Month: September 2019

Politicking has begun!

Now that the big poll is close at hand, the political authorities have begun demonstrating their generosity towards the voters. …

5 years ago

Karachi gears up for first one-day international in 10 years

Security convey escort the vans carrying Sri Lanka's cricket team as they arrive at the National Stadium in Karachi on…

5 years ago

Saudi Arabia to offer tourist visas for first time

A tomb at Madain Saleh, a UNESCO World Heritage site near Saudi Arabia’s northwestern town of al-Ula is tipped to…

5 years ago

UNF leaders formally agree to contest polls under swan symbol

The leaders of the political parties aligned with the United National Party (UNP) met yesterday with Prime Minister Ranil Wickremesinghe…

5 years ago

Now both are to contest!

Political maverick Naga who has been grooming himself as an aspirant to top office for several years later entered into…

5 years ago

Jones hails Ford’s leadership as England thrash USA at Rugby World Cup

England coach Eddie Jones hailed George Ford after the fly-half guided the side to a 45-7 rout of the United…

5 years ago

Conduct UNP campaign in a disciplined manner: Ranil

In the wake of MP Hesha Vithnage’s statement that the SLPP's presidential candidate will have to wear a jumper if…

5 years ago

Misappropriating Govt: property!

This politico had vacated his official residence when he had to go out of office. However, he had made it…

5 years ago

UN bans Sri Lankan peacekeepers

The UN peacekeeping department has decided to ban the deployment of non-essential Sri Lankan Army troops in UN peacekeeping missions…

5 years ago