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LNP - Nationwide tsunami mock drill scheduled for Nov. 5 – DMC

2025-10-25 | Weather

The Director General of the Disaster Management Center (DMC), Major General (Retd.) Sampath Kotuwegoda, announced that preparations are underway for a...

LNP - BYD clarifies global vehicle recall does not affect Sri Lanka

2025-10-25 | Uncategorized

Chinese electric vehicle manufacturer BYD has clarified that its recently announced global vehicle recall does not apply to Sri Lanka, assuring local ...

LNP - Fire on ‘Rajarata Rejini’ train delays journey from Anuradhapura

2025-10-25 | Weather

A fire broke out on the ‘Rajarata Rejini’ train operating from Anuradhapura to Beliatta, the Railway Department confirmed. Officials said the fire...

LNP - No concrete plan yet for SriLankan Airlines despite mounting losses

2025-10-25 | Business

The government has yet to firm up any plan for restructuring SriLankan Airlines, the national carrier, but remains open to possible partnerships with ...

LNP - Ex-Fisheries officer, minister’s staff arrested over job bribe

2025-10-24 | Crime

The Commission to Investigate Allegations of Bribery or Corruption (CIABOC) arrested two individuals today in connection with allegations of solicitin...

LNP - 76 long-term Army vehicles refurbished and deployed

2025-10-24 | Uncategorized

Following the directives of Army Commander Lieutenant General Lasantha Rodrigo , 76 vehicles that had been out of service due to long-term use have be...

LNP - Four suspects further remanded for aiding escape of Ishara Sewwandi

2025-10-24 | Crime

The Colombo Magistrate’s Court has ordered the further remand of two male suspects and two female suspects who were arrested for allegedly aiding an...

LNP - Weligama PS chairman’s murder: Shooter a security forces deserter?

2025-10-24 | Crime

Sri Lanka Police says that new information is emerging regarding the shooter involved in the recent killing of the Chairman of the Weligama Pradeshiya...

LNP - Appeals Court orders Customs to expedite probe into BYD motor capacity

2025-10-24 | Business

The Court of Appeal today ordered Sri Lanka Customs to promptly conclude the investigation into the motor capacities of BYD vehicles currently detaine...