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Uncategorized Economist urges need for credible fiscal roadmap
Sri Lanka would need to demonstrate the return to a credible fiscal path, a transition the country would have to make before the next debt repayment that is…
Uncategorized The three turncoats may not get nomination
Three politicos who once held high office in yahapalanaya currently getting ‘poor relative’ treatment from Pohottuwa may not get nominations from their…
Uncategorized Experienced Royal face uphill task
S. Thomas’ was on top against traditional rivals Royal when play ended on day in the 141st Battle of the Blues big match played at the SSC ground. The Thomians…
Uncategorized He was forced to skip the reception!
The main purpose of his visit was to express his gratitude to the people who remained loyal to him even after Maitri’s defection in an unexpected political…
Uncategorized Prohibited wireless phones to be removed from use in SL
Telecommunications Regulatory Commission of Sri Lanka (TRCSL) had decided to remove a wide range of wireless mobile phones which cannot be used under the…
Uncategorized US World War II submarine discovered
Researchers have found the resting place of a World War II submarine wreck 11,000 feet below the surface. Named the Stickleback, the vessel sank on May 28,…
Uncategorized Gyms ’high-risk’ locations for spreading COVID-19, experts
Gyms have been identified as "high risk" locations for catching coronavirus due to sweat and dampness heightening the spread of germs, Sky News reported.…
Uncategorized COVID-19 awareness for state employees
An awareness programme on COVID-19 is underway for the staff members of Ministries, Departments and Corporations and the first in the series was held at…
Uncategorized WOULD THOMIAN GRIT STAND IN THE WAY OF A ROYAL WIN?
The 141st edition of the second oldest schools cricket encounter in the world, the Battle of the Blues, between Royal College Colombo and S. Thomas’ College…
Uncategorized CB in fresh push to make Sri Lanka a less-cash society
CB Deputy Governor H.A. Karunaratne presents CB Governor W.D. Lakshman with the official campaign poster of the ‘2020-Year of Digital Transactions’ drive in…
Uncategorized No fees from quarantined passengers: Army
No fees will be charged from passengers sent to quarantine centres in Punani and Kandakadu, Chief of Defence Staff and Army Commander Shavendra Silva…
Uncategorized Promoting women’s representation
An advocacy event to promote representation of women in the upcoming parliamentary elections organized by the Gender and Elections Working Group (GEWG) was…
Uncategorized MR signs nomination papers
PM Mahinda Rajapaksa yesterday signed nomination papers at the Wijerama Residence in the presence of President Gotabaya Rajapaksa and former President…
Uncategorized Leaving just ONE in the world
Kenya's only female white giraffe and her calf have been killed by poachers on Tuesday, in a major blow for the rare animals found nowhere else in the world,…
Uncategorized Wesley to rally around Ogbebor
Wesley College will rally around their super star captain Samuel Ogbebor who has already made a name for himself following his performance in the last few…
Uncategorized Pasindu Hirushan in critical condition University ragging intensifies while authorities keep mum
21-year-old J.A Pasindu Hirushan from Kamaragoda in Minuwangoda is a student attached to the Sri Jayewardenepura University (USJP) Management Faculty. After…
Uncategorized Quarantine Centres now ready
Chief of Defence Staff and Army Commander Shavendra Silva said the tri-services once again shouldering the national responsibility of containing any possible…
Uncategorized He predicts a radical change at the eleventh hour!
A sporty purohita from Gampaha had the other day a chance meeting with a very high political authority and they soon found themselves discussing the upcoming…
Uncategorized Venting his spleen!
Soon after a no-confidence motion against the government was moved, the group of Muslim politicos, who quit their purohita status called on the Green leader to…
Uncategorized IFC partners with CSE for 5th Ring the Bell for gender equality event in Sri Lanka
From left: David Holly, High Commissioner, Australian High Commission in Sri Lanka; Amanthi Perera, Deputy General Manager Strategic Sustainability of MAS…
Uncategorized Wonder Crystal” by Sybil Wettasinghe sets World Record
The book “Wonder Crystal” authored by veteran children’s book writer and illustrator Kala Keerthi Sybil Wettasinghe has set a new Guinness World Record for the…
Uncategorized Akila to resign as UNP General Secretary
UNP General Secretary Akila Viraj Kariyawasam said yesterday he informed party leader Ranil Wickremesinghe of his decision to resign from the post. Mr.…
Uncategorized China’s first lady thanks Devi Balika students
Peng Liyuan, wife of Chinese President Xi Jinping, has written back to a group of students from Devi Balika Vidyalaya in Sri Lanka, expressing her appreciation…
Uncategorized People suffered when leaders tried to be eagles
It was the people who had to suffer when leaders of the previous Government attempted to be eagles, Prime Minister Mahinda Rajapaksa said during an event held…