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Uncategorized Thank God, Adam’s Bridge is spared!
The legendary Adam’s Bridge or Rama’s Bridge that’s made up of 16 sandy islets, stretched like a string of pearls, located between the Gulf of Mannar to the…
Uncategorized JO to sue CID for attempts to mislead public
Keith Noyahr abduction : The Joint Opposition (JO) yesterday said that there was an attempt to have the public blieve that the Rajapaksas were responsible for…
Uncategorized Suppression of Buddhists in N-E: Govt. not keen to curb situation: Nalaka Thera
The government is not taking action over the recent protests carried out by a group of Tamil politicians and some Muslim extremists in the North against a move…
Uncategorized Hambantota Port signs historic TSA with K-Line
The Hambantota International Port Group (HIPG) has entered into its very first Terminal Service Agreement (TSA) with K-Line Ltd. (KLPL), one of the world’s…
Uncategorized Bank of Ceylon and Sampath Bank unions demand PAYE reforms
The Ceylon Bank Employees Union (CBEU) called on the Government yesterday to make reforms in the Pay As You Earn (PAYE) tax, so that it does not impose…
Uncategorized Sri Lanka, Viet Nam Premiers affirm to strengthen relations in all spheres
Vietnam Prime Minister Nguyen Xuan Phuc says that steps should be taken not only to strengthen state relations between Sri Lanka and Vietnam, but also to…
Uncategorized CA extends Interim Order staying proceedings
The Court of Appeal yesterday further extended its Interim Order staying any further proceeding into the controversial almanac case filed against former…
Uncategorized PM for greater ties between India, Sri Lanka
New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi Monday called for greater people-to-people ties between India and Sri Lanka, saying it would enhance relations between…
Uncategorized SL win 11th Asian Netball Championship
Sri Lanka beat Singapore 69 to 50 in the 11th Asian Netball Championship finals held at the OCBC Arena, Singapore today.
Uncategorized Senior citizen deposits: Treasury owes banks Rs. 22.92 billion
The Treasury owes commercial banks more than Rs 22.92 billion in reimbursement for higher interest rates paid on senior citizens fixed deposits on Government…
Uncategorized Secrecy and confusion mar ‘JO’ protest rally
Opposition members say Namal’s attempt to come to the forefront failed because he lacks experience and grassroots backing Ranil hits out at opposition and the…
Uncategorized JO protest a flop; two dead, 16 injured
Additional expenses for CMC to clear garbage dumped by protesters: The ‘Jana Balaya Kolambata’ protest campaign organised by the Joint Opposition (JO) had…
Uncategorized JO to replicate ‘Janabalaya’ in Kandy and other districts
Says JO rallies are aimed at Provincial Council and Presidential elections Claiming the ‘Janabalaya Kolombata’ protest was a success, the Sri Lanka Podujana…
Uncategorized Overworked on Overtime The toil behind the smile that greets I am shocked and surprised
Chandani is 21 and the sole breadwinner of a family of three. Standing at the cashier’s bay at a plush supermarket in Colombo she serves each customer walking…
Uncategorized Jo’s Janabalaya turns carnivale
Papare bands, ice lolly bikes to keep supporters entertained: Protestors disperse by 7PM, no overnight occupation of the city: With no political epicenter and…
Uncategorized ‘Jana Balaya Colombata’ is only the first step – Mahinda
Former President Mahinda Rajapaksa says that today everybody in the country - from the poor man to the businessman – are hurt due to the actions of the ruling…
Uncategorized MR pledges comeback
Nearly 3,000 loyalists of former President Mahinda Rajapaksa yesterday occupied the Lake House Roundabout in Fort and held a ‘sathyagraha’ after the…
Uncategorized Has line of thinking on Malinga changed?
Pros and cons of Asia Cup selection. Cricket selections in this country are becoming bizarre by the day. Not so long ago the chairman of selectors Graeme…
Uncategorized Family ejected from their house
The aggrieved family said that they had lived at this place for the past 17 years When they were informed earlier about this matter the family had…
Uncategorized JO trying to use people as scapegoats: UNP
The joint opposition is planning to sacrifice the lives of innocent people to satisfy its political agenda, the United National Party (UNP) said today. UNP…
Uncategorized Namal is using his father’s image to deceive people – Mangala
https://youtu.be/GYGoQss7seg?t=5 The current government can only be toppled by public’s power of vote, said Minister of Finance and Mass Media Mangala…
Uncategorized JO promises massive show of strength
IGP’s warning ignored The Joint Opposition (JO) yesterday vowed to go ahead with its planned protest in Colombo today (Sept.5) in spite of IGP Pujitha…
Uncategorized COME ENJOY FREEDOM, PM TELLS JO
Political opponents have got the space to organise protests in Colombo because of freedom and democracy prevailing in the country, Prime Minister Ranil…
Uncategorized Bread up by Rs 5
The price of a 450 gram loaf of bread went up by Rs 5 with effect from midnight yesterday (3), but the prices of other bakery items remain the same, said…