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Uncategorized Now he is seeking green pastures
There is a member of the black-coated tribe who has found political refuge in the Betel Leaf alliance after having sought shelter in several parties for brief…
Uncategorized UL lost USD 14.04 mn, flying via Mattala
SriLankan lost USD 14.04 million between 2013 and 2015 as it was compelled to fly to and handle flights at the Mattala Mahinda Rajapaksa International Airport,…
Uncategorized Does he walk the talk?
A former political provincial chief has got seven khaki personnel deployed to provide security to both his Colombo and Jaffna residences, they say. This former…
Uncategorized CB cuts foreign holding in G-Secs to limit hot money stock
Reduces threshold of foreign investment in T-bills and bonds from 10% to 5% Currently, foreign holding stands below 5.0 % of total stock of issued G-secs…
Uncategorized Sri Lanka still a part of my heart- Graham Ford
He had just overseen Surrey’s return to the top tier in English county championships when he was invited by his former employer–Sri Lanka Cricket (SLC)–to come…
Uncategorized Permit renewed overlooking tax dues in arrears!
A renewed annual production permit is said to have been issued to a distillery owned by a big entrepreneur with close ties to a powerful politico, despite…
Uncategorized UN Chief condemns attack on Sri Lankan troops in Mali
The UN Secretary-General, António Guterres, strongly condemned the attack which led to the deaths of two ‘blue helmets’ from Sri Lanka and injured six others.…
Uncategorized Aussies enjoy upper hand after bowling Sri Lanka out for 144
A reshuffle of personnel and a change of opponent brought a much-sought shift in performance for Australia who ended the opening day of their Test campaign…
Uncategorized Coming down to brass tacks!
A young Green high-up and a Blue party stalwart had met each other at a celebration recently. They had taken advantage of this chance meeting to have a…
Uncategorized Rohitha weds Tatyana
Former President and Opposition Leader Mahinda Rajapaksa’s youngest son Rohitha tied the nuptial knot with Tatyana Livera yesterday amidst a distinguished…
Uncategorized Heavy fines on drivers causing fatal accidents
Fines imposed on errant drivers who cause fatal road accidents would rise appreciably in order to dissuade motorists from driving recklessly, Transport and…
Uncategorized Sri Lanka Hoping For a 'Miracle' in Australia: Chandimal
Sri Lanka have closely studied the way India defeated Australia in their recent Test series, but captain Dinesh Chandimal said on Wednesday his side will still…
Uncategorized Gagged for talking out of turn!
‘The Buddha Statue’ statement made by the new governing one for the North soon after assuming duties had stirred a hornets’ nest among the Pohottuwa ranks.…
Uncategorized It was a slip between the lip and the cup!
A rumour doing rounds in political circles says that a prominent politico had been denied a high office at the provincial level he was about to get when the…
Uncategorized New entity to handle Port City land sales
A new procurement and regulatory entity is to be established within next three to six months to conduct land sales, handle regulation and development…
Uncategorized SriLankan says A330-200 idling at BIA lacks suitable cabin configuration for their use
Says aircraft was acquired by previous mgt. in 2017 linked to the settlement against the cancellation of the 4 new Airbus A350-900 aircraft order Current mgt.…
Uncategorized Ratwatte's CR future hangs in balance
CR and FC have sensationally dropped their highest point scorer of the Dialog Inter-Club League Rugby Tournament, Tarinda Ratwatte from the squad preparing to…
Uncategorized Forewarned about the advent of a Romeo!
Young female public employees of a certain province have received a general warning about a well- known Casanova recently appointed to a very high post in the…
Uncategorized Hazlewood ruled out of Sri Lanka Tests
Australia have suffered a major blow ahead of their Domain Test series against Sri Lanka, with key fast bowler and vice-captain Josh Hazlewood ruled out with a…
Uncategorized Winning hearts and minds at public expense!
A provincial chief has made it a practice to host the entire staff to a tea party every Wednesday at public expense. Over 10 varieties of snacks are…
Uncategorized ‘Upstart’ gets the cold shoulder!
Many Blue party members have begun accusing their new Secretary of being full of airs and graces. Meanwhile, the party’s old-timers have already started…
Uncategorized Playing Jekyll and Hyde
This fair one who once held a high position in the country’s business sector is currently in the thick of politics. She is said to be maintaining close ties…
Uncategorized Govt repays loan of USD one billion: Harsha
Economic Reforms and Public Distribution Minister Harsha de Silva said today the government had settled the one billion US dollars borrowed by the previous…
Uncategorized All candidates given green light to contest
Four prominent figures in cricketing circles - Mohan de Silva, Kangadaran Mathivanan, Shammi Silva and Jayantha Dharmadasa - were given the green light to…