LNP - Gold prices surge in Sri Lanka as rates hit record levels globally

2025-04-11   |   Crime

The price of a pound of 22-carat gold in Sri Lanka has risen to Rs. 235,500 today, according to traders, after the prices surged past the significant ...

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LNP - U.S.tariffs a disaster similar to Covid-19, tsunami in economic terms: Prez

2025-04-11   |   Weather

President Kumara Dissanayake reportedly told the political party representatives yesterday that the U.S. tariffs slapped on Sri Lanka is a national ca...

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LNP - ASPI soars to record-breaking high with biggest daily gain ever

2025-04-11   |   Technology

By Almas Equities Research The All Share Price Index (ASPI) recorded its highest ever daily gain, surging by 704.88 points to close at 15,580.83, refl...

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LNP - Passport services limited to noon on April 15 to 17

2025-04-11   |   Crime

The Department of Immigration and Emigration announced that tokens for the one-day and normal passport services will be issued only till 12 noon on Ap...

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LNP - Vasavilan-Palaly road reopens after 34 years

2025-04-10   |   Uncategorized

The Vasavilan–Palaly road, which remained closed for 34 years due to the prolonged civil conflict, has officially been reopened to the public this m...

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LNP - Pilot project to enable online traffic fine payments

2025-04-10   |   Development

Sri Lanka Police has launched a pilot project to enable motorists to pay traffic fines online, in a move aimed at streamlining the payment process and...

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LNP - US Dollar climbs above Rs. 300 for first time since September 2024

2025-04-10   |   Uncategorized

The Sri Lankan rupee has declined against the US dollar today (10), with the spot exchange rate surpassing the Rs. 300 mark for the first time since S...

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LNP - Expressway card payment begins this week

2025-04-10   |   Uncategorized

The pilot project to introduce card payment options on expressways is set to be launched this week, the Ministry of Transport and Highways announced. ...

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LNP - Private sector minimum wage to be increased to Rs. 27,000

2025-04-10   |   Business

The national minimum monthly wage in the private sector will be increased to Rs. 27,000 this year, according to the budget proposals, the Ministry of ...

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LNP - Chennai-Sri Lanka direct train: 60 years later, can Pamban Bridge bring a lost route back?

2025-04-10   |   Weather

Decades ago, passengers could travel from Chennai (then Madras) to Colombo, Sri Lanka, by train and ferry. The journey began at Egmore station and con...

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