All countries need to work together to protect people, limit economic damage: IMF
The human costs of the Coronavirus pandemic are already immeasurable and all countries need to work together to protect people and limit the economic ...
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Enough stock of fuel in storage - CPC
Ceylon Petroleum Corporation (CPC) today assured that the fuel supply is being done without any hindrance or shortage as an essential service.CPC Chai...
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Kumar Sangakkara in self-quarantine after Colombo return
Sangakkara is currently in self-quarantine at his home in Colombo, after he returned home from a visit to the United Kingdom. This is as per the Sri L...
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Grace period to pay electricity bills- ministry
A grace period has been announced until March 31 to pay the electricity bills, the ministry of Power and Energy said. The consumers will not face disc...
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UNP urges govt. to compensate the severely affected by COVID-19
The United National Party (UNP) yesterday urged the government to grant a dole to those who are engaged in daily odd jobs as they are the ones who are...
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China to donate more masks
Ambassador Hu Wei met Health Minister Pavithra Wanniarachchi and pledged to donate another 100k Masks(incl. 10k N95) and 20k Test Kits to Sri Lanka sh...
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Fraternity and hypocrisy!
There is a political duo in an area known for the presence of wild donkeys, who are seen campaigning together these days calling themselves, ‘aiya-m...
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Groomed for the old game!
The talking point among people in a certain district these days is said to be about a daughter of a former purohita who had amassed wealth exploiting ...
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Money offered to attract candidates!
A roly-poly political high-up from an area South of Gin Ganga is said to be offering Rs. 2.5 million each to popular local politicos willing to run as...
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CAA closes all entry points till March 25
“All international airports in the country will be closed for passenger arrivals from 0400 today to midnight 2359, March 25,” the Civil Aviation A...
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His foray into politics blocked!
A rumour that went viral recently said that a young offspring of a top political family currently attached to a security service is planning to enter ...
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He got a cold reception!
The inauguration of the new alliance, the Samagi Jana Balawegaya (SJB) led by Sajith was held at Nelum Pokuna the other day. ll Opposition party leade...
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A coupon for a free drink!
As the election fever heightens, Manapa Pore, the scramble for the preference vote too has reached a new high, they say. All prospective candidates,...
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Fighting the spread of COVID-19
Commuters at Fort Railway Station, Colombo are seen wearing face masks as a precautionary measure to prevent the spread of COVID-19. It was also seen ...
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No need for total lock-down: Prez
As a country which did not go through a lock-down even during the 30-year war, there is no need to go for a lock-down in the face of the COVID-19 pand...
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Fumigating buses
Health officers fumigating buses at the Central Bus stand Pettah yesterday as per the decision taken by the government to prevent the spread of COVID ...
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Taking precautionary measures
Several State and privates institutes and centres in the Colombo City seen taking precautionary measures to avoid the spread of Covid-19. The picture ...
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Kitchen & Bedroom celebrates 2 years of successful craftsmanship
Ajith Nivard Cabraal, former Governor of Central Bank and current Senior Economic Advisor to the Prime Minister participating as chief guest to mark t...
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A day that united the nation 24 years ago
A ball guided to the third man boundary, a captain’s arms raised, a World Cup trophy lifted high. On March 17, 24 years ago, Arjuna Ranat...
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Number of COVID -19 infected persons increase to 18
Another seven Sri Lankan returnees from Italy had been identified positive for COVID-19 while bringing the total number of infected confirmed cases in...
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Navy rehearses to fight COVID-19
In preparation to prevent coronavirus (COVID-19) entering the country from ships at ports, Sri Lanka Navy conducted a drill at the Colombo port ...
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Let’s unite to overcome COVID-19
Everyone should come together as a nation to prevent the spread of COVID-19, Archbishop of Colombo Cardinal Malcolm Ranjith said over the weekend.&nbs...
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Economist urges need for credible fiscal roadmap
Sri Lanka would need to demonstrate the return to a credible fiscal path, a transition the country would have to make before the next debt repayment t...
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