LNP - November tourism earnings jump to US$ 273 mn on solid winter season arrivals

2024-12-09   |   Business

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...

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LNP - Sri Lanka Navy marks 74 years of excellence with 2,138 promotions

2024-12-09   |   Uncategorized

The Sri Lanka Navy, renowned for its storied history as the nation’s maritime defence force, is celebrating its 74th Anniversary today (9). Under th...

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LNP - Sripada pilgrimage begins on December 14

2024-12-09   |   Uncategorized

The Sripada pilgrimage season for 2024/25 will commence on Unduwap full moon poya day on December 14 after taking caskets of sacred relics, the image ...

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LNP - Low-pressure area over Bay of Bengal to intensify, approach Sri Lanka-Tamil Nadu by Dec. 11

2024-12-08   |   Technology

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 hours and i...

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LNP - Sri Lanka’s ‘Ava’ gang leader arrested in Canada on murder charges

2024-12-08   |   Crime

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

2024-12-08   |   Technology

Sri Lanka has yet to conduct the necessary tests prescribed by the World Health Organization (WHO) to ensure food quality, Bio-Medical Scientist Dr. K...

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LNP - Imported rice stocks to arrive in Sri Lanka next week

2024-12-08   |   Crime

The Essential Food Commodities Importers & Traders Association says that the first shipment of imported rice will arrive in the island next week. ...

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LNP - Former airman arrested at BIA with Rs. 3m in smuggled cigarettes

2024-12-07   |   Crime

Officers of the Police Narcotics Bureau (PNB) at the Bandaranaike International Airport (BIA) have seized a large consignment of smuggled foreign ciga...

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LNP - No electricity price reduction for next six months: CEB

2024-12-07   |   Crime

Ceylon Electricity Board (CEB) has decided not to change electricity tari for six months and to go for a revision by mid next year, it was revealed ye...

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LNP - Showery conditions expected to enhance in next few days - Met Dept.

2024-12-07   |   Uncategorized

The Meteorology Department says an easterly wave type disturbance will be affecting the weather conditions in the island in next few days.  Under its...

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