General LNP - Blackwood’s 95 steers West Indies to a memorable win
Jermaine Blackwood's soft dismissal in the first innings hadn't pleased Michael Holding one bit. "A leopard never changes its spots," he'd said on air,…
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General Epidemiologist cautions of swine flu spreading in China
It was advised to be alert on a new type of swine flu spreading in China, which has the potentiality to develop into a future pandemic, Chief Epidemiologist of…
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General Sri Lanka’s vanishing Elephant Corridors
The highest number of human and elephant deaths has been recorded from the North Western Province (AFP) The dry zone is home to a majority of the estimated…
General Caught playing a double game?
A certain politico from the Kalutara district who once got deeply involved in international affairs recently got the sack from the Blue party. The party chief…
General LIOC increases petrol (92 Octane) from midnight
The Lanka-IOC (LIOC) has increased the 92 Octane petrol price with effect from midnight today. Accordingly, the price of petrol (92 Octane) has been…
General Tea sales average hits all-time high in April 2020
The Ceylon Tea cuppa for the month of April recorded an impressive sales average reaching the highest ever gain, a development that is much welcome for the…
General 100% made in Sri Lanka cars by next year: Dilantha Malagamuwa
Sri Lanka’s first-ever hundred per cent locally manufactured petrol and electric prototype cars would be launched by next year, Sri Lanka's racing legend…
General Do not use OTPs receive from local private numbers: CERT|CC
A ‘High category threat’ warning had been issued by CERT over receiving of One Time Password (OTP) from a local private number, instead of from ANY…
General Objectively assess circumstances before requesting to return to SL: Foreign Secretary
Foreign Relations Ministry Secretary Ravinatha Aryasinha requested the Sri Lankans abroad to make an objective assessment of their circumstances before…
General Hundreds of Americans line up for food bank handouts
Hundreds of Americans lined up to access much-needed food handouts in Los Angeles and Prospect, Pennsylvania, on Tuesday. Masses of cars waited in…
General LPG tanker ‘Gas Courage’ docks at Hambantota Port
LPG tanker Gas Courage berths at Hambantota Port LPG tanker ‘Gas Courage’ berthed at the Hambantota International Port (HIP) to load close to 1,800 metric…
General National New Year auspicious times
The auspicious time to light the hearth for Sinhala and Tamil New Year, which will dawn at 8.23 p.m. today, is at 10.05 p.m. facing the East and dressed in…
General Lengthy queues for kerosene
Lengthy queues were seen at gas stations that pump kerosene. People were seen carrying bottles at queues to fill them with kerosene.
General It’s Good Friday
Churches in the country looked deserted today due to pandemic situation despite today being the Good Friday when Catholics remember the crucifixion of Jesus.
General NTB deploys mobile ATMs to areas in Western Province
Focused on providing support and service during this challenging time, Nations Trust Bank (NTB) has commenced deployment of mobile ATM services to many areas…
General Fish to doors...
Lorries carrying fish and vegetables are transported to people during curfew hours.
General Preparing 1,000 relief package
Samurdhi officers are seen preparing 1,000 relief package containing essential items to be given to Samurdhi recipients.
General Stop!
Special Task Force officers are engaged in checking curfew passes of people at several entry points to Colombo, April 1, 2020.
General Poultry truck topples over…
A truck carrying poultry toppled over this morning on the Colombo Wattala-Road killing some birds. Birds who survived were loaded into another truck and were…
General Stop!
Road blocks have been set up in several places in Colombo where vehicles are checked by the traffic police.
General During and before curfew
Pictures show the situation of how roads look deserted when the curfew is imposed and how they get crowded with people once the curfew is lifted.
General Deserted…
Areas of the Colombo and the Gampaha districts were seen deserted during curfew hours.
General Enough stock of fuel in storage - CPC
Ceylon Petroleum Corporation (CPC) today assured that the fuel supply is being done without any hindrance or shortage as an essential service. CPC Chairman…