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 – 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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LNP – FitsAir expands regional network with direct flights to Kuala Lumpur
FitsAir, Sri Lanka’s first privately-owned international airline, is expanding its regional connectivity with the introduction of direct flights to Kuala Lumpur (KL), Malaysia, further strengthening its position as the country’s leading low-cost carrier
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LNP – NPP MP reveals govt’s foreign employment plans for South Korea, Japan, and Israel
National People’s Power (NPP) MP Ajith Gihan has explained how the government intends to provide foreign employment opportunities in countries including South Korea, Japan, and Israel.
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LNP – Trump administration mulling new travel restrictions on citizens from dozens of countries
The Trump administration is considering issuing travel restrictions for the citizens of dozens of countries as part of a new ban, according to sources familiar with the matter and an internal memo seen by Reuters.
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LNP – March tourist arrivals cross 100,000 mark in two weeks
The tourist arrivals to Sri Lanka have surpassed 97,000 within the first 13 days of March, the latest provisional data from the Sri Lanka Tourism Development Authority showed.
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LNP – Cardinal Ranjith demands justice for Easter attacks, warns of protests if promises remain unfulfilled
The Archbishop of Colombo, His Eminence Cardinal Malcolm Ranjith, expressed hope that justice will be served before the sixth anniversary of the Easter Sunday terror attacks.
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LNP – Fairly heavy showers expected in parts of the island
The Meteorology Department says that showers or thundershowers will occur at times in the Northern, Eastern, and Uva provinces and in the Hambantota, Polonnaruwa, Nuwara Eliya, and Matale districts.
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LNP – Ex-President Ranil to make special statement on ‘Batalanda’ Commission report today
Former Sri Lankan President Ranil Wickremesinghe is set to deliver a special statement today (16) regarding the allegations mentioned in the ‘Batalanda’ Commission report.
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