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Uncategorized Milinda calls for all-party caretaker govt. for polls
Former Minister and Member of Parliament Milinda Moragoda yesterday in a statement called for an all-party caretaker government to hold elections as a means of…
Uncategorized ambukwella says they are ready to respond positively
ormer State Minister Kaheliya Rambukwella said in Kandy on Saturday (17) that the government was ready to respond positively if the UNP-JVP-TNA presented a…
Uncategorized Forcibly removing me is no easy task – Mahinda Rajapaksa
Prime Minister Mahinda Rajapaksa says that forcibly or unlawfully removing him from the Premiership will not be an easy task. He stated this during an event…
Uncategorized JKH share repurchase offer pushed by institutional shareholders Will existing shareholders opt for cash or look for value down the road?
John Keells Holdings, President Maithripala Sirisena presenting the award to Krishan Balendra, Deputy Chairman Last week’s repurchase offer by John Keells…
Uncategorized Brilliant but a bit bonkers: How Joe Root's rollicking hundred marks the end of England's history
The Test captaincy of England is not like the Test captaincy of Sri Lanka. On the smaller island, the captaincy is a vexed and volatile thing, thrust upon you…
Uncategorized House passes second no confidence motion on MR
Pro-Mahinda Rajapaksa MP Johnston Fernando throws a chair at police creating a human shield to protect Speaker Karu Jayasuriya as he calls for a second vote on…
Uncategorized Sri Lanka stumped for answers as Sam Curran swings for the hills
He is a foot out of the crease, a tangle of limbs and protective equipment. The stumps are broken. The wicketkeeper has the ball. Grinning fielders have begun…
Uncategorized MR condemns Speaker’s act
Premier Mahinda Rajapaksa told Ceylon Today that Speaker Karu Jayasuriya has added a black mark to the supremacy of Parliament yesterday (14). He added that he…
Uncategorized Rajapaksa meets ACJU
Prime Minister Mahinda Rajapaksha met with officials of the All Ceylon Jamiyyathul Ulama (ACJU) on 12 November along with Prof. G.L. Peiris, Minister Faiszer…
Uncategorized Chandimal out for two weeks with groin injury
Sri Lanka will be without regular captain Dinesh Chandimal for at least the next Test against England - starting on November 14 - as he has been ruled out for…
Uncategorized Will stand up to executive no matter what it costs me - Karu
Former Speaker Karu Jayasuriya today said the Executive Branch has seized the rights and usurped the powers of Members of Parliament who were elected to…
Uncategorized Daunting task for Sri Lanka to save Galle Test
Sri Lanka’s batsmen will do well to borrow a leaf out of England batsman Keaton Jennings’s book as the their unblemished record in Galle against England is in…
Uncategorized Yahapalanaya founder apologises to nation
Prof. Wijesuriya expresses deep disappointment in blistering criticism of President Sirisena Says no pledges were fulfilled, Executive Presidency and…
Uncategorized Full Cabinet before 14: Samarasinghe
All members of the Cabinet of the Mahinda Rajapaksa Government would be sworn in before the opening ceremony of the new Parliamentary session on the 14th after…
Uncategorized ri Lanka’s unblemished Galle record in danger
England’s captain Joe Root (R) shares a moment with Sri Lanka’s cricketer Rangana Herath (L) during the second day of the opening Test match between Sri Lanka…
Uncategorized Sooriyakanda- the gruesome and forlorn grave
A narrow but concrete carpeted road leads to the hill in Suriyakanda where in 1994 a gruesome mass grave was unearthed shocking the entire nation. The area…
Uncategorized Pros and cons of Crossovers
Crossovers from one party to another have been a constant feature in Sri Lanka in recent years Many feel that Sri Lanka should have an anti-defection law to…
Uncategorized Sirisena stands strong
Says will not back down from stance, denies appointment of new PM illegal Justifies appointment of MR, says it was only option after Karu and Sajith turned him…
Uncategorized The King of Galle
Sri Lankan cricketer Rangana Herath poses for photographs with Galle Fort clock tower as the backdrop on Sunday. The veteran will retire after the first Test…
Uncategorized HNBA Celebrates World Children’s Day
Commemorating this World Children’s Day, HNB Assurance PLC (HNBA) held a number of programs island-wide to communicate the importance of providing a solid form…
Uncategorized England’s Pallekele Test could be shifted to Colombo
In the past unavoidable circumstances such as political unrest, inclement weather, under-prepared wickets have forced authorities to shift games elsewhere. But…
Uncategorized Karu won't be replaced: UPFA
The United People’s Freedom Alliance (UPFA) has informed Speaker Karu Jayasuriya that it has no intention of replacing him under the new government. The UPFA…
Uncategorized Pathum Nissanka out of danger after scary head injury
Pathum Nissanka was stretchered off the field and rushed to the hospital after being hit on the head. There were scary scenes yesterday at NCC grounds where…
Uncategorized Basil meets Duminda
It is reported that Sri Lanka Podujana Peramuna (SLPP) national organizer Basil Rajapaksa held a special discussion with Sri Lanka Freedom Party (SLFP)…