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 relocate the President’s House,
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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 of the second quarter of 2024, according to local analytics platform Charts.lk.
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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 rate, the Department of Census and Statistics indicated.
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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 the future
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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 history.
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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 14,000 mark for the first time in history.
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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 announced on 17 January 2025, the PUCSL announced.
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LNP – Sufficient stocks of eggs to meet market demand
The Sri Lanka Association of Animal Production announced today that sufficient stocks of eggs have been released to the market to prevent any shortages.
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