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Uncategorized Praying for an end to father’s woes!
A well-known daughter of a very high political authority had quietly visited a prominent kovil off the pearl-city at dawn the other day to offer a pooja. The…
Uncategorized Rohit Sharma calls Malinga “Champion”
HYDERABAD, Sunday - Mumbai Indians (MI) skipper Rohit Sharma called Sri Lanka veteran Lasith Malinga “champion bowler” after his side’s record 4th Indian…
Uncategorized One is shying away when the other is eyeing it!
The green party is gearing up the party machinery for a general poll these days. Some party seniors and a sizable segment of the rank and file are looking up…
Uncategorized John calls on German Ambassador
Tourism, Wildlife and Christian Affairs Minister John Amaratunga met with the Ambassador of the Federal Republic of Germany to Sri Lanka and the Republic of…
Uncategorized Weapons buried in a land at Kuda-Oya
Several firearms and ammunition buried in a land at Kuda-Oya in Wellawaya were recovered by the Kuda Oya Police and the army personnel today.
Uncategorized “His garrulity is a congenital abnormality!”
There is a white-collar high-up whom some in political circles brand as ‘a queer one’ these days. This character holds a very high office which has…
Uncategorized Catholics holds Sunday mass after Easter attacks
Sri Lankan Catholic devotees pray during a mass at the St. Theresa's church as the Catholic churches hold services again after the Easter attacks in Colombo…
Uncategorized Request via Ministry to include Para Events for SAG 2019
The Sri Lanka Paralympics Committee is to request the Ministry of Sports via the South Asian Games Federation to include several Para Sports events for the…
Uncategorized Don’t try to create a ‘Bogeyman’ out of CTA: PM
While stating there was no need to create a bogeyman (Goni Billa) out of the Counter-Terrorism Act, Prime Minister Ranil Wickremesinghe today said that the…
Uncategorized Mortaza, Iqbal star as Bangladesh beat the West Indies
Dublin, Tuesday: Mashrafe Mortaza led Bangladesh’s fightback in the field before Tamim Iqbal impressed with the bat as the Tigers enjoyed an ultimately…
Uncategorized Convene Consultative Committees - Speaker
Speaker Karu Jayasuriya instructed to convene the Consultative Committees of the relevant ministries enabling MPs to get their issues related to the Easter…
Uncategorized Desperation led him to indiscretion
A leading Diyawanna politico from the South, once back at home, had sent for a local pal and spilled out to him to all top party secrets. The local…
Uncategorized Marathon season as Australia host Pakistan, N.Zealand, Sri Lanka
Sri Lanka and Australia will be involved in a three-match T20I series in Australia in October. (File photo) Sydney, Tuesday: Australia will play back-to-back…
Uncategorized His latest try too goes sour
Gemunu from Ruhuna who had been making newspaper headlines ever since shifting his roost to Kelaniya was forced into political wilderness with the advent of…
Uncategorized Low student turnout at several schools
The second school term started yesterday with a low student turnout recorded at a number of schools. Only classes from year 06 - 13 started yesterday amidst…
Uncategorized Religions must come under one ministry - Amaraweera
Many problems have arisen since the country has several ministries for religions. All these religions should come under one ministry, Hambantota District…
Uncategorized Madhush breaks down on being grilled by CID
Makandure Madhush, an organised criminal considered the god father of the Sri Lanka underworld detained by Dubai Police was brought down from Dubai to Sri…
Uncategorized Communication gap led to their absence
Some prominent Pohottuwa members had been conspicuous by their absence at the ceremony held to ‘solemnize’ the Pohottuwa-Betel-political marriage. …
Uncategorized CSO members meet PM
A group of Civil Society Organisation (CSO) members met Prime Minister Ranil Wickremesinghe at Temple Trees today to discuss the crisis the country is facing…
Uncategorized SLC stuns Avishka with demotion
Sri Lanka Cricket (SLC) has given former Sri Lanka opening batsman Avishka Gunawardene the shock of his life as the 41-year-old has been demoted from his post…
Uncategorized They are the people hit hard most!
The Diyawanna politicos, who forfeited their right to a monthly pension due to the mid-term dissolution of the council are a very unhappy set these days, they…
Uncategorized All should unite to protect peace and harmony - Malcolm Cardinal Ranjith
A solemn but dignified ceremony was held at the Lake House premises last evening to commemorate those who died during the Easter Sunday carnage inflicted by…
Uncategorized ADB Annual Meeting to begin this week in Fiji
Finance Minister Mangala Samaraweera will lead the Sri Lankan delegation at the 52nd Asian Development Bank (ADB) Annual Meeting to be held in Fiji from May 1…
Uncategorized A picnic that went awry
The members of a provincial council had been treated to a picnic at an upcountry health resort ahead of unveiling the council’s annual budget, they say. …