LNP – High coconut prices: No Sambol, Kiri Hodi in canteens
Serving of coconut Sambol (salad made of scraped coconut meat) and Kiri Hodi (gravy made of coconut milk) has been stopped at canteens
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LNP – Lohan Ratwatte produced before Magistrate
Former State Minister Lohan Ratwatte, who was arrested and remanded for causing a road accident while driving under the influence of alcohol, was produced before the Colombo Fort Magistrate’s Court today (9)
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LNP – November tourism earnings jump to US$ 273 mn on solid winter season arrivals
Tourism earnings in November 2024 recorded US$ 272.9 million, rising sharply from US$ 205.3 million in the same month a year ago and US$ 185.6 million generated in October due to a solid winter arrivals season.
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LNP – Sri Lanka Navy marks 74 years of excellence with 2,138 promotions
The Sri Lanka Navy, renowned for its storied history as the nation’s maritime defence force, is celebrating its 74th Anniversary today (9).
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LNP – Sripada pilgrimage begins on December 14
The Sripada pilgrimage season for 2024/25 will commence on Unduwap full moon poya day on December 14
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LNP – Low-pressure area over Bay of Bengal to intensify, approach Sri Lanka-Tamil Nadu by Dec. 11
The low pressure area formed over south-east Bay of Bengal is likely to intensify further and move west-north-westwards during the next 24 hou
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LNP – Sri Lanka’s ‘Ava’ gang leader arrested in Canada on murder charges
A Sri Lankan national believed to be the head of the criminal gang known as ‘Ava Group’, based in Northern Sri Lanka, has been arrested in Canada.
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LNP – Sri Lanka failed to meet WHO food quality testing standards – Expert
Sri Lanka has yet to conduct the necessary tests prescribed by the World Health Organization (WHO) to ensure food quality, Bio-Medical Scientist Dr. Kamal Gammanpila says.
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LNP – Former airman arrested at BIA with Rs. 3m in smuggled cigarettes
Officers of the Police Narcotics Bureau (PNB) at the Bandaranaike International Airport (BIA) have seized a large consignment of smuggled foreign cigarettes valued at around Rs. 3 million
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