter Sunday attacks within a month or two, Minister of Science and Technology Chrishantha Abeysena told Parliament yesterday.
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LNP – Court issues warrant on third witness in Mrs. World Pageant incident
Colombo Chief Magistrate Tanuja Lakmali, today issued a warrant on Asha Basnayake, the third witness in the case related to the alleged forcible removal of the crown from Pushpika De Silva, the winner of the Mrs. World pageant held at Nelum Pokuna Theatre in Colombo in 2021
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LNP – Sri Lanka’s first supermodel Akushla Sellayah passes away
Sri Lanka’s first supermodel, fashion icon Akushla Sellayah, has passed away.
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LNP – Health workers to launch 24-hour strike tomorrow
The Association of Health Professionals has announced that it will proceed with its planned 24-hour strike scheduled for tomorrow, March 18th
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LNP – Smart board project for 1,000 schools failed to meet objectives – PM Harini
Prime Minister Dr. Harini Amarasuriya stated that the project to distribute smart boards for 1,000 schools with the goal of enhancing education has completely failed to meet its objectives and the investment of LKR 1.7 billion has been underutilized
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LNP – 29 years since Sri Lanka’s historic 1996 World Cup triumph
Sri Lankan cricket fans will never forget March 17, 1996—day the lions etched its name in history by winning the ICC Cricket World Cup for the first time.
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LNP – Sri Lanka’s tourism income hits US$768 mn in first two months of 2025
Earnings from Sri Lanka’s tourism trade has continued to remain robust during the height of the seasonal peak as arrivals have been stronger. This is while the country is being recognised and featured by global publications as one of the most preferred destinations for travel in 2025.
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