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LNP – Sri Lanka’s inflation drops further in November 2024

The overall rate of inflation, as measured by the National Consumer Price Index (NCPI), has decreased to -1.7% in November…

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LNP – 200 cigarette-free zones established countrywide

The Public Health Inspectors (PHIs) Association has announced the establishment of 200 cigarette-free zones across Sri Lanka

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LNP – Moody’s upgrades Sri Lanka’s rating to Caa1; outlook stable

Global rating agency, Moody’s yesterday upgraded the Government of Sri Lanka’s Long-Term Foreign Currency Issuer Rating to Caa1 from Ca

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LNP – Licence ready, Elon Musk’s Starlink yet to import devices to start operation

Despite Elon Musk's Starlink, the satellite unit of SpaceX, being granted licence to operate in Sri Lanka, the organization is…

21 hours ago

LNP – Two arrested over threatening woman and demanding Rs. 1 mln ransom

The Western Province North Crime Division has arrested two individuals involved in an incident of demanding a ransom from a…

21 hours ago

LNP – ASPI crosses 15,000 points for first time ever

The All Share Price Index (ASPI) of the Colombo Stock Exchange recorded a new all-time high today (23), surpassing the…

21 hours ago

LNP – Sri Lanka’s 2025 holiday calendar: Here’s the full list

With just nine days remaining until the start of 2025, the Government Printing Department has released the official calendar for…

1 day ago

LNP – Over 2,000 die in road accidents this year alone

A total of 2,243 people have died in road accidents this year, police said.

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LNP – Special traffic operation from tomorrow

An island-wide traffic operation will be launched tomorrow to inspect passenger buses during the festive season, the Police Media Division…

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LNP – Western Province bans private tutoring by school teachers

The Western Province Education Zonal Ministry has issued a circular prohibiting private tutoring classes for students by school teachers.

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