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LNP – Expressway exits accept only local currency, inconveniencing tourists and locals: Official

Tourists and the local community face inconvenience when making payments at expressway toll gates, as they currently accept only Sri…

1 week ago

LNP – Plan to relocate President’s House, Temple Trees to Sri J’pura Kotte put on hold

The new government led by the National People's Power (NPP) has put on hold plans by the previous rule to…

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LNP – Sri Lanka’s internet subscriptions hit 26mn connections

The number of internet subscriptionsin Sri Lanka, including mobile internet connections, has risen to 26 million units by the end…

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LNP – Sri Lanka’s economy grows 5.5% in Q3 2024

The year-on-year GDP growth rate for the third quarter of 2024 has been reported as 5.5 percent of positive growth…

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LNP – CAA conducts 342 raids on rice traders; fines imposed over 6

The Consumer Affairs Authority (CAA) says that 342 raids have been carried out so far ahead of the festive season…

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LNP – Maximum retail prices to be imposed on several key items – Minister

Minister Wasantha Samarasinghe says the government has decided to impose maximum retail prices on a range of essential items in…

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LNP – ASPI crosses 14,500 points to set new all-time high

The All-Share Price Index (ASPI) of the Colombo Stock Exchange has exceeded the 14,500-points mark for the first time in…

1 week ago

LNP – ASPI crosses 14,000 points for first time ever

The All Share Price Index (ASPI) of the Colombo Stock Exchange recorded a new all-time high today (12), surpassing the…

2 weeks ago

LNP – Cinnamon Hotels & Resorts to energise Sri Lanka’s hill capital with the launch of Kandy Myst by Cinnamon

Cinnamon Hotels & Resorts, in partnership with Indra Traders, is set to expand its footprint in Sri Lanka’s hill capital,…

2 weeks ago

LNP – PUCSL’s final decision on electricity tariff revision on Jan. 17

The final decision of the Public Utilities Commission of Sri Lanka (PUCSL) on the proposed electricity tariff revisions will be…

2 weeks ago